road rage and insurance comapnies

David Hart

2004-10-01



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I will take offense to that statement.



David Hart

North River Racing

Vancouver, Washington

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Subject: [OBRA Chat] road rage and insurance comapnies





>

> As for the insurance companies, the have an inherent bias

> to find the bicyclist to be in the wrong, and

> the claims adjusters do not understand cycling issues as a

> rule. Se how much they understand the next

> time you call regarding a stolen bicycle and tell them the

> price.



As a victim of a motorist destroying my bike in July, I can say it helps

to have your own insurance to act as your advocate. It resulted in my

getting by bicycle replaced. Your insurance company is YOUR advocate in

situations like this.



Regarding the rider who got hit in WaCo., I think it is time to give Mr

Ginsburg a call. Nothing like a lawsuite to take care of things or light

a fire under certain ineffective law enforcement agencies. Toss

Vancouver into the group as well. That is ONE city you do not want to

have repsonding to a motorist/cyclist accident. Wait for the Count or

State patrol if at all possible. And never, EVER take the polcei

officers word that you dont need to file an accident report!



Joe

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<DIV>David Hart <BR>North River Racing <BR>Vancouver, Washington</DIV>

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<DIV><BR></DIV>>  <BR>> As for the insurance companies, the have an

inherent bias<BR>> to find the bicyclist to be in the wrong, and<BR>>

the claims adjusters do not understand cycling issues as a<BR>> rule. 

Se how much they understand the next<BR>> time you call regarding a stolen

bicycle and tell them the<BR>> price.<BR><BR>As a victim of a motorist

destroying my bike in July, I can say it helps<BR>to have your own insurance

to act as your advocate. It resulted in my<BR>getting by bicycle replaced.

Your insurance company is YOUR advocate in<BR>situations like

this.<BR><BR>Regarding the rider who got hit in WaCo., I think it is time to

give Mr<BR>Ginsburg a call. Nothing like a lawsuite to take care of things or

light<BR>a fire under certain ineffective law enforcement agencies.

Toss<BR>Vancouver into the group as well. That is ONE city you do not want

to<BR>have repsonding to a motorist/cyclist accident. Wait for the Count

or<BR>State patrol if at all possible. And never, EVER take the

polcei<BR>officers word that you dont need to file an accident

report!<BR><BR>Joe<BR>--

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As for the insurance companies, the have an inherent bias

to find the bicyclist to be in the wrong, and

the claims adjusters do not understand cycling issues as a

rule. Se how much they understand the next

time you call regarding a stolen bicycle and tell them the

price.



As a victim of a motorist destroying my bike in July, I can say it helps

to have your own insurance to act as your advocate. It resulted in my

getting by bicycle replaced. Your insurance company is YOUR advocate in

situations like this.



Regarding the rider who got hit in WaCo., I think it is time to give Mr

Ginsburg a call. Nothing like a lawsuite to take care of things or light

a fire under certain ineffective law enforcement agencies. Toss

Vancouver into the group as well. That is ONE city you do not want to

have repsonding to a motorist/cyclist accident. Wait for the Count or

State patrol if at all possible. And never, EVER take the polcei

officers word that you dont need to file an accident report!



Joe

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