So so sorry to hear that you got hit. I was hit in downtown Washington several years ago, did not call the police but did have 2 pedestrians rush up to me with their business cards, saying they would be my witnesses. The insurance company paid for everything I needed replaced and some minor medical bills.
Do not be in a hurry to settle everything, make sure YOU are ok. They reimbursed me for the damaged clothing, bike parts and rear wheel, helmet, etc very quickly but I waited for medical bills to come in and to make sure I was ok to submit that type of stuff. I had to have a bike shop fax an estimate for the repairs, plus I had to take my damaged clothing to a GEICO office and turn it in. It's ok to have repairs from different places, like wheel from Rivendell and chainring replacement from local bike shop.
For a replacement wheel (if you don't want to go the Velo Orange route), call the insurance company immediately, to get the claim started. Call Rivendell first thing (well, noon) on Monday and see how quickly Rich can get a wheel to you (there are other 650b wheel builders, as you may know from the 650B e mail list). If you push the insurance company, maybe they'll even pay to have the new wheel to be sent expedited (like 2-3 day UPS) because you need your bike for transportation - tell them you'll submit a claim for a rental bike, if you can't get your own fixed quickly (note that they pay for a rental car for drivers while cars are being repaired). Don't hesitate to push the insurance company a lot. (Insurance was my career......)
Also agree that you should file a police report, just for the record.
Also, wouldn't hurt to have a good mechanic go over the entire bike, there might be something that needs repair that you don't see. And if the bike needs repainting because of the accident, add that to the list of items that are faxed to the insurance company.
Hope that all helps and I hope you don't suffer any lasting effects from the accident.
If you feel like it, and you think there are any lessons for others in what happened, send a fuller description.
Joan
Rear Bleriot wheel is wobbly all around. Outer chainring scratched. Don't know what else got damaged. Too dark outside to get a good look. I will take it to the shop and see what the damage is gonna be.
Major Bummer as I just got this bike a couple months ago. I am sure it is gonna take a while for a new wheel to come in if needed (650b).
Anyone know if driver's insurance will cover this? I am going to call her insurance company tomorrow.
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