waldershelf   10 #301 Posted May 19, 2015 The running lights are amber LED's five down each side from memory visible from the sides. The simple solution of course is not fitting more lights, it's people not running red lights..  How dare you suggest that cyclists should behave themselves and obey the highway code! Shame on you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becky B   31 #302 Posted May 19, 2015 He's been a tool from the start of the thread (not that I recommend you read it all again...) I've sent a counterclaim back, I'm claiming £5 for dents and scratches, £5 for required sedatives (whiskey) and "as much in the way of costs and loss of earnings as I can screw out of the lying little toad assuming he's foolish enough to proceed"  Maybe commonsense will prevail.   I don't think much of your taste in whisky if you only want a fiver for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #303 Posted May 19, 2015 I don't think much of your taste in whisky if you only want a fiver for it  I didn't drink a whole bottle of it you know Just a couple of snifters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
L00b   441 #304 Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Obelix, assuming you have relevant evidence (did you take photos of the guy/bike on the night? was there a police or other independent report/witness?), find and take a bit of legal advice (free or otherwise) and ask about hitting him with a Part 36 CPR offer without prejudice save as to costs.  If he doesn't take it and loses, or doesn't take it and wins but gets less than the offer, you get your costs at indemnity (and if your time addressing the matter costs £200 per hour...hey-ho)  Surest (not foolproof, but pretty cogent) way of disrupting a no-win no-fee CFA if he has one in place with a legal firm, as that approach severely increases the costs risk to them (the 'no fee' bit, as they'd the ones footing the costs bill at indemnity ).  [that's why you have to be pretty sure about a win, pitch the offer just a smidge over what he'd get if he wins or loses (ALL things -incl.evidence- considered, i.e. not necessarily £3k and his costs, the offer could instead be -if you're 100% sure to win- that you'll bear your costs if he walks now and undertakes never to take a 2nd bite of the cherry), and that's all why you should take some professional advice about it, as it's nearer the high-risk high-reward end of the tactics spectrum]. Edited May 20, 2015 by L00b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ubermaus   10 #305 Posted May 20, 2015 Pay him 2k for the crumpled bike you crushed and 500 for the trauma and loss of earnings. Only fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #306 Posted May 20, 2015 Obelix, assuming you have relevant evidence (did you take photos of the guy/bike on the night? was there a police or other independent report/witness?), find and take a bit of legal advice (free or otherwise) and ask about hitting him with a Part 36 CPR offer without prejudice save as to costs. If he doesn't take it and loses, or doesn't take it and wins but gets less than the offer, you get your costs at indemnity (and if your time addressing the matter costs £200 per hour...hey-ho)  Surest (not foolproof, but pretty cogent) way of disrupting a no-win no-fee CFA if he has one in place with a legal firm, as that approach severely increases the costs risk to them (the 'no fee' bit, as they'd the ones footing the costs bill at indemnity ).  [that's why you have to be pretty sure about a win, pitch the offer just a smidge over what he'd get if he wins or loses (ALL things -incl.evidence- considered, i.e. not necessarily £3k and his costs, the offer could instead be -if you're 100% sure to win- that you'll bear your costs if he walks now and undertakes never to take a 2nd bite of the cherry), and that's all why you should take some professional advice about it, as it's nearer the high-risk high-reward end of the tactics spectrum].   It is a thought it must be said - I don't know that he has a CFA in place as the summons etc is written in a distinctly non legal tone. I think he's just trying it on - or more to the point that his insurers have decided not to pay out and he's trying another way of getting it back. I did have a sniff off them asking about the accident and they sounded surprised at my version of it - the quote was "You account is very much at variance with what our insured has said - are you prepared to place that in writing?"  I'm just trying to figure out what I can make it cost him. With sufficient persuasion he should drop it since it was undeniably his fault. Even the police were asking if I wished to proceed with charges against him but I don't like kicking a man when he's down. Perhaps I should have done...  ---------- Post added 20-05-2015 at 12:27 ----------  Pay him 2k for the crumpled bike you crushed and 500 for the trauma and loss of earnings. Only fair.  Oh be quite you silly little mouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ubermaus   10 #307 Posted May 20, 2015 It is a thought it must be said - I don't know that he has a CFA in place as the summons etc is written in a distinctly non legal tone. I think he's just trying it on - or more to the point that his insurers have decided not to pay out and he's trying another way of getting it back. I did have a sniff off them asking about the accident and they sounded surprised at my version of it - the quote was "You account is very much at variance with what our insured has said - are you prepared to place that in writing?" I'm just trying to figure out what I can make it cost him. With sufficient persuasion he should drop it since it was undeniably his fault. Even the police were asking if I wished to proceed with charges against him but I don't like kicking a man when he's down. Perhaps I should have done...  ---------- Post added 20-05-2015 at 12:27 ----------   Oh be quite you silly little mouse.  Did you run over him or Not? If not then why did his bike Crumple? He just ran into your trailer Right? I'm trying to picture it. It seems an odd thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #308 Posted May 20, 2015 He cycled into a trailer. Can't you read? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ubermaus   10 #309 Posted May 20, 2015 He cycled into a trailer. Can't you read?  No need to be rude. Only asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #310 Posted May 20, 2015 No need to be rude. Only asking.  You were told at the beginning of the thread months ago. But since you seem to have "forgotten" let me spell it out for you.  He jumped a red light  He ran into a lit trailer (and please let's not start the trailer lighting requirements again)  He did not have right of way.  I had right of way.  He was lucky to live, mainly because I stopped and didn't drag a three and a bit ton trailer over him. He was "run over" to the extend that he was dragged under the trailer.  He had no lights on, and was wearing black/dark clothing.  He admitted liability at the scene.  He's now chancing it with a court claim because he doesnt want to have to pay for his mistake.  That's about the sum total of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ubermaus   10 #311 Posted May 20, 2015 did he go to hospital? is there a hospital report of any injuries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #312 Posted May 20, 2015 No need to be rude. Only asking.  It's in the OP. Read it and there's no need to ask stupid questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
