Cousin loses leg in motorcycle wreck

z06boy · 07-16-2008, 08:36 AM

Wow !!

Hate to hear stories like this that damper the fun and enjoyment of motorcycle riding. Thoughts are definitely with your cousin and family...that really sucks.

I was in a pretty bad accident a few years back and I remember them telling me they were going to amputate my left leg just below the knee...talk about getting hit with a ton of bricks !! Luckily for me they decided to attempt to save it with several surgeries/skin graphs etc.... and did...even though I still have issues with the leg...ankle and foot.

On a positive note though...stories like this make me realize how lucky I was regardless...mainly because I was riding solo...my wife (then GF) was at work and was supposed to be with me but wasn't. I didn't lose a loved one in the process like you cousin...man I hate to think what she's going to have to go through.

rider76 · 07-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Fucking insurance companies are some heartless bastards... Hope she gets everything she deserves in the settlement

Gas Man · 07-17-2008, 03:06 AM

Capt... does she need anything. I know a few people in Witchita... one person who is very well known in the area. Could have some bikers get her some flowers, or whatever. Let me know... I will call in a few favors. They are bikers so they understand.

NONE_too_SOFT · 07-17-2008, 06:32 AM

Jesus. Elderly, teenagers, drunks... So many people out there dont appreciate their privilege to drive.

Hope she has a speedy recovery, and you and yours can get through this okay.

07-17-2008, 03:06 AM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Capt... does she need anything. I know a few people in Witchita... one person who is very well known in the area. Could have some bikers get her some flowers, or whatever. Let me know... I will call in a few favors. They are bikers so they understand. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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07-16-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Wow !! Hate to hear stories like this that damper the fun and enjoyment of motorcycle riding. Thoughts are definitely with your cousin and family...that really sucks. I was in a pretty bad accident a few years back and I remember them telling me they were going to amputate my left leg just below the knee...talk about getting hit with a ton of bricks !! Luckily for me they decided to attempt to save it with several surgeries/skin graphs etc.... and did...even though I still have issues with the leg...ankle and foot. On a positive note though...stories like this make me realize how lucky I was regardless...mainly because I was riding solo...my wife (then GF) was at work and was supposed to be with me but wasn't. I didn't lose a loved one in the process like you cousin...man I hate to think what she's going to have to go through.

07-16-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Fucking insurance companies are some heartless bastards... Hope she gets everything she deserves in the settlement

07-17-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Jesus. Elderly, teenagers, drunks... So many people out there dont appreciate their privilege to drive. Hope she has a speedy recovery, and you and yours can get through this okay.