Just been knocked off my bike... What do I need to buy for best protection?

[Vegeta]

So I've just been knocked off my bike and it's knocked some sense into me. I have been riding without a helmet for as long as I can remember and I don't want to take that chance again. I've always thought whatever incidents might happen we're in my control if i'm extra safe nothing can happen well after today I would have never expected a driver to be such an idiot and swipe me out the way he has so clearly I need to stop making assumptions and protect myself.

Currently my bike has a red flashing LED for the back, a powerful LED at the front which I either keep on blinking or full power when in the dark. Clothing wise I wear leggings, running shoes and a windbreaker. My new shopping list will consist of:

1, Helmet
2, High-vis vest/jacket (although the driver did see me just pulled a crazy maneuver)

3, ...What else would everyone recommend to best protect myself?

 

[Vegeta]

Have a read of this: http://www.trafficaccidentadvice.co.uk/what-to-do-if-youre-involved-in-a-road-accident.html

Thanks for the link. Ok so Helmet and some reflective clothing and I may invest in a Gopro also. Luckily for me I had a witness that saw the incident that collaborates with my story - the driver tried to come with some sort of excuse but really he has no argument it could not have possibly been my fault once he realised I wasn't dead or seriously injured his sympathy wavered the guy needs to learn to drive again.

EDIT: Police were at the scene with an ambulance they took all the required details I have a crime number to which I will be making a claim.

 

[Vegeta]

Buy it for your own peace of mind and then take up as much room on the road as you need to feel safe.

That's what the Policeman said pretty much to take up more room on the road so drivers can't pull daft maneuvers. I always try to ride my bike right on the edge of the road on the lines to allow drivers to pass as I don't want to be a nuisance and it cost me this time.

 

[Vegeta]

Ouch that sounds very nasty. I was lucky the driver was beside me and decided to gently get in my way and push me off my bike no serious injuries apart from lower back muscle spasms. Definitely get some more reflective parts then for the spokes as they're cheap so no point in not getting them.