Dropped My ST1300 Today

[Big Red]

I made a left turn into a KFC drive trrough and as I was entering the grounds a bit-h in a small foriegn car pulls right in to my lane and path. I was still riding in a curve when I saw her. I had no options except hit the binders. I went down like a new rider, inches from her car. I get up and stand the bike up and I look at her and she laughs and takes off. That pissed me off but I got her license plate number(TX 680JSW).I reported it to the police but there is nothing they can do. Luckily I only substained some ankle pain and a skinnned up pannier and crash bar.What pissed me off was her cavalier attitude about the whole thing. I need some satisfaction; any ideas?

 

[proud dad]

 

[bitabur]

Just throwin this out there... if you have the plate #, I believe the dmv will give you the address for a small fee.

 

[Spudley]

(bitabur @ Sep. 26 2007,02:32) Just throwin this out there... if you have the plate #, I believe the dmv will give you the address for a small fee.

and I'll pay the "small fee" for ya Brah.....anything for another H.O.G. member........

 

[needlepimp]

I'd talk to a lawer, depending on your state laws she might be responsible for causing an accident without even touching you and/or leaving the scene of an accident.

 

[Projekt]

(needlepimp @ Sep. 26 2007,04:52) I'd talk to a lawer, depending on your state laws she might be responsible for causing an accident without even touching you and/or  leaving the scene of an accident.

Exactly...
You could file a civil claim against her... Something like a warrant in debt (in Virginia). All you'd have to do is go down to the county courthouse after getting her details via the license plate. Then send her a certified letter with a notice to appear at the Court and amount due based on damage to the bike and yourself with supporting documentation.
Talk to a lawyer about it. You could get a referral through your state's bar association for a minimal cost.

Makes you wanna throw a brick through her windshield don't it?

 

[Suijuris]

too bad you couldn't get some witnesses together. She did leave the scene. Maybe post some notices at the scene and someone will come forward. Worked for my sister a few years back.
The brick idea is probably the only restitution you'll get.

 

[twotonevert]

That sucks bro. I dont understand about insurance and how that all works, but if I drop my bike trying to avoid another car, its on me and counts. If I hit the car I am trying to avoid, then it does not count against me. I am covered either way, but if I miss the car and go down, my rates go up.

 

[stlbusarider]

Take her to Judge Judy.

 

[Ruben]

Go after her. When I 1st went down on a 84 Honda V30 Magna, it was a case exactly like yours. His insurance company paid no problem. That was in Hawaii bout 1988.

Prosecute this ... she's at fault and left the scene of an accident !

 

[Big Red]

Thanks for the input guys. Unless she fesses up that she left the scene of the accident, it is her word against mine! I am glad I wasn't on the Busa!