The Police will not release the case file until it has been fully dealt with, for example if the other driver was prosecuted, and even then it will take several months after the case has been closed before your solicitor receives the case papers, and even then that is provided they have paid the Â?60 fee.
However, the Police should provide the name and address of the third party to your solicitor in order that they can get the letter of claim sent off, and your solicitor should know this.
I would not sell your bike at the moment as it may stil be required for examination either by your solicitors or the third party insurers and it could prejudice your claim if you sell it without authorisation.
However, these out of pocket costs can all be claimed back, just make sure that you keep a record so that they can be added to the schedule of costs, and if there is a particular financial harship, you could ask for an interim payment.
Speak to your solicitor and get them to pull their finger out, the Police will relaease details of the third party to bona fide law firms.
