Subject: Bike Accident - Big River Regional Trail in Mendota Is it possible to get reimbursement for a bike accident with another cyclist. If so, does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this. Many thanks in advance for reading.
I was biking south yesterday on the Big River Regional Trail in Mendota (heading south right under the Mendota bridge ) when a cyclist ahead of me decides to do what appears to be a U-turn, but instead he dose a 360 coming back into the south bound lane. Not once did this person ( I have a few other choice words for him ) looked up to see if there was oncoming traffic and cut right in front of me. BAM!!!
The ambulance and police were called and I was taken to the ER. I have a separated shoulder, road rash, a banged up new bike and future finical losses. The biggest disappointment is that more than likely I will be unable to participate in my first IM in three weeks in WI.
Needless to say I'm going through the different stages of loss; anger, isolation, depression etc. I'm not a vengeful person, but I would like to have my medical bills and IM Founders Registration Fee reimbursed as well as my bike fixed. Oh, and it sucks typing with one hand but I'm thankful the other one will be useful in the near future. |