09-29-2016, 10:44 AM
CB4ME,
My heart and prayers go out to you. I wish you speedy and full recovery.
Reading of your accident gave me a vivid flash back of my accident July of 2010. I won’t go into details other than it was caused by a 16 year old who purchased his used dirt bike an hour before the accident. He had no riding experience, insurance or money. I would feel guilty talking about my pain or recovery, imagining the obstacles you are faced with.
My wife was riding behind me on her bike and safely witnessed my accident. She said I had one second before impact and no way I could have reacted any better than I did. I still replay my accident over in my head thinking of how I could have reacted better or faster. I have always believed in plenty of training and practice. But inevitably there will be circumstances where you can’t avoid an accident. My advice to everyone is to dress like you’re going to be in a crash. My brother in-law who is a MSF and Harley riding instructor has a saying “only cover the parts of your body you care about”. I keep my damaged full face helmet and jacket as a reminder of why I always wear gear.
Most important is to get well and realize the road to recovery will not be a straight line. Keep a positive attitude and how you will be able to celebrate future birthdays with your grandson. Support from your wife, family & friends are invaluable. You mentioned you have a good lawyer, make sure you have an attorney with plenty of vehicle accident experience.
We look forward to hearing your progress. Thanks for sharing!
My heart and prayers go out to you. I wish you speedy and full recovery.
Reading of your accident gave me a vivid flash back of my accident July of 2010. I won’t go into details other than it was caused by a 16 year old who purchased his used dirt bike an hour before the accident. He had no riding experience, insurance or money. I would feel guilty talking about my pain or recovery, imagining the obstacles you are faced with.
My wife was riding behind me on her bike and safely witnessed my accident. She said I had one second before impact and no way I could have reacted any better than I did. I still replay my accident over in my head thinking of how I could have reacted better or faster. I have always believed in plenty of training and practice. But inevitably there will be circumstances where you can’t avoid an accident. My advice to everyone is to dress like you’re going to be in a crash. My brother in-law who is a MSF and Harley riding instructor has a saying “only cover the parts of your body you care about”. I keep my damaged full face helmet and jacket as a reminder of why I always wear gear.
Most important is to get well and realize the road to recovery will not be a straight line. Keep a positive attitude and how you will be able to celebrate future birthdays with your grandson. Support from your wife, family & friends are invaluable. You mentioned you have a good lawyer, make sure you have an attorney with plenty of vehicle accident experience.
We look forward to hearing your progress. Thanks for sharing!