Hope you heal up quick!
I'm with Joe, I have no issue at all with taking the lane. I have several blocks of three lane street with parked cars on the right lane. I just take the right lane, and actually feel safer with a car right behind me. People see the car and don't pull out or open their door, but they seem to have no problem ignoring or "not seeing" the bike. Ride like a car and you'll be better off.
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