I got semi-ran over by a truck on my bike this evening.

[snakeblitz33]

The story...
I was riding my bicycle on my way home from work today and I was in the margin of the road and I got to within 25ft of my apartment when all of the sudden, a black truck pulls a rolling stop and speeds up to get past traffic. I thought he saw me so I continued on. Next thing I know - he pulls right out in front of me and I slammed into the middle of his truck. He parked while I laid out on the street with oncoming traffic 50ft away from me. I must have been in shock because I didn't get up for at least 30 seconds and it was enough time for people to get out of their cars and come to me and pull me to the side of the street and get my bike out of the road. My bike looks worse than me... the frame is bent, the handlebars are bent, the front tire rim is bent... Basically totaled. Me on the other hand came out with hurting arms and fingers and a hurt knee. Some people wanted to call the police and have an ambulance come pick me up - but I have no health insurance and can't afford a medical bill so I told them don't.
What upsets me is that the guy that pulled out in front of me told ME that I shouldn't have been going the wrong way... and then admitted that he had looked both ways before continuing rolling through the stop. I could have probably sued for medical expenses at least - but I was taught never to sue anyone. Eh, anyways - I'm glad I made it out alive and that oncoming traffic stopped before they ran me over. Whew - what a day.
Things like this make me turn my whole outlook on life... yah know? "I could have died today..." "what have I not done in my life that I want to do?" etc. etc. Maybe I should be thanking God instead of cursing Him.

 

[snakeblitz33]

BTW, if someone knows where I can get a cheap bike to get me through the Summer so that I can get to work - it would be greatly appreciated. Pawn shops? Cheapest I've seen at a pawn shop is like $50. That's pretty close to retail in my neck of the woods.
I guess I will walk to work until I can save up for a new bike.

 

[reefraff]

Whoever taught you that you never sue is a fool.
You think you hurt now wait until tomorrow. Hope nothing is seriously hurt. Check Craigslist for a bike.

 

[btldreef]

Whoever taught you that you never sue is a fool.
You think you hurt now wait until tomorrow. Hope nothing is seriously hurt. Check Craigslist for a bike.
+1
I would've at least taken the mans info and called a lawyer to get some options. If you had called cops and ambulance it would not have come out of your pocket. It's no fault and his car insurance would have to pay it.
I was hit by a taxi in NYC. I sued. I have money for the rest of my life. It's not enough, but my daughter will not have to worry about paying for college.
In almost every state you have 48 hours from time of accident to seek medical attention. This is because of the shock factor that makes us not feel immediate pain.
I hope you feel ok tomorrow.
Glad you weren't seriously hurt!

 

[dragonzim]

You absolutely should have called an ambulance. His car insurance would have covered any medical bills. Did you at least get the guys name or license plate number? Suing someone is one thing, letting their insurance cover your medical bills is entirely different.

 

[sweatervest13]

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Originally Posted by DragonZim http:///t/392184/i-got-semi-ran-over-by-a-truck-on-my-bike-this-evening#post_3481063
You absolutely should have called an ambulance. His car insurance would have covered any medical bills. Did you at least get the guys name or license plate number? Suing someone is one thing, letting their insurance cover your medical bills is entirely different.
+1
It should all be covered under his auto policy. You should still be able to go get check out. You had to at least get the make and model of truck. Call the police and file a accident report. Its your right.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Never got the mans name or license plate number... I was in shock and didn't even think about it.

 

[dragonzim]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392184/i-got-semi-ran-over-by-a-truck-on-my-bike-this-evening#post_3481068
Never got the mans name or license plate number... I was in shock and didn't even think about it.
Lets hope you dont need any medical care then.... You also probably could have gotten his insurance to cover the cost of replacing your bike. One thing I've learned, is NEVER refuse medical care if you are in an accident. You could find out in a month that something is wrong from the accident.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I was going against traffic on a one way. If i called the cops they would have issued me a ticket which i can not pay for. Right now my family is surviving on $240 a week and every penny counts.

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392184/i-got-semi-ran-over-by-a-truck-on-my-bike-this-evening#post_3481107
I was going against traffic on a one way. If i called the cops they would have issued me a ticket which i can not pay for. Right now my family is surviving on $240 a week and every penny counts.
HMMM....guess it is a good thing there was no damage to the truck then....cause if you were in the wrong place....seems like that would have made you liable

 

[snakeblitz33]

Oh yeah, it probably did scratch his truck up some, but neither of us wanted to get involved with the police.

 

[travelerjp98]

Wow, that's crazy. Luckily your not seriously hurt.
Knowing your current situation, this is the last thing that you need.
My sisters friend was pulling out of her neighborhood, and she accidently hit a jogger.
Apparently he rolled over her hood. He then just kept on jogging, and refused any medical attention.
good luck with getting a new bike.

 

[jaodissa]

Hopefully you dont hurt any more later than you all ready do. As for a bike have you ever hear of free cycle? Google it with the nearest city to you. It's kinda like a craigslist except people give the items away for free instead of trashing them like so many do.

 

[reefraff]

If you had sued the guy for 500K you'd have a losing fight on your hands. To get checked out the insurance would pony up because he was in the fault for not yielding even if you were going the wrong way on the bike. He was still at a stop sign. Whats more important is you were in shock. You could have had a serious injury and not known it which can leave you dead.

 

[snakeblitz33]

So far, no other injuries that i know of. I didnt hit my head. Just got a few bruises and abrasions. Just makes me upset that i have to buy a new bike. .
Ill check out that site. Thanks!

 

[reefraff]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/392184/i-got-semi-ran-over-by-a-truck-on-my-bike-this-evening#post_3481185
So far, no other injuries that i know of. I didnt hit my head. Just got a few bruises and abrasions. Just makes me upset that i have to buy a new bike. .
Ill check out that site. Thanks!
Yeah, you got LUCKY.
When I was in "The Wreck" once I got my bearings I was trying to get out of the truck until an off duty EMS told me to stay put. In the hour or so it took them to cut the roof off the truck I realized my ankle was broken. Probably took 40 minutes for me to feel it. Then when they started to lift me out of the truck I got the subtle hint of another injury. My hip was busted out of the socket and when they lifted me the bone ripped through the nerve bundle. I didn't know I had a split pelvis and severely broken wrist until I came down off the pain meds a couple weeks later in the hospital.
That is why you go to the doc. The wreck I had previous to that left me with a broken wrist as well. It wasn't a real bad one but It took probably a half hour before I realized it.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Well, good news is that I still don't feel any pain in any other locations than what I listed previously. My middle finger on my right hand is still kind of swollen and red on top. It's not getting worse. I put a little ice on it yesterday and it helped. Probably nothing to worry about - I can still type and work.
I've never really broken a bone badly. I have hairline fractured a couple of toes after stubbing my toe walking through the house in the dark - and didn't go to the doc for that either. LOL.

 

[bang guy]

You jinxed yourself when you said you've been using flaked food for years without a problem. Feed flaked food and get run over by a truck. Proof that flaked food is the devil.
Glad you survived though!

 

[snakeblitz33]

You jinxed yourself when you said you've been using flaked food for years without a problem.    Feed flaked food and get run over by a truck.  Proof that flaked food is the devil.
Glad you survived though!
Haha, bang, i love your humor.

 

[kiefers]

Think of the music from "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" and sing along!
Seth got runed over by a semi...
On his way home from work one warm evening...
He says it's okay to feed flakes to your fishies.....
As us on Saltwater fish we disbelieve.....
Well, he was riding on the wrong side of traffic....
Thinking playing chicken was a good idea...
Then came along a big ol' semi....
Now he has asphalt as a profilactic....
Everybody!!!
Sorry Seth, had to take the opportunity while I could. I am glad that you are okay.