My turn to get hit by a car

That seriously sucks. I'm glad you are okay, though. I hope your recovery is quick.

Shame on that stupid driver. 

OUCH!  Sorry to hear that you were injured but glad it was not worse.

Ugh.  These posts are always so hard to read.  I'm glad you're OK.

Alas, the driving laws in most parts of this country are so crappy that the ticket was probably the best that the cop could do, unless there was clear evidence of intent to hit you, drunkenness, or the like.  Those things can get your license taken away, and worse, but it doesn't sound like any of those were in play.  Unfortunately, evidence of utter incompetence and idiotic driving -- which do seem to have been in play from your description -- doesn't result in more than a moving violation.

By the way, congratulations on not throttling the driver, which is the natural reaction.  I admire you for that.  Just keep in mind that the virtue of not throttling the driver does not extend to not being very insistent with the police officer that the report indicate exactly how stupid the driver was, and it certainly doesn't extend to not being very insistent with the insurance companies.  Good luck with that.  I hope you heal up fast.

Wow.  This sucks.  I feel your pain.  Thank God you were not killed or seriously/permanantly injurred.  When I went to the ortho doc following my wreck they told me about a triathlete who was recently training on his bike and got hit by a car and is now paralized from the waist down.  Again, thank God you are ok!

~Mike

So sorry to hear that, it is only going to get worse with more bikes on the road. At least nothing is broken and you still have all your digits. I would seriously contemplate getting a lawyer and at least sue for damages. I am not one of the sue happy people in the world, I am in Commercial realestate and have people sue me all the time for tripping on their shoe laces and twisting their ankles, then claiming it was my fault they are clumbsy, lazy and incompetent because they were walking in front of one of my buildings. An incompetent driver should at least have to pay for damages done to you and your bike. I would definately seek legal recourse.

Best of luck with your rehab, i hope you heel completely and quickly.

Rudy

Man, hope you do ok recovering...your bike is TRASHED! Good thing it was the bike and not you!

Look on the bright side, at least the water bottle can be used again!

So....how didn't they see you?

Sorry to hear another story like this.  Hope evrything gets replaced and you heal up quickly.

Firstly, glad to hear you are OK for the most part.

I'm not one who likes legal action but it appears she's a moron and needs to be taught a lesson.

Sue the crap out of her   Seriously.  At the very least get the cost of the bike back.

Sorry to hear about this. I'm VERY happy it didn't turn out worse.

I agree with pitt regarding getting the medical attention, and then providing the medical expenses to the a-hole.  Time for recourse!  The driver NEEDS to pay!

so sorry this happened but glad it is the bike and not you that is trashed.

I would get vocal.

Write a letter to the editor(s) of all the local papers. She should definitely get more than and unsafe driving ticket.  I agree  - how the heck could she not see you???? 

I bet she had one of those stupid danglely things on her rear view mirror. Doesn't explain why she was so far right and certainly doesn't excuse her. Did they give her a field sobriety test?

OH NO!!  HOLY CRAP!!  Where were you riding?? Hope you're feeling better. And your poor new bike....

So sorry, girl.