Hit by taxi, what should I do?

Torque

I got knocked off my bike by a taxi on the quays this morning on my way to college. Taxi turned left up Jervis street without indicating. He stopped straight away, I was very shaken at the time, so wasn't in a great frame of mind to deal with the situation. Wrist is a bit sore and didn't bang my head luckily, no damage to bike either. Is there much point in reporting this accident or what should I do?

I've gotten his reg number that's about it.

Cheers.

Páid

Always report.

You should have the wrist checked out by a doctor. Who knows, you may start showing symptoms later.

Hmmzis

Definitely report! Best is to report it to the guards in case you need to make an insurance claim.

Corkbah

I will echo the other people....report the matter to the gardai - just so they have it on record...and get the injuries checked out - might be nothing but could be serious.

petethedrummer

Write down what happened.
Draw a picture.
Report ASAP.

Rented Mule

The one thing that you have to remember about accidents is that you don't always feel them the first day (or after they happen).

Odds are that you are going to feel it tomorrow.

Report it and get yourself checked out....for your protection.

tomasrojo

As said above, see a doctor and report it to the Gardaí.

I guess it's the turn-off just after the Morrison Hotel where you were hit? Bad spot for left-turning traffic. I usually try to take the lane approaching that turn, as they just don't seem to notice you otherwise. Mind you, following cars sometimes don't appreciate it.

Skrynesaver

He stopped so unless he was an idiot about it, I'd be inclined to let it go...

That said, if there is a history of inattention perhaps the carriage office should be told, not a formal complaint but a heads up if that's possible

2 Wheels Good

Get yourself and the bike checked out. I had a more serious tip (for the bike) with a car before and a year later the bike frame split in 2 with me on it

Torque

Got a report in, college doc was full so no way of getting in there. From the looks of things bike seems fine, here's hoping anyway. Thanks for the help.

I take it I won't really hear anything more from the report I just made?

CramCycle

Did he give you his number, check are you OK? Maybe just ring him to say you are going to get a check up and get the bike checked by a shop, is he OK with this (doesn't matter if he does or not but its nice to ask), you think there won't be an issue but just to err on the side of caution, he can come along to the shop to make sure he isn't. He'll either be decent (maybe cautious in case he thinks you are trying to rip him off) or he'll be a dick, if he is a dick, report it to the Gardai and the Carriage office, if he is decent, leave a report with the Gardai but inform them that it is being dealt with amicably, you just want a report in case he changes his mind.

Beasty

As I understand it if there is any injury or damage to property in an accident involving a motor vehicle there is a legal requirement to report it

ciotog

Torque wrote: »

I got knocked off my bike by a taxi on the quays this morning on my way to college. Taxi turned left up Jervis street without indicating. He stopped straight away, I was very shaken at the time, so wasn't in a great frame of mind to deal with the situation. Wrist is a bit sore and didn't bang my head luckily, no damage to bike either. Is there much point in reporting this accident or what should I do?

I've gotten his reg number that's about it.

Cheers.

As someone who also cycles in the city I'd appreciate if you did report it to the Gardai. Having a record of incidents like this gives us something to refer to when discussing our safety on the roads. I hope you recover from the shock and any injuries that emerge after the shock completely subsides.

robertxxx

Tell the Garda you want his insurance details that you want to make a claim. I would.

Ask yourself, what would he do if you crashed into him and slightly damaged his door.

feck sake lads

emm well as long as your ok and no damage to bike then let it go. taxi men are having enough trouble trying to earn a living without all that insurance hassle.
on the other hand if you or bike is damaged

Zyzz

robertxxx wrote: »

Tell the Garda you want his insurance details that you want to make a claim. I would.

Ask yourself, what would he do if you crashed into him and slightly damaged his door.

Honestly depends on the taxi man you encounter, I've had run ins with people that are absolute d*ckheads and then others that are the kindest people going..

..saying that though there is a hefty majority of the first group I mentioned

barrabus

If you want to id taxi, driver motor tax office search is the way to do it, costs about 6 bucks.
if you want to claim compensation make sure you report incident promptly to cops and to taxi driver / owner and his insurer.

nattyguest

feck sake lads wrote: »

emm well as long as your ok and no damage to bike then let it go. taxi men are having enough trouble trying to earn a living without all that insurance hassle.
on the other hand if you or bike is damaged

Really? The taxi driver was reckless and the outcome could have been more serious. Perhaps this is but small insight into the overall standard of driving? Bear in mind that people driving a PSV are "held" to a higher standard of driving than the average Joe, even the eyesight requirements are higher (I know this as I cannot hold a PSV license).

I would be reporting it right away, sorry there is zero excuse for poor driving on someone who is meant to be an expert in the field.

Wishbone Ash

Beasty wrote: »

As I understand it if there is any injury or damage to property in an accident involving a motor vehicle there is a legal requirement to report it

Beasty is correct here regarding personal injury. Regardless of the decency or not of the driver and leaving aside any settlement that may be arranged, you are obliged to report a traffic accident which results in personal injury to either/both parties to the Gardai. Strictly speaking, you are not supposed to leave the scene of the accident until this is done. If you are taken away by ambulance the Gardai may arrange to speak to you at a later time. The investigating Garda will send a report to the "Super" who will decide whether to initiate proceedings against the driver.

Lawr

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Strictly speaking, you are not supposed to leave the scene of the accident until this is done.

I found this out the hard way. I left the scene after being hit by a car while I was WALKING my bike across a pelican crossing. Dig that! I was so shocked that I took the guy's details and gave him a load of grief about his driving, but did not call the cops until I got about two blocks away and began to think I should have. By leaving the scene, I limited what the cops could do. Next time, I'm just going to call the cops right away,... if I'm conscious. I'll have it out with the guy who hits me afterwards.

DaveyDave

Report it. Pain is never good whether you feel it now or tomorrow. Even if the taxi driver was nice, it's still in your interest for them to be paying to get yourself and your bike checked over as it was their fault. It's only fair. You're not the one who didn't look where they were going.