Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I was taken out by a taxi making a left turn as I was coming home from work the night of the 3rd. I don't know if they didn't see me or just hate motorcycles, because they drove off. Did about $8k in damage, as I was going 45mph. I slid across 3 lanes into a ditch; ATGATT saved my life. Only damage to me was a bruised hip and a really sore shoulder. The icing on the cake was that it happened the night before the_silverfox and I were leaving for Chicago to get married. So we had to ride 2-up on her bike and pull the mini trailer. If anyone sees a blue and white taxi with a giant dent and a missing hubcap, please punch them in the face for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wow, sucks man. glad to hear you made it out almost unscathed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I was taken out by a taxi making a left turn as I was coming home from work the night of the 3rd. I don't know if they didn't see me or just hate motorcycles, because they drove off. Did about $8k in damage, as I was going 45mph. I slid across 3 lanes into a ditch; ATGATT saved my life. Only damage to me was a bruised hip and a really sore shoulder. The icing on the cake was that it happened the night before the_silverfox and I were leaving for Chicago to get married. So we had to ride 2-up on her bike and pull the mini trailer. If anyone sees a blue and white taxi with a giant dent and a missing hubcap, please punch them in the face for me.In bold. CONGRATS!Sorry to hear about the taxi taking you out, glad all is well with that, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats on your marriage, sorry to hear about your wreck....but glad it wasn't more serious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 ...but seriously...we're all glad you're okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 why did you have to 2 up? your info thing says you have 2 more bikescongrats on wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Very good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Does the taxi company not have the ability to tell where its taxis were? They should be able to narrow it down, then look for the one with red paint in it...It's stories like that made me install a dashcam in my car. I also installed one on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbonehead6 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I will have an eye out for the taxi for ya! Some of those "drivers" need a good punch in the face! Glad to hear you are doing ok. Congrats on the wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congratz to SilverFox and You on your Marriage! I hope your dream of sweet revenge is fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Good to hear you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 my goodness. glad you're ok! I'll keep my fist ready for that taxi driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 why did you have to 2 up? your info thing says you have 2 more bikescongrats on weddingI couldn't ride there because of my shoulder. I was able to ride part of the way back on Friday. Even if I was fine, the Z1000 is a bit rough to ride to Chicago and the Honda tops out at 37mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 In bold. CONGRATS!Congrats on your marriage, sorry to hear about your wreck....but glad it wasn't more serious!! Congrats on the weddingCongratz to SilverFox and You on your Marriage!Thanks! We'll post some pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I was taken out by a taxi making a left turn as I was coming home from work the night of the 3rd. I don't know if they didn't see me or just hate motorcycles, because they drove off. Did about $8k in damage, as I was going 45mph. I slid across 3 lanes into a ditch; ATGATT saved my life. Only damage to me was a bruised hip and a really sore shoulder. The icing on the cake was that it happened the night before the_silverfox and I were leaving for Chicago to get married. So we had to ride 2-up on her bike and pull the mini trailer. If anyone sees a blue and white taxi with a giant dent and a missing hubcap, please punch them in the face for me.Did you see which taxi company, or do you remember the color of the cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Damn. Congrats on the wedding, but sorry to hear about the bike. Where did the accident happen? I'll definitely keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Did you see which taxi company, or do you remember the color of the cab?I know it was Blue Cab. But because I didn't get the plate number, there's not much I can do. At least that's what insurance and a lawyer told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I know it was Blue Cab. But because I didn't get the plate number, there's not much I can do. At least that's what insurance and a lawyer told me.What side would his damage be on. I know you said that it was turning left, but was it front, side, or rear damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Damn. Congrats on the wedding, but sorry to hear about the bike. Where did the accident happen? I'll definitely keep an eye out.N High St, one intersection north of Flint and 23. You can still see some of the plastic bits in the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 What side would his damage be on. I know you said that it was turning left, but was it front, side, or rear damage.I hit the passenger side rear, above the tire. I somehow ripped off their wheel cover too, which I kept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Any chance any of those parts have been etched for anti-theft?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) If you have some of the broken bits then can you go to the taxi company and match them up with any taxi with matching damage? Probably too late now - they would have fixed the damage quietly already.Any businesses or homes in that area that might have CCTV aimed at the intersection? There's a Huntington bank on the west side of that street, no?How many cars does Blue Cab have? If it's ~200 then you're SOL, but if it's more like 5 then they should be able to allow an inspection of the vehicles...Do they run the taxis all night or can you go there after dark and see if they have a damaged one in there.I don't understand why the insurace/lawyer say you can't go after the company itself - the cars will be insurred (or self-insured) by the same entity, so does it matter exactly which one did the damage? File suit and let them produce all their cars undamaged... Edited October 13, 2010 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Brick Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 If you have some of the broken bits then can you go to the taxi company and match them up with any taxi with matching damage? Probably too late now - they would have fixed the damage quietly already.Any businesses or homes in that area that might have CCTV aimed at the intersection? There's a Huntington bank on the west side of that street, no?How many cars does Blue Cab have? If it's ~200 then you're SOL, but if it's more like 5 then they should be able to allow an inspection of the vehicles...Do they run the taxis all night or can you go there after dark and see if they have a damaged one in there.I don't understand why the insurace/lawyer say you can't go after the company itself - the cars will be insurred (or self-insured) by the same entity, so does it matter exactly which one did the damage? File suit and let them produce all their cars undamaged...I had the same thoughts. Lawyer said it would just get thrown out. The police said the driver would likely get it repaired by a shady bodyshop. Insurance said without getting a plate number, there is not much I can do. Had I not left for my wedding, I might have stormed in there. The only piece of the car I have is the wheel cover, the VIN isn't on that for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Sorry to hear. Next time you talk to anyone in a position of legal knowledge, as them if helmet-cam footage of the accident would have chnged the outcome, even if the cab # is not captured. A video would absolutley prove that the accident involved a blue cab. In your situation it's your word against them and if they cover it up then you can't even prove the Blue Cab was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Sorry to hear about the bike. Glad your ok and congrats to the both of you. I wish I was closer to keep an eye out for the cab. Good luck with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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