Bike Rider hit by a taxi van

[hitinhawaii]

Hawaii Island of Maui....

I was riding my bike on a road that had no bike lanes or sidewalks, and i went to turn onto another street, i looked and saw no cars, but when i turned a taxi van hit me, and I flew off of my bike into the street. his mirror and antenna broke, now he wants me to pay him $1200 to fix it... Do i have to pay him or does that go through insurance, can he sue me? ii have never been hit by a car before and i am curious as to what can and might happen... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank youWhat is the name of your state?

 

[moburkes]

Hawaii Island of Maui....

I was riding my bike on a road that had no bike lanes or sidewalks, and i went to turn onto another street, i looked and saw no cars, but when i turned a taxi van hit me, and I flew off of my bike into the street. his mirror and antenna broke, now he wants me to pay him $1200 to fix it... Do i have to pay him or does that go through insurance, can he sue me? ii have never been hit by a car before and i am curious as to what can and might happen... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank youWhat is the name of your state?

Were you riding with the flow of traffic or against it? Were you making a right or left turn? Where were you hit - from behind, from the right side, etc?

 

[hitinhawaii]

I was riding with traffic, and I turned left, and he hit me on my left side. There are no street lights, stop signs or sidewalks where I was, but i work on a cruise ship and that's the only way we can go to get out of the pier.

 

[Zigner]

I was riding with traffic, and I turned left, and he hit me on my left side. There are no street lights, stop signs or sidewalks where I was, but i work on a cruise ship and that's the only way we can go to get out of the pier.

Did you signal your intent to turn?
Honestly, it sounds like you "cut him off"...

 

[ecmst12]

If he had the right of way, then the accident was your fault and you will be liable for his damages. Though $1200 worth of damage for getting hit by a bike sounds a little steep, did you see the estimate? I don't know if any insurance would cover this, possibly homeowners/renters, I wouldn't think auto insurance would cover it.

 

[moburkes]

If he had the right of way, then the accident was your fault and you will be liable for his damages. Though $1200 worth of damage for getting hit by a bike sounds a little steep, did you see the estimate? I don't know if any insurance would cover this, possibly homeowners/renters, I wouldn't think auto insurance would cover it.

Solely based on the OPs response, he wasn't looking and he was at fault for being hit. I agree that the damages sound kinda high. Homeowner's insurance might cover it under liability.