Minor accident

[synystergates]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to enquire. Yesterday night..while I was riding..this taxi driver suddenly jam braked for a customer, causing the car in front of me to jam break as well. I tried my best to brake in time but couldn't and instead, hit the car's bumper and flew of my bike. I had some injuries and noted down the taxi driver's plate number. He drove off with the passenger like nothing happened. What should I do now? Can I claim anything from him? Should I call the taxi company? I have no idea what to do.

[Nick_Lee]

if you hit him from the back, you will lose the case, unless you have video evidence that he jammed brake... Otherwise, having a witness might help, but its a long process...

[samsontok]

You did not keep a safe.distance from the car infront yet u want a claim?

[Isopropyl]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to enquire. Yesterday night..while I was riding..this taxi driver suddenly jam braked for a customer, causing the car in front of me to jam break as well. I tried my best to brake in time but couldn't and instead, hit the car's bumper and flew of my bike. I had some injuries and noted down the taxi driver's plate number. He drove off with the passenger like nothing happened. What should I do now? Can I claim anything from him? Should I call the taxi company? I have no idea what to do.

 

sorry to say that you are at fault in the eye of the law for not keeping safe riding distance. the question is will he claim against you. at most you can make a complain against him with the taxi company which i think is not wise as most likely they will turn around and claim against you. you are at the losing end.

 

what i suggest is make a police report / report to IDAC and ask your insurance company for advice. at least that give you a fighting chance of not claiming 100% against you. good luck.

[danielling1981]

No case unless got witness or video. Even with those it may be tough becoz of things like safe distance unless is he cut ur lane and jam brake.

 

Sad but u likely ve to pay for this exp lesson. Stay alert and away from taxi. Infact just always stay away from other vehicles even bikes.

[revhappy]

Forget the taxi and worry about the car that you hit from behind. Did that driver take down your details? Just be glad that you are ok and take it as a lesson and hope that car doesn't claim against you.

[synystergates]

I guess it's my bad luck. I was keeping a safe distance but no point crying over spilled milk. Thanks for the advice everyone. Now I know what I have to do. Really appreciate you guys helping out.