View Full Version : Walked away from a head on collision today.....
Well, I walked out of the hospital anyway.
So commuting as normal this morning and as I go along Selhurst road doing about 25mph towards South Norwood, I go over a cross roads and then I suddenly see a car on my side of the road coming straight towards me. There was nowhere to go so we collided head on.
I remember somersaulting through the air and landing on my back. I know nothing about first aid except you aren't supposed to move after an accident so I didn't. Luckily a first aider appeared pretty much immediately and looked after me.
The guy who hit me was asleep at the wheel.
He didn't slow down at all, just veered onto the other lane and went straight into me. I didn't even have much chance to brake either.
Anyway, got picked up by paramedics and taken to the hospital and they checked me over. Btw, neck braces are really not comfortable. I was given pain killers and told I could go home so I did. Kindly Joe and our own Squirrel came and got me.
So I have whiplash, heavy bruising and strained ligaments and tendons etc. Ow. Good thing I'm not a guy as I got slammed into the tank but damn, it still hurts if you a girl. I won't be getting on a bike for a bit.
The good news is that it seems at first glance that the SV will be ok. The front end is pretty totalled - the forks are bent back forcing the front wheel up against the engine and the front fairing is pretty much non-existent. But all repairable.
I am thinking about using some other form of transport for commuting now though. All my accidents have been when commuting, maybe its time to take a hint, will have to see.
I have a hire car already arranged for tomorrow - a Corsa! lol
Cloggsy
03-02-06, 05:34 PM
:shock: Jeez' glad you're OK :!:
Outch :( Sorry to hear that Kate! Heal quickly!
Dan
That sent a shiver down my spine. Makes me recall my accidents.
Yep thoes neck braces start to hurt the back of your head and chin after a while.
Realy glad that you are ok.
timwilky
03-02-06, 05:37 PM
Damm, sorry to read this. Injuries should heal after time but don't be suprised if they last. Get a good solicitor to persue the damage to your bike, injuries and the uninsured losses such as helmet, leathers etc.
Sounds like you have some good people looking after you. So put your feet up for a couple of days and milk the attention whilst it lasts.
:shock:
Hope you are okay Kate and everything mends quickly.
Will try and pop round with Jambo or something and wave hello. :)
tomjones2
03-02-06, 05:39 PM
Good to hear your OK, did the police get the driver who hit you?
Not to mince my words but ****! :shock:
Glad you're ok Kate, Will swing by tomorrow during the morning and say Hi, Give us a text if you want anything, I'm going most places in the morning anyway including Lamba, Hein Gericke and Steve Jordon's so I'll Have a look at the SV in Lamba as I swing by.....
Damn!
Hope you heal quickley.. Make Joe be your fetch and carry bitch, you were good enough to carry stuff for him while his Toes were getting sorted! :lol:
Itching 2 go
03-02-06, 05:41 PM
http://www.yzf600r.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/worthless.gif
sorry I have to post this, hopefully we will have pictures of bike tomorrow
Good to hear your OK, did the police get the driver who hit you?
Oh yes, after wandering around the accident scene telling people that he was asleep at the wheel, he decided he also needed to go to hospital for back pains.
He ended up in the bed next to me and he was snoring. :evil: Could not believe it.
The police were at the scene and got statements and also came to hospital too. They have him and will be charging him with 'driving without due care and attention'.
Apparently he passed his driving test last month and this is the second RTA he has had.
Unbelievable.
Lol, So true, will try and get some tomorrow :idea:
Bet his insurance renewal will be awsome....... :twisted:
:shock:
Jeees Kate! Glad you're okay! The possibilities just aren't worth thinking about - you're very very lucky!
Write the bike off... for goodness sakes! It'll be his insurance, he'll be done for Drive Without Due Care... surely the collision will have knackered your forks and then some! Make his insurance pay - you shouldn't have to put up with anything less. :twisted:
On the other hand, why do people not realise that every time they get in a car, on a bike, a van, truck, whatever... they're taking control of a lethal weapon. Negligent *&%$~)* :evil:
Kate... I'm very glad you're alright.
Joe... look after that girl!
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
If so then it should have been diagnosed and not given a licence.
Itching 2 go
03-02-06, 05:49 PM
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
If so then it should have been diagnosed and not given a licence.I dont give a flying fu** if that is the case, the driver knows if and when he/she should drive. there is no excuse at al! :evil:
quikstu
03-02-06, 05:52 PM
Wow, serious accident there! Glad your up & walking.
Bike accidents always send shivers down my spine.
There was one yesterday on the fly-over beside Glasgow airport.
Hate the thought.
As said above, write the bike off! Knackered forks.
Biker Biggles
03-02-06, 05:52 PM
Blimey.
Get a good bike lawyer on the case.
Diveboy
03-02-06, 05:58 PM
Bloody hell glad to hear you're more or less ok.
Hope they lock him up. I would hold out for a new bike on the insurance and some cash for your injuries.
You'll be stiff in the morning so take it easy. At least your weekend can pretty much only get better.
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
If so then it should have been diagnosed and not given a licence.I dont give a flying fu** if that is the case, the driver knows if and when he/she should drive. there is no excuse at al! :evil:
I am not backing him up, the sorry fact is that some people are not aware that they have it, along with some people that sudenly get fits. Thats why it will have to be diagnosed if he has it or not.
They will have to make sure of that now.
This is not to say that he was driving tired and fell asleep then its his fault completley and should get banned for a long time.
Whichever way, hope it gets all sorted out without any lasting damage.
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
If so then it should have been diagnosed and not given a licence.I dont give a flying fu** if that is the case, the driver knows if and when he/she should drive. there is no excuse at al! :evil:
I am not backing him up, the sorry fact is that some people are not aware that they have it, along with some people that sudenly get fits. Thats why it will have to be diagnosed if he has it or not.
According to the police, the guy had had a 'heavy' night and stayed over at a mates place and was driving home. I can't quite find any sympathy for him.
Itching 2 go
03-02-06, 06:07 PM
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
If so then it should have been diagnosed and not given a licence.I dont give a flying fu** if that is the case, the driver knows if and when he/she should drive. there is no excuse at al! :evil:
This is not to say that he was driving tired and fell asleep then its his fault completley and should get banned for a long time.
the guy told the cops that he was up all night at his mates house, he deserves everything he gets and them some.
That clears it up, he should have the whole book thrown at him for careless & irresponsible driving.
Ceri JC
03-02-06, 06:36 PM
Very very glad to hear you're okay Kate. This could have been sooooo much worse. Get well soon and as Billy says, I'd push to get the bike written off.
Flamin_Squirrel
03-02-06, 06:43 PM
Im curious, why do people think having the bike writen off is a good thing?
Mr Toad
03-02-06, 07:02 PM
Clucking Bell :shock:
I'm glad you're in one piece
Make sure Joe gets you breakfast in bed tomorrow - you're going to be mighty sore :cry:
Peter Henry
03-02-06, 07:14 PM
Kate that is unbvelievable! So glad you escaped with minor injuries!
Forget the undue care and attention. He had a heavy night? Surely there must have been a case for breathalyser also? We all know that alcohol and it's effects do not simply dissapear after a few hours kip!! :twisted:
dirtydog
03-02-06, 07:15 PM
:shock: :shock: bloody hell!!!! glad you're ok and hope you're not too sore tomorrow
time for a gsxr front end? 8) :twisted:
Flamin_Squirrel
03-02-06, 07:17 PM
Kate that is unbvelievable! So glad you escaped with minor injuries!
Forget the undue care and attention. He had a heavy night? Surely there must have been a case for breathalyser also? We all know that alcohol and it's effects do not simply dissapear after a few hours kip!! :twisted:
The police at the hospital said he was to be tested. We shall see...
Itching 2 go
03-02-06, 07:21 PM
time for a gsxr front end? 8) :twisted:funny thats what I said too :lol:
jeez... that sounds terrible. sent shivers down my spine too. its a damn good thing you werent worse off.
kate, you are a very lucky girl. this could have been a lot worse indeed, sorry to hear this happened due to the dozy prat at the wheel. let his insurance pay up. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
dirtydog
03-02-06, 07:50 PM
time for a gsxr front end? 8) :twisted:funny thats what I said too :lol:
it HAS to be done!!
Biker Biggles
03-02-06, 07:58 PM
If he tested pos for alcohol or drugs they would have nicked him,but that is by the by.You survived relativly well so was he insured?That's the biggy now.Start keeping track of ALL your expenses and note all your kit was damaged.The lawyer will advise you.
Ooooooooooooch! :shock:
Someone is obviously looking over you.
This guy is going to kill someone, glad it wasn't your turn! :grouphug:
Blimey Kate! That must have been frightening. I'm glad you're able to get home already.
As others have said you've been very fortunate not to sustain even more serious harm. You say you have a car arranged for tomorrow, surely you're not going to work? :shock: Take it easy, for at least a week.
Flamin' Squirrel:
I think the bike will write itself off in this case. New front end, plastics and lights no doubt, pegs and levers etc. plus a lot of smaller things you just don't realise unitl it's stripped. I'd be astounded if the insurers paid out for a gsxr front end instead of returning it to standard.
I hate hearing about accidents like this, but can't help but feel it could have been a lot, lot worse. 8-[
Heal quickly. :)
So glad that you survived this one Kate, and quite unbelievably without serious injury :shock: :thumbsup:
bluebell
03-02-06, 08:18 PM
:shock: Wow Kate, glad to hear you walked away from that one. Hope you make a full recovery, best wishes.
Glad you're not too badly hurt, could have been so much worse, take care & get rested.
Sorry but that to55a should be taken off the road for good.
:kiss:
fizzwheel
03-02-06, 09:55 PM
F*cking ell.
Glad you are OK
Fizz & Liz
dirtydog
03-02-06, 09:59 PM
I'd be astounded if the insurers paid out for a gsxr front end instead of returning it to standard.
What i meant was if they repair it, strip the new parts off sell em on here or ebay and use the money to get the gsxr front end or if they write it off it off buy it back for peanuts and put a gsxr front end on it
hall13uk
03-02-06, 10:06 PM
:shock: shocking,i wish you a speedy recovery.
Rob S (Yella)
03-02-06, 11:12 PM
Ouch.
scary.
Best wishes and I hope the aches and pains are not to bad.
keep well
glad to see your OK ish, Hope the aches and pains go away quickly, sounds as if it could have been a lot nastier. i hope they throw the book at him.
chris
SVChick
04-02-06, 12:08 AM
Glad your alright mate.
That ar*ehole needs to pay :twisted:
Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Jelster
04-02-06, 12:52 AM
All that and going back to work already... Bloody hell.
Glad you're OK (well sort of OK if you know what I mean) and yes the guy should have the book thrown at him....
Good to see that you're already talking about getting on a bike again. That's the spirit :thumbsup:
.
Supervox
04-02-06, 01:02 AM
Glad to hear that you're ok Kate - I guess your guardian angel really was looking out for you - hope the aches & pains don't last too long & that you can get the bike back on the road soon :thumbsup:
stewboy
04-02-06, 01:22 AM
just glad your here to tell the story
Cheers guys!
Btw, I'm NOT going back to work today, no way! Unless I can move about a bit better, I'm guessing Monday is out too. They are just delivering the hire car today. Lol, I still can't get over I'm gonna be driving a Corsa.
Sorry to hear what happened Kate but am happy you are here to tell the tale :D
Cheers guys!
Btw, I'm NOT going back to work today, no way! Unless I can move about a bit better, I'm guessing Monday is out too. They are just delivering the hire car today. Lol, I still can't get over I'm gonna be driving a Corsa.
Make sure the hire company record the mileage when they deliver. This might help in a personnel injury claim as proof you were not fit enough to drive the car if you get my drift
Whhhooooaaaaa!
Just caught up with this thread Kate.
Glad you aren't to bad. Get well quick.
Sorry to hear this Kate hope you feel better soon
christ all ****ing mighty! :shock:
i'm not sure which is the worst bit, the accident or the fact the guy was in the bed next to you snoring!!!!! :evil: i dont think i'd have been able to prevent myself from taking my pillow and smothering the little ****
heal quickly Kate. all the best.
MrMessy
04-02-06, 09:37 AM
Hi Kate,
Glad you are O/K. Get a personal injury claim in and claim for all your gear etc. Keep notes of anything people have done for you, you can claim for all sorts of things. A good solicitor will advise you, my wife had to keep a diary of how it affected her, even mundane things like not been able to do her own hair! Work and DHS will possibly claim loss of earnings and sickness benefits back from him.
Glad I do not have to commute in a city any more. Take it easy.
Fizzy Fish
04-02-06, 09:44 AM
wow Kate, really glad you came out of that relatively unscathed and hope you mend soon
v scary that someone can fall asleep while driving in town. oh, and who the hell can happily doze off to sleep in hospital after causing an accident like that?? I'm with the smothering suggestion...
Diveboy
04-02-06, 10:26 AM
I know this sound petty but if you are going to put in a personal injury claim you need to keep track of everything you buy.
If you need a pain killer buy a new box and keep the receipt, don't use ones you have as you can't prove you bought them. This is what my mate was told after his accident.
So sorry to hear this Kate, glad you're more or less okay - don't let it knock your confidence. Hope you feel better soon and keep us updated.
.
Filipe M.
04-02-06, 10:47 AM
Really glad you're ok, Kate. Wishing you a speedy recovery. :)
About that smothering... :roll: Wouldn't go that far, but unless I was tied to the hospital bed, the guy would probably wake up on the ground after misteriously rolling out of bed while sleeping... :shock:
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
I was just thinking the same thing. I think diabetics can have similar problems.
Saint Matt
04-02-06, 03:04 PM
Glad you walked away, a guy on the 125 forum lost one of his testicles the same way, on the tank. I didnt think a tank could do that, but it can! Anyway, glad you are ok and I hope it doesn't put you off bikes, also I hope that ******** gets the book thrown at him :)
It is possable he suffers from Narcosis.
I was just thinking the same thing. I think diabetics can have similar problems.
Diabetics can of course go hypo, and basically pass out. This really only happens with insulin dependent diabetics - which is of course a condition that should be reported to the DVLA.
Ricardo, mentions narcosis - that's a tired state caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. It can happen to people at high altitudes, or deep see divers with poor oxygen mixes. I think you got the terminology a bit wrong...
What you mean is Narcolepsy - this is a condition that really has to be seen to be belived. I was at school with a guy who suffered from this. Simply, you fall asleep. You've no control over it whatsoever. When I was 13, it was amusing to watch this guy writing notes neatly in his excercise book... and watching the sentence trail into a line off the side of the page as he fell asleep. It is treatable, but is a very serious illness.
Of course, it's rare, and I don't believe for a second that this idiot suffers from it. As Kate says, a "heavy night" is no excuse, and rather unforgiveable - I hoped they breathalised him and found him still over the limit as well.
Professor
04-02-06, 05:05 PM
God almighty! Glad you survived, Kate.
You should certainly get a personal injury lawyer working on your
case.
People with narcolepsy, of course, aren't allowed to drive. I think it was very much "the morning after the night before" and this isn't excusable.
.
hi again kate. hope you arn't feeling too sore today. dont worry about work, let them stress out and you get yourself together. talk plenty about it as at some point you will need to offload.
do yourself a favour and keep a diary of incident whilst fresh in your mind. keep a record of all doctors visits etc (they will keep details on record if you need them) and any after effects no matter how small.
i dont mean to sound too depressing but it really helps to talk in these situations. keep smiling kate, just ask on forum if you need any advice at all. :D :D :D
greeno76
04-02-06, 06:28 PM
!!
Glad you're ok. Very scary incident.
JG
rictus01
04-02-06, 06:49 PM
Spoke to Jambo this afternoon who explain what happened :shock: , blimy could have been nasty.
glad you didn't suffer anything to bad on the injury front (yeah I know next days always a killer), seen a pic of the bike, be needing some new bits there then :cry: , still at least plastic and metal can all be replaced, take it easy, it's not every day you do summersaults over cars :shock:
Cheers Mark.
MrMessy
04-02-06, 06:53 PM
Hi Kate,
Maybe worthwhile putting the original exhaust and bits back on the bike before the insurance assesor looks at it. If the exhaust is not road legal they may try and limit the pay out. Also if the bike is written off you have the bits for the next one or you could always sell them :wink:
i'd go and buy a lottery ticket, put my pulling pants on and get down the local discotec....
it sounds like lady luck is on your side at the mo.
hope you have a speedy recovery.
k
Well Oiled
04-02-06, 07:58 PM
Glad you're not badly hurt.
Very unfortunate that you happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Very fortunate that the consequences weren't a heck of a lot worse
Hope you recover quickly and fully.
Cheers Keith
21QUEST
04-02-06, 08:11 PM
You have indeed be very lucky. All the best with having a full recovery.
Cheers
Ben
adamfool
04-02-06, 09:28 PM
hope you recover quickly :)
Sorry to hear the bad news.
Hope you keep your spirits up and move on.
JediGoat
05-02-06, 11:08 AM
Kate
Glad to hear you're relatively unscathed from what could have been a very nasty situation.
I can only agree with the posts recommending kepping a diary.
I had my accident in August, but it was November before I had the official medical assessment - it's hard trying to remember how long it took before I could do various menial things. Apart from the obvious 'How long before you went back to work', they're interested in stuff like:
- How long did it affect your ability to wash/dress yourself?
- How long did it prevent you from doing normal household chores?
- How long before you could ride/drive again?
- What was the affect on your mental state when you resumed driving/riding (i.e. were you unduly nervous, or as you've mentioned, unwilling to commute by bike anymore)?
- Were you depressed/down following the accident (quite common if you can't get around by yourself)?
If you're going to take any photos of your injuries, make sure they are recognisable as you, i.e. include your face in the photo. I didn't do this, and the doctor filing the report was not permitted to look at the photos because I could not prove they were of me.
If you have any lower leg scarring, wear a skirt to the medical, then it stands more chance of being recorded as a visible scar.
Also, if you have no recent medical history of back problems (or other problems relating to the site of your current injuries), ask your GP to write a letter confirming this. The doctor who did my assessment did not apply for my medical notes from my GP (I'd just assumed that she would), so she only had my word for it.
Insist of private physio paid by the insurer of the other party asap. I didn't push for this and have only just started my physio some five months after the accident.
Sorry for the long post, but I've found the whole process of claiming for injury and personal losses to be extremely long-winded and frustrating.
Most of all, take your time, and do let your friends and family help. Here's hoping for a swift recovery.
Take care
Jo
rwoodcock01
05-02-06, 11:20 AM
Yee Gods Kate,
I am sorry I just caught this thread :shock:
I am glad your ok and you make sure you rest up, take all the time you need, and I am sure by the sounds of it you are getting a lot of TLC.
Don't try to rush about, just take it real slow and easy.
Rich
GSXR Carlos
05-02-06, 12:05 PM
nothing more i can add, but glad you're ok
keep your chin up (if it doesn't hurt too much :lol: )
CoolGirl
05-02-06, 05:56 PM
Flippin' heck! :shock:
Just caught up with this. Glad you're still here. Hope you're feeling better.
Hope your PI lawyers are better than mine!
D xx
independentphoto
06-02-06, 12:00 AM
Christ Kate!
Just logged in after updating a web site to read this story. :shock:
Glad you're RELATIVELY unharmed after that - you should have choked the git in hospital.
Hope it all works out.
Garry
:shock: :shock:
Al i can say Kate is....Milk it babe. Joe is your servant..he will do anything ;)
Glad your ok ish
Hey Kate, hows the tomato plant? ;)
Guys, I have big respect for Kate. I go and visit her a day after the event and she looks and sounds totally normal, apart from walking around a bit slowly. After getting thrown over a car, it's like nothing happened.
:notworthy:
Cloggsy
06-02-06, 09:54 AM
Hey Kate, hows the tomato plant? ;)
Guys, I have big respect for Kate. I go and visit her a day after the event and she looks and sounds totally normal, apart from walking around a bit slowly. After getting thrown over a car, it's like nothing happened.
:notworthy:
Not like us blokes then :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hope you are healing well.
That was an awful off.... :shock:
Just logged in after a few days away, sorry to hear about your off Kate. Just glad it wasn't too bad, bike is fixable you ain't, make sure you keep a diary, may come in useful later.
:oops: Thanks for all the comments guys! Not sure I feel normal but getting there, hopefully the nightmares will stop soon. Not sure how soon I'll be back on a bike as way too bruised to sit on one but as soon as possible I'll be back, though as a pillion with Joe until my bike is sorted.
The tomato plant is doing well! (I haven't killed it yet, but give me time).
Poor Joe has been a star looking after me and putting up with my complaining :kiss:
Well, still hurt quite a bit but as long as I don't move too quickly nothing is jarred so easy does it I guess. Am trying to get an appointment at my doctors but its proving a mission in itself :evil:
I don't think the bike is a write off, I'm having a go at sticking pics below courtesy of Jambo and the general opinion is that its all fixable. Haven't had the official estimate yet though.
http://upload2.postimage.org/114081/DSC00077.jpg (http://upload2.postimage.org/114081/photo_hosting.html)
http://upload2.postimage.org/114083/DSC00078.jpg (http://upload2.postimage.org/114083/photo_hosting.html)
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Halonic
06-02-06, 11:50 AM
you see this thread just proves one thing I have long suspected.
we may be stronger, but girls are harder then boys.
Hope you get a shiny new bike out of this, maybe something with more grrr?
rwoodcock01
06-02-06, 11:56 AM
Hi Kate,
I would say the nightmares are perfectly normal, I know there not nice but its the old head's way of sorting this out for itself, I trained in psychology but I will spare you the psycho-bable.
Take your time, and it sounds like your being well looked after.
Sorry to see the bike like that, but you are far more important than the bike, despite how much we love our SV's! :wink:
Take care and my best wishes, and I hope you get a nice new shinny bike! :wink: :lol: :wink:
Rich
Flamin_Squirrel
06-02-06, 12:35 PM
...hopefully the nightmares will stop soon.
Didnt realise you were getting those too :cry:
:grouphug:
Scooby Drew
06-02-06, 01:07 PM
Glad you are ok and you feel better soon.
Drew
El Saxo
06-02-06, 04:42 PM
Just saw this - hope you're feeling better Kate.
amarko5
06-02-06, 06:12 PM
im glad it only seems to be what some may call superficial injuries. (im not so sure, all injuries hurt) however i am real glad there is nothing serious there Kate
take care and get the bike fixed soon. :wink:
Just saw this too, glad you came out pretty well and on the road to recovery
kinesin
06-02-06, 09:35 PM
I've not floated over to these parts much in the last few months, but I'm very glad to hear your injuries are minor considering the possible outcomes..
Hope you GWS :thumbsup:
...hopefully the nightmares will stop soon.
Didnt realise you were getting those too :cry:
:grouphug:
Come on Jordan, Joe is scary, enough to give anyone nightmares ;)
Mike1234
06-02-06, 10:35 PM
Poor Joe has been a star looking after me and putting up with my complaining :kiss:
I don't think the bike is a write off, I'm having a go at sticking pics below courtesy of Jambo and the general opinion is that its all fixable. Haven't had the official estimate yet though.
Nurse Joe <shudder> Now there's an image I really didn't need!
When you check the bike over get someone to look at the front of the head. The calliper bolts have a tendency to stamp nice holes in the head or cam cover (or both). Very hard to see unless you are on your hands and knees looking up.
Glad you made it in one piece anyway!
Hi Kate. Sorry - only just seen this - had no idea!
What a horrible thing to happen.
I hope you're feeling much better very soon.
C x.
creamerybutter
07-02-06, 11:00 AM
:shock:
It must have been horrible! I had a near miss at a head on when some tit tried to overtake another car and it scared the crap out of me. Glad you ok and that guy deserves to loose his licence.
ivantate
07-02-06, 12:31 PM
This is scary!
Shocking that people just dont think until its too late.
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