Will the cosmetic damage to my car heal itself via a natural regenerative process called healing ?
I dont think the logic does extend to this and I assume no one does really.
No your car won't heal itself, but it doesn't feel pain either. It's possible that his injuries could cause lasting problems. The logic extends as far as he's suffered some losses (time off work, trips to hospital, events missed etc.) and should be compensated for at least those losses.
I agree with one of your other posts: I think his mate is wrong in telling him to screw the driver for everything he's got. Personally I wouldn't claim for cuts and bruises but anything requiring hospital treatment I'd expect something for my problems. This is not an accident, a car driver has been negligent and as a result has hurt someone.
well my reasoning is, if the guy has nothing and isn't insured, there isn't much to be gained by being a turd back to him and taking him to the cleaners, the example of the beemer driver on the phone being someone who as a cycle commuter I see as the biggest risk to my daily cycling, so I would be more inclined to take action against, they'll be insured and they might learn something from the experience. 
No offence intended Margin, but two lawyers talking shop!
