Triumphrat

Triumphy · 02-21-2007, 03:57 PM

I just had a fender bender, minimal damage to the bike other then scratches, but I locked the front brakes and went over the bar and hit my head.

I did not suffer any major injuries, I was released the same day with lots of bruices and lots of pain killers...

Luckly I had good gear including gloves, helmet and jacket so scratches were to a minimal and the helmet saved my life, because I did hit my head when I landed.

I noticed a couple of things, the cop and hospital personel do not have a lot of simpathy for bike riders, you get treated like s*ht at ER. It is like if I deserved it just for liking to ride a bike.

Second, they just concern themselves about head injuries or broken bones.

I am glad I am alive, I have stayed home for the last 3 days resting, I wonder what I should be doing or watching for...

I am very sore and bruise up, but I think it is normal.

Any advice or hints could help me....

JubileeBonne · 02-21-2007, 04:10 PM

Triumphy,
Sorry to hear about your crash. The ER treatment should be reported to the facility's administrator. Tho, it's tough to make a claim if you were given minimal, adequate treatment. I think you should at least post the ER name and address so folks here can sound off!

You've been wise to rest and take it easy. Usually after these type of accidents, injuries have a way of hiding for a day or two. Check your range of motion on all extremities; arms, legs, then check toes and fingers. Move your neck, shoulders, etc around. If you find tight spots or activities difficult that once were easy, this is a sign of a possible problem. If you can't grip a soft object (tennis ball) or raise up on your tip toes, you've got possible nerve or connettive tissue damage.

Get off the pain killers as soon as possible. They can mask serious problems. Go see your private Doc if you have any questions about the care that you received, the meds, or your current condition.

GWS,

Len

[ This message was edited by: JubileeBonne on 2007-02-21 14:12 ]

Anchorbend · 02-21-2007, 04:33 PM

I hate to say it but ER personnel deal with so many serious problems daily, not to mention having to see indigent and people who use the ER for routine care, that they become pretty jaded just to maintain their sanity.. When it is you that is hurt, you feel like **** and want some sympathy, you probably won't find it in an ER. . Don't be too harsh on them, these people really do earn their keep unlike a lot of other medical personnel. They also really care about getting you healthy.

oregonthruxton · 02-21-2007, 04:40 PM

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Any advice or hints could help me....

never lock the front brakes! speedy recovery...

wenzel850 · 02-21-2007, 07:17 PM

I have to agree with Anchorbend about the ER staff being jaded. Its the only way you can keep you sanity in that kind of environment.

I don't work in an ER, I just bring them their patients.

REVOLT · 02-21-2007, 07:56 PM

A few things...Most importantly I wish the best in recovery and getting back on the road!! I too went down about a month ago...Landed on my right shoulder and helmet...to this very day I still day dream about how I wasn't seriously hurt. Anyhow, I hope you are up and running 100% ASAP!!!

GEAR!! It saves lives!! When I see a motorcyclist wearing a t shirt, pudding bowl helmet and no gloves...I can't help but imagine "what if" they go down. I would not wish what happen to me on anyone, and therefore cringe at the idea of what could have happen to me if I had not been wearing a legit DOT helmet, Riding jacket with armor and full gloves. Now that's not to say we become invincible with gear on...but you can't argue it helps...every little bit!

ER- I worked on an A.L.S. (Advance Life Support) Ambulance in downtown Phoenix back in the day and it's true..."bedside manner" is not on the top of the list, particularly in the ER...they want to find what is wrong with you and then treat/heal you as soon as they can...I wouldn't take it personal...If you feel as though you were not treated (medically speaking) appropriately, then I would contact the Admin...

All in all...Good Luck! God Bless! And hope to see you on the road soon!!!

hkt100 · 02-21-2007, 07:57 PM

Don't be put off by the ER staff. They did their primary job. You can follow up the other aches and pains with your local doctor or however they do it where you live when you have a non life threatening injury or sickness.

Tlaloc · 02-21-2007, 08:38 PM

For what it's worth, I crashed my non-motorized bike Labor Day weekend, lacerating my knee and cracking my helmet. The ER staff at Good Samaritan in NW Portland were very kind.

whoa · 02-21-2007, 11:51 PM

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On 2007-02-21 13:57, Triumphy wrote:
the cop and hospital personel do not have a lot of simpathy for bike riders

This is common among non riding beings. Some of us have righteous indignation when a rider doesn't wear a helmet, and talk about gene pool cleansing. Many non-riders have the same view on riders.

10860 · 02-22-2007, 12:49 AM

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On 2007-02-21 21:51, whoa wrote:

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On 2007-02-21 13:57, Triumphy wrote:
the cop and hospital personel do not have a lot of simpathy for bike riders

This is common among non riding beings. Some of us have righteous indignation when a rider doesn't wear a helmet, and talk about gene pool cleansing. Many non-riders have the same view on riders.

Uh - this is common among people who see accident victims every day. I've become numb over the years to people getting hurt in accidents - doesn't matter if they're on a cycle or in a car. I do my job and move along with my day - it's not my job to coddle.

Triumphy - sorry you crashed. Advice or hints: go put on your big girl panties and quit whining about your local service providers. $ hit happens - get better and climb back on the horse.