DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share I was cycling from simons town this morning and when I was passing fish hoek.. a car door was suddenly opened.. I was almost passed the car whatever. And I stopped. FortunatelyI didnt fall dowm but stitched instep of my left foot...Really I was lucky. U can see the car door how sharp is...Be careful guys.. I will go to the police station now now I need some advice what I should do? And was that my fault..?All my friend say it wasnt but if anyone had this kind of accident, please let me know what I have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted March 21, 2014 Share Depends on where you're riding. If a motorist opens a door into traffic, its the motorist's fault. DJpak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 21, 2014 Share Go report itThe SAPS can guide you as to your rights and privileges Ow!Get better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share Depends on where you're riding. If a motorist opens a door into traffic, its the motorist's fault.Now u can see the car how she parked... if she wanted get out from the car , she had tp open the door into the road.. I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share Go report itThe SAPS can guide you as to your rights and privileges Ow!Get better soon Saps?? Thank u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 21, 2014 Share Eish....eina....hope it heals soon. A similar incident happened to me and the driver paid all my costs.Think she claimed from her insurance and my medical aid paid the hospital account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted March 21, 2014 Share So if parked on the side of the road, a motorist must check that it is safe to open the door before opening. Dale has the best suggestion. Rwport it to the cops and ask them who was in the wrong. Heal up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share Eish....eina....hope it heals soon. A similar incident happened to me and the driver paid all my costs.Think she claimed from her insurance and my medical aid paid the hospital account. Thank u~ I dont have any insurance hahaha but it was R1000 so it's ok.. Just my shoes.. R3800.. handlebar R4000.. duraace front rever (?) Reber (?).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share So if parked on the side of the road, a motorist must check that it is safe to open the door before opening. Dale has the best suggestion. Rwport it to the cops and ask them who was in the wrong. Heal up soon. I will go there now now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanroyal Posted March 21, 2014 Share Hectic ....get well soon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Heal up soon. Its always good when approaching parked cars to glance through windows and anticipate occupants intentions. Be safe out there guys. Skylark and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share Go report itThe SAPS can guide you as to your rights and privileges Ow!Get better soon Police said I cant report. Bec I wasnt drive a car.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpak Posted March 21, 2014 Share Eish....eina....hope it heals soon. A similar incident happened to me and the driver paid all my costs.Think she claimed from her insurance and my medical aid paid the hospital account. Please let me know how did u do.Bec police said I cant report this. Unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashfozzy Posted March 21, 2014 Share BS! As a pedestrian you must report it to claim road accident fund if injured why would it be any different on a bike.she will have to get a case number to claim door damage from her insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted March 21, 2014 Share Police said I cant report. Bec I wasnt drive a car.****That can't be right. If you follow that logic a car driver can mow fown as many people as they like as long as they dont hit another car.That was a traffic accident end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted March 21, 2014 Share Please let me know how did u do.Bec police said I cant report this. UnbelievablePhone your attorney to get suggestions. Your posts are very limited and sorry to say the typing, grammar and spelling is not fantastic, so I'm going to guess the situation:You were cycling on the left hand side of the laneThere was a stationary vehicle on your leftThe driver opened the car door just as you were next to the caryour foot caught the door and bent it to the position it is in nowYou have a foot injury and there is damage to your bikeYou took down the driver details. (Name, ID, insurance co details, etc.)The driver is insured and you wish to recover your costs against his/her insurance. To do this you need to report the matter to SAPS (b.t.w. you have to report this. If you were a pedestrian that got knocked over you would also be within your rights to report this. If the constable on duty refuses to open a case, call for the station commander). Just as a side note: This is why I maintain a meter gap between me and parked cars at all times. Those old farts in Sea Point can hoot all they like. Meezo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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