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The original was posted on /r/cycling by /u/Livid-Journalist-797 on 2023-10-03 00:26:03.
Well, it finally happened. I was hit by a car. Luckily it was a minor collision and I seem to be ok. My bike on the other hand is in need of repairs and I'm unsure of the next steps.
I was riding in a two-way painted bike lane. The driver was exiting a parking lot on my left and making aright turn across the bike lane. I don't know whether she saw me, but I saw her, hit my brakes and tried to swerve out of her way. I almost made it, but her car clipped my back wheel. The wheel is clearly damaged and a spoke is broken. Otherwise the bike seemed to operate ok, but I'm a little concerned about the rear motor. The worst part: the bike is less than two weeks old and my first upgrade in over a decade :(
To the driver's credit, she stopped and apologized. I have photos of her license plate, her driver's license, and her insurance card. Is my next call to her insurance company?
I appreciate any advice from those of you who have been through this before. Thanks.