Hi,

I did in fact get a witness from the shop that he was parked outside. They confirmed that he was parked illegally and turned from the parked position. The police officer at the scene also pointed out that he was parked illeagally, but wouldn't apportion blame because he wasn't a traffic cop, he was an inspector that was driving by. He said that he hadn't attended an accident in years and the blame was up to solicitors/insurance.

I don't have a solicitior, but there is a company who specialise in bike claims on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

I would rather not involve solicitors and intend to write to his insurers and just claim about £500, the value of my bike and a days loss of earnings. I was not badly injured and have no reason to try and sue him unless he tries it. Is this a wise descision? or should I go for everything?