Smyth_18 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Got back yesterday from 4 days in hospital and this is all that happened. Monday morning I woke up ready for a normal day at work, I put on a few extra layers and off I went on my scooter. I got to awsworth ( I work in sandiacre.) this is where I hit black ice, although I don't remember it I skidded onto the other side of the road and hit a car which dragged me up the street a short while with my leg stuck underneath. Turns out I was airlifted to the QMC. I have 6 fractures in my spine and I also had a bleed on the brain. I started walking very slowly on Wednesday and improving every day. As much as people knock it the nhs were brilliant. (with the odd mistake). I'm 20 years old and very lucky to be alive! Ps. Just a quick question. Do I have a hope in claiming compo as the road was ungritted and I was only going 20mph. Cheers guys. Up the rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsilks Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 WOW. That's quite some story there Smyth. Things like this will make you evaluate life and your still only a young lad. Really do wish you the most speedy recovery my friend 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 If it's the same accident, I heard about this on RD news. Bad, bad luck there Smyth - a scooter is never going to be a match for black ice, I don't think anything is, only grit! My eldest (though now he's got a car) still gets his motorbike out now and again. It frightens me silly (nowt I can do I know) but I fret more when road surfaces are dodgy. I'm glad you're making a recovery!! If I were you, I'd seek legal advice on any claim, go to an injury lawyer specialist. The thing that puzzled me about all the reports of black ice, a frost had been forecast the day before and I've heard it mentioned quite a few times on RD that Derbyshire is ready with piles of grit - so why weren't the gritters out the night before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_ram Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sorry to hear about your injury & I'm glad to hear your recovering though 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> There would be plenty of injury lawyers willing to take the case on, just watch the adverts today and i'm sure you''ll find about 10 different law firms. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hindge Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sweet baby Jesus!!!! sounds like a once in a life time experience!!! all the best mate and hope you have a very speedy recovery and enjoy xmas as much as possible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bet that came keen! Hope you stat well lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bloomin 'eck! Will you be able to get back to full fitness mate? Well done for getting back on your feet so quick. All the best and you never know we might even win tomorrow! Up the Rams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sorry I hear that, looks like you can http://www.the-claim-solicitors.co.uk/car-accident/car-accident-road-conditions.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sorry to hear that mate, Sounds horrific! Hope you have a speedy recovery, I have a mate who's scooter also skidded and he ended up with a triple compound fracture in his leg, was off work for best part of a year! Just horrible, horrible luck.. but I suppose everything is. Hopefully you'll be in for some good fortune now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 All the best to you Smyth - take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 All the best for a speedy recovery mate, I don't suppose your employers are going to look after you moneywise so certainly pursue the legal route and good luck with that, hey, hope you get thousands,,,you can get rid of the scooter and get a car, it'll make your mam feel better. (I know, I know, you can still have an accident in a car but there will be a lot less chance of being dragged up a street by your leg by the other motor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Got back yesterday from 4 days in hospital and this is all that happened. Monday morning I woke up ready for a normal day at work, I put on a few extra layers and off I went on my scooter. I got to awsworth ( I work in sandiacre.) this is where I hit black ice, although I don't remember it I skidded onto the other side of the road and hit a car which dragged me up the street a short while with my leg stuck underneath. Turns out I was airlifted to the QMC. I have 6 fractures in my spine and I also had a bleed on the brain. I started walking very slowly on Wednesday and improving every day. As much as people knock it the nhs were brilliant. (with the odd mistake). I'm 20 years old and very lucky to be alive! Ps. Just a quick question. Do I have a hope in claiming compo as the road was ungritted and I was only going 20mph. Cheers guys. Up the rams. Ps, meant to say earlier - the few extra layers, great idea. Not just for the cold but they could have stopped your injuries from being much worse. Be sure to replace your helmet now though. Last Christmas (although we gave it him before cos of the weather), we got our lad a helmet recommended by a police motorbike rider. Can't remember what the model was called, all I know is it was a good one, with top protection, has a moveable chinguard, oh, and it's graphite grey 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> I also got him one of them jackets with the reinforced back, ribs and elbows. Poor bugger, he looks like the bloody Michelin man when he goes anywhere! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> but hey, a faster bike warrants more protection. (Sorry, I'm sounding like the nagging parent I am now) so please be careful but don't let it stop you from getting back on your bike, once you've recovered of course. On a brighter note, you might get some extra pressies at Christmas, as well as lots of TLC & R&R! Hope you have a great Christmas Get well soon xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 You are lucky to be alive mate. Hope you get full fit soon. As for the compo, I'm sure a ring around the Ambulance chasers will give you your answer. Pick to best one for you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 You are lucky to be alive mate. Hope you get full fit soon. As for the compo, I'm sure a ring around the Ambulance chasers will give you your answer. Pick to best one for you though. Sure you could pass the numbers on for him Boycie. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Get well soon mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sure you could pass the numbers on for him Boycie. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Get well soon mate I never did claim Billy, it was just an unfortunate accident. I put it down to that. I took the moral high ground. And the money would have gone in trust, and not in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Fair do's mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks for the support you lot. Boycie I'm disappointed you didn't reply with puns. I've already done a few in hospital. Don't worry I won't be back on the bike, my cbt was running out on the 12th December so I was getting rid anyway. I've got a car just need to do my test. Ps. I should make a full recovery. Although it may take a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 jees mr heres to a speedy recovery. cant help at all about the compo im afraid only sick pay and an unbiased assessment if you do claim to get you a few extra pennies!!! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 hope the recovery is quick m8 and the pain eases day by day ps was black ice you hit a drug dealer? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks for the support you lot. Boycie I'm disappointed you didn't reply with puns. I've already done a few in hospital. Don't worry I won't be back on the bike, my cbt was running out on the 12th December so I was getting rid anyway. I've got a car just need to do my test. Ps. I should make a full recovery. Although it may take a while I'm sorry I didn't think it was appropriate. I let it slide, and didn't want to drag you in to a mad pun fest at your expense. But if you're up for it, I'm sure they'll cast their eyes on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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