Fredwina 0, CAR 1

[Fredwina]

I go hit by a car at mile 95 of perm. I know have a fractured radius. She (lady in her 80's) turned left in front of me. Bike is with some friends how picked my up and took me to hospital.

[OakLeaf]

Oh boy. So glad it wasn't worse! Heal up quick!

Did the perp stop and give her insurance info?

[Tuckervill]

OH NO!!! Hope you heal quick and can get back on the road. Was she ticketed?

Karen

[aka_kim]

Oh awful! Glad you're reasonably OK. Take care and hope you heal quickly.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

:eek: Dam$! I'm sorry about your arm and your bike! I hope its just your arm. Did she stop and give her insurance info? Police come?

Thank goodness you weren't more seriously injured. Rest easy now, please. Keep us posted as you feel better...

[Susan126]

Oh Fredwina I am so sorry to hear about your accident yesterday. I hope you heal quickly!

Take care!

Sue

[emily_in_nc]

Oh no! What terrible news -- please keep us posted on how you are doing, Fredwina....

[maillotpois]

Oh no! That is awful. I hope it is not more serious than you described. Take care and please keep us updated.

[Red Rock]

I am sorry to hear of this happening to you. I hope you were able to get the needed information before you were rushed off to hospital. In the meantime eat well and rest so you can be yourself again.

Red Rock

[sbctwin]

{{{{{Fredwina}}}}} I hope you heal quickly and can soon post again your great ride reports...

[SouthernBelle]

Older drivers frequently scare me on the road. Hope you heal quick!

[Aggie_Ama]

Oh Fredwina!!! I am glad you weren't hurt more and hope the bike wasn't either. I really wish we had mandatory driving tests at periods through out our lives, youngsters and old people really scare me on the roads!

[jobob]

BikerZ, aka_kim, and I were nearly taken out once by an old lady making a left turn directly into our path - it was a very close call.

Old people who drive when they clearly shouldn't are a big threat to all of us. :mad:

I hope you heal up soon, Fredwina!

[Mr. Bloom]

I'm sorry for what happened. I wish you a speedy recovery!

[gingerale]

How awful!! So glad it wasn't worse, but I know it feels really bad right now. Many prayers for a fast and healthy recovery.

[ASammy1]

OMG! Feel better soon and please keep us posted, Fredwina!

[RolliePollie]

Oh no!!!! I'm glad you're sort of ok. Heal up quick! We'll miss all your great ride pictures while you're recovering!

[cosc]

Oh no. What a rotten thing has happened to you. I hope your recovery goes smoothly and you feel better soon.

[sgtiger]

((((((Fredwina))))))) Some quick healing vibes being sent your way.

[Fredwina]

gee thanks all.
i have no if she was ticketed. The La Verne police were investigating that the last I heard (hard to type one-handed).boos to the La Verne FD :mad: For a mis diagnosis.
Tom and Mary Lou have the bike, The two Tomas are going to tak take the bike to Comp Edge(local shop to be looked over).
Right I've a temporary cast that runs from my fingers to my shoulder. I've got several bone chip floating about.more to come!
PS the most ironic thing is that I'm supposed to have an osteoporosis screening Friday!

[Biciclista]

Aw, I'm so sorry you were hurt! I hope it's better than it looks and that you heal fast!

[Dogmama]

I'm so sorry this happened to you! Hope you can heal up quickly!!

We're getting into snow-bird season here. Drivers with out-of-state plates that look like Q-Tips behind the wheel. :eek:

[kelownagirl]

Hugs Fredwina.... :( Hope you heal quickly (and your bike's ok...)

[Jiffer]

Wow, Fredwina. I'm so sorry to hear what happened. What hospital are you at, or are you still there? I'm guessing there were other club people at the ride since Tom and Mary Lou have your bike, or did you call them?

Do you have family and friends to help you through this?

As often as I think of it, I pray for safety before a ride. This is a good reminder to THINK of it every time!

Hope you heal quickly and are riding again soon. We'll miss you on the club rides.

[Running Mommy]

:(Oh Fredwina!!! How scary! Wishing you a VERY speedy recovery! And our prayers are with you. I remember when you came in the shop that day on your way to casa grande... OY! :(
Heal up quick!! And keep us posted- or have someone post for you. We will be anxious to hear how you are doing- think worried mom syndrome!.

Denise

[Grog]

Oh no!!! That's terrible!

I hope your arm heals quickly. *big hug*

[SadieKate]

Dang, I'm sorry. Heal quickly. Of course it sucks anytime, but fall is such a wonderfultime of year to ride.

[crazycanuck]

Poo :( Sorry to hear an evil person in a car ruined your perm :mad:

Heal soon :)

[ilima]

I'm sorry that happened and hope your bones heal up quickly (and that the lady had plenty of insurance).

[Fredwina]

I called Tom and Mary Lou. I'm at home, but will probably will go to work. I was at San Antonio Community ED.
been think about a housekeeping party:eek:

[xeney]

Just saw this -- how awful. I hope you heal quickly.

[arielmoon]

((((((FREDWINA))))))

Get well soon!

[redrhodie]

Oh no! I hope you and your bike are okay. I think you should rest today, not work.

Get well soon!

[Fredwina]

Oh no! I hope you and your bike are okay. I think you should rest today, not work.

Get well soon!

yes, but then i won't get paid:( ain't self-employment fun?)

[bmccasland]

((((((((((Fredwina)))))))))

I think a housekeeping party is a terrific idea too. Hope you get to feeling better. Let us know what the Doc says.

[spokewench]

Fredwina! Heal up quickly and keep us advised on the outcome of insurance, etc.

spoke

[GLC1968]

Oh wow...that sucks! I'm so sorry to hear this but glad that you are managing well enough.

Heal quickly! :)

[RoadRaven]

I called Tom and Mary Lou. I'm at home, but will probably will go to work. I was at San Antonio Community ED.
been think about a housekeeping party:eek:

(((((((Fedwina))))))

You know... there are other ways to get your house-work done... ;)

Healing hugs from Aotearoa
Rave

[Fredwina]

i have a appt with a orthopedic dr tommorrow at 4 PDT. more to come.

[Iris616]

Wishing you a Speedy recovery! Sorry you were hurt.

[ladyicon]

When i read your post it made my stomach flip. So sorry this had to happen to you. Wishing you Gods speed in your recovery.

[Jones]

I just saw this post. I hope your otrtho visit goes well and get well soon.
Jones

[sundial]

Oh nooooooo!! O gosh, girl! I'm glad you weren't hurt worse than you were. Oh poor arm. I hope your ortho can wave his magic wand and make it better.

[Fredwina]

In between playing telephone tag with the police and the md. it's been a day!
the PD wanted to know the damages to moi and the bike(TBD)
The MD - I have a radial head fracture - they can't cast it without permanently reducing ROM(range of motion)- so I'm back in a week for more x-rays, and then hopefully PT. So no more biking for 2008:(

[Aggie_Ama]

That sucks!

[redrhodie]

Oh NO! That really bites! I hope you'll find something else to take pictures of. I'm going to miss your ride reports! Maybe they can be walk reports?

Anyway, get better fast!

[Tokie]

I'm so sorry for your injury Fredwina - but glad it wasn't more serious too.... Perhaps you could climb up on the trainer or go to spin class (if someone would kindly set up your bike for you)? Will you have some sort of bandage or splint to show that you are injured? People are surprisingly kind and helpful if you have a cast (plus they won't grab/bump/touch you there) when I had my cast I was heartened to hear from my trainer that doing free weights with my non-broken side would help keep me from losing as much strength in my broken side. I looked weird at the gym doing one armed curls, chest presses,lat pull downs, etc,( somehow I never worked up to any 1 armed push ups:rolleyes:) but at least I felt like I was doing something positive. Plus, you can get some endorphins going there too. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Take care! Tokie

[crazycanuck]

Umm Fredwina, do you hike? Why not do some hiking in de mountains you folks have in Californiaayyaayaaaa..??

You'd still be able to take cool photos!

[Momonbikemob]

So sorry Fredwina! And I agree that it is amazing and a relief that you weren't injured worse! Cars are so much bigger!:(
I join the rest in wishing you a quick recovery and hope you can get some great photos from your own two legs :)

[tzvia]

Oh crap!

Oh shoot, hope it heals fast and good as new, man that sucks. :(

[Fredwina]

I've got a fiberglass splint covered by an ace bandage. I may try and do some hiking

[OakLeaf]

Aw, that stinks. (((((Fredwina))))) Be careful hiking, you don't want to get someplace where you lose your footing and reflexively catch yourself with the bad arm :(.

Thank goodness for no cast and starting PT right away, anyhow. Hope it heals up quick! Make sure they give you the good drugs especially for before your PT sessions!

[Geonz]

{{{((( FREDWINA )))}}}

... um, at least it's in the dark of the year?
Hoping that things aren't typical and somehow the perp doesn't get to drive around for a while.

[Smilie]

I am so sorry about your injury.


So no more biking for 2008


At least 2008 is almost over with...hope you heal up quickly! Sending good vibes to you.

[Biciclista]

It's really tough when your hero can't ride! get well soon!!!

[solobiker]

So sorry to hear about what happened. Do you have any more details on the location of the fx? I know you said distal head of the radius. Was it displaced??

[Fredwina]

no said anything about displacement:o
from my laywoman's prepective at the x-rays, there appears to be a chip in the bone right where it starts to flare for the elbow.

[solobiker]

So it sounds like a few fx as you mentioned one was at the distal end/head of the radius which is near your wrist and a chip at your elbow too. Did you mention that you are in a splint type of cast vs a plaster one?? How long do they want you to keep it immobile? I know you mentioned about having to start PT. Let me know what you find out, I am an OT and we also work with people who have had injuries to their UEs ( arms). I may be able to give you a few ideas to talk with you therapist or Dr about.

[solobiker]

As for the hiking, that would be great, just becareful you don't slip...Yikes.

[solobiker]

I just went back and re-read your post, sorry my mistake, for some reason I thout you had mentioned the distal end of the radius. Hope your appointment goes well and if you have any questions re: therapy let me know and I will answer them if I can.

[teigyr]

Fredwina, I am so sorry to hear about your accident.

Is the fire affecting you? I just heard about it...looks bad but it also looks like it is becoming contained.

[Fredwina]

nope, so far. Jiffer is a lot closer. It's at the the 15 freeway and Sierra in Fontana, and i'm almost in Upland: http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_10790210

[jesvetmed]

Fredwina -- Hugs to you and hope you recover smoothly. I just read this and am a bit behind. I'm glad it's not turned out any worse than this.
Take care of yourself. Hope we hear good news about the bike, too.

[Fredwina]

I got a new splint, which puts my wrist in a different position. I go back in two weeks.

[Biciclista]

I was just thinking about you! how are you feeling?
new splint better?

[Fredwina]

It's more confining , and puts my hand in an awkward position for activities of daily life

[Velobambina]

Fredwina - So sorry about your broken bone. I broke my radius ice skating back in winter '03. It was relatively minor, compared w/your break. Just a sling--no cast, splint, etc. I started moving it right away so I didn't lose any mobility (heard horror stories). Hurt like a Dickens and I was thankful for my high tolerance for pain -- wouldn't accept pain meds from the doc. Just turning my hand was enough to make my eyes tear up. :(

It's a good thing you've been started on PT already.

Keep us updated on your progress! Sending lots of healing vibes your way.

[Fredwina]

I haven't started pt yet - now two week away:o

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I hope your arm heals well...poor thing! :(

[Fredwina]

heard from the Insurance, they're not disputing the guilt :) this sounds like it may be drawn out- they will not pay until i'm healed . Any idea how to hnadle this? I also want to make sure Blue Cross gets reimbursed - as I have an indivdual policy and don't want my rates to go up
maybe i should get tested for Alzhiemer's- I Left my wallet at Albertson's this morning.

[bmccasland]

Let your insurance take it up with their insurance. Then stand back and watch the fur fly.

[skibum]

Just went through this myself. The auto insurance wants to wait until all treatment is complete before they pay out on anything. I'm sure they want to just cut a single check and then have you sign something to release them from further liability. It stinks because that puts the burden on you to handle the expenses until they pay you back.

I tried to give them the info on my medical insurance so they could pay them back for my medical expenses. But, they told me they wanted to deal with just me and it was up to me to reimburse my medical insurance company. I contacted my medical insurance company anyway -- partly to be sure they would still cover my expenses and partly to give them the opportunity to deal directly with the auto insurance co. They are in communication with the auto insurance company but told me it is pretty common for them to just deal with the injured person and leave it up to you to reimburse anyone else. It's still a very good idea to keep the medical insurance company in the loop.

I recently had my final doctor's appt and submitted the paperwork to the auto insurance company this week. We'll see how it goes with getting a settlement and closing things out with my medical insurance.

I hope your healing goes well and you feel better soon.

[Fredwina]

I meet wth the Ins adujster on Tuesday - if havn't done this before, it's like testifing in court- A lot of work and talk to an attorney first unlike moi:(
I now have an attorney!
his name is Gary Brustin(www.bicyclelawyer.com)
he is the one who adverstises in the back of Bicycling Magazine, and he came to talk to our club last night
He not only specializes in Bicycling accidents - but is member of the California and LA County bars (which is where the accident happen)
He did say that we have it 90% by the ins admitting thier guilt. the main is to make sure they don't get too cheap.:mad:
he works on a % of settlment
He wants to see the bike tommorrow.

[Biciclista]

Good for you, glad you got an attorney. He will take care of you. BIke attorneys are the best!

[bmccasland]

He did say that we have it 90% by the ins admitting thier guilt. the main is to make sure they don't get too cheap.:mad:
he works on a % of settlment
He wants to see the bike tommorrow.

Fredwina,
Glad you have representation. Just make certain that there's enough $$ left from his fees to cover your costs - medical, bike repair, etc. I'm sure he'll have this tidbit covers. What's the use of him being paid, but not you?

And maybe not all personal injury lawyers are snakes in the grass. Not to cast any dispersions on reptiles. :rolleyes:

As a cyclist, is he prepared for the horror of the evil damage done to your bike?

[Fredwina]

I got the splint off and get to start torture/PT friday!(2/week for 4 weeks)

[Irulan]

heard from the Insurance, they're not disputing the guilt :) this sounds like it may be drawn out- they will not pay until i'm healed . Any idea how to hnadle this? I also want to make sure Blue Cross gets reimbursed - as I have an indivdual policy and don't want my rates to go up
maybe i should get tested for Alzhiemer's- I Left my wallet at Albertson's this morning.

Hmm. Been through a variation of this. Your bills, expenses and anything else including lost wages and pain/suffereing ought to be covered in the final settlement. This is what you have a lawyer for: to determine all that, project for any future medical cost, pain and suffering etc. Don't let them pressure you into signing the settlement before the lawyer gives you the OK.

Your personal health insurance should NOT go up.

In my case, it was an auto/auto situation with the other driver one hundred percent at fault. My auto insurer handled all the bills and then went after the other guy for reimbursement, I was completely out of the loop on that after I had provided my claim info. I am not sure how health insurance works, but given that every time we do anything to ourselves we have to fill out one of those "who can we sue/who might have some liability here" forms, I would think you could work withyour health insurer. ???

FWIW, an average percentage for a lawyer to take in these cases is around 30%.

[Fredwina]

33%
And he said that Anthem will wait till after the settlement, and then ask me to send them thier poritiion of the settlement.

[Geonz]

Happy splint-free dancing! May the PT be worth the pain...

[Fredwina]

I wasn't too bad, plus I got a whole bunch of new toys!
went around execising, then got massageed, and then the pain began:(
I get to go on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15am:eek:
(www.teampt.com)

[Fredwina]

Well, I'm apparently too stiff, so instead of 2/week, I now have to do 3/week:(
And the train schedule is such that I do better with my hours if I drive in:mad:

[bmccasland]

Fredwina - I did better with 3x per week on my shoulder. Kept things looser. I'd do even better if I continued my exercises after my therapy sessions were over......

[Fredwina]

good news, bad news
Good news
my attorney (http://www.bicycleLawyer.com)forward me a check for $400 from the insurance company to fix my bike and clothing :)
The bad news
I got told I need three more weeks of PT :( Maybe buying that bent is a good idea after all (If I can only get the settlement money)

[sundial]

Are you in pain? :( Do you have someone to help you around the house? I hope you are doing better. I did a couple of miles for you today.

[Fredwina]

no pian , except for when put wieght on it (though I'm supposed to get more home exercises)

[NbyNW]

Glad to hear you're on the mend! Hope the PT goes well. Keep us posted!

[Zen]

$400? That doesn't seem like enough :( :confused: :mad:

[Triskeliongirl]

$400? That doesn't seem like enough :( :confused: :mad:

Presumably that's not her settlement, that's just the damage to the bike and clothes (which must have been what she asked for). When I had my accident, I quickly got a check for the bike damage based on an estimate from my bike shop for what it cost to replace my bike since it was totalled, but the settlement, which include the medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering comes later. I didn't think to ask for the bike clothes (they had to cut my nice sugoi shorts off my), good call fredwina). You don't want to settle until you are sure what your final medical expenses are.

[Fredwina]

Presumably that's not her settlement, that's just the damage to the bike and clothes (which must have been what she asked for). When I had my accident, I quickly got a check for the bike damage based on an estimate from my bike shop for what it cost to replace my bike since it was totalled, but the settlement, which include the medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering comes later. I didn't think to ask for the bike clothes (they had to cut my nice sugoi shorts off my), good call fredwina). You don't want to settle until you are sure what your final medical expenses are.
Clothes : don't thank me, thank Gary,
Also got money for a new helmet.
Yes, it just for bike damage - The final settlement will come after I m discharged from PT/MD care(like you said), since from what I have read, I will not regain 100% Range of motion, and there is a possibility that I may need joint replacement surgery down the road

[Biciclista]

wow, I'm really sorry to hear that you were that badly hurt. I am SO glad you got a lawyer..

[OakLeaf]

Oh man Fredwina, sorry to hear that. :(:( I didn't even know they did elbow replacements.

Hope the PT is going as well as possible.

[Fredwina]

Oh man Fredwina, sorry to hear that. :(:( I didn't even know they did elbow replacements.

Hope the PT is going as well as possible.
TMI? (http://www.zimmer.com/z/ctl/op/global/action/1/id/530/template/PC/navid/131)

[jesvetmed]

TMI?
Never TMI....but I'm weird that way.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. Good luck with it all.
FWIW: Most that I know that have had joint replacements have done VERY well, and been very glad they did it. Hopefully it won't be necessary for you, though. Hang in there.

[Fredwina]

I got discharged from PT on Friday.
My next MD appt is next week, so hopefully, I'll be back on the road soon.:)

[Zen]

Well then this one's for you, Fredwina (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMVUL_VGMb8&feature=related)

[OakLeaf]

I guess that means you feel ready but you're just waiting for clearance? Yippee!!

[Fredwina]

I guess that means you feel ready but you're just waiting for clearance? Yippee!!

yepers!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Wonderful news. :) :)

[ladyicon]

That's great news Fredwina, and the weather is starting to warm up :p.

Zen, I love those signs :D.

[Fredwina]

I was discharged from the MD yesterday, so I rode (probably shoudn't as I know have a horrible cold :( )
The roubiax is still considered "evidence" so I used the Hybird
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq93/Janalingo/downsized_0113091148a.jpg
The other bike path in Rancho Cucamonga:
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq93/Janalingo/downsized_0113091145.jpg
an addtion to the rail trail it ends here(Interstate 15) since this the line between R.c. and Fontana:
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq93/Janalingo/0113091218.jpg

[Biciclista]

how far did you ride for your first ride?

gasp, are you bionic now?

[OakLeaf]

w00t!

Now take care of that cold y'hear?

[redrhodie]

Yay, ride pics! It's been too long. Good for you!

Now don't do too much too soon! Baby steps.

[Fredwina]

I did 16 - probably too much, but I wanted to see how far they had extended the trail - it's about another mile
all organic (except for my denutures :o )
cold is getting better

[maillotpois]

Yay! Glad you got a ride in!

[Fredwina]

The only problem right is that My Roubaix is still considered evidence and cannot be fixed until settlement - it needs a new wheel (I have a spare), and some handle bar tape (a little bar Harder to fix with destroying the evidence ):( I much more comfortable on it than my Hybird, but I should have another addition to the the stable in a couple of weeks:)

[Fredwina]

we've reached a tenetative settlement with her ins. Should have the$ in about 30 days.

[sundial]

Yay! Closure!!

[Aint Doody]

Yay, Freddy!!!! Good outcome, and I hope it's million$$$$.

[Fredwina]

not even close, but I'm wasn't expecting that (although it would have been nice)
It probably enough to buy several nice bikes, but we still working on wether AnthemBC wants to recover their part(still , that's not much)
I spent my 401K to move out here - let's say that this will go a long way to getting me to where I can retire:cool:

[Ninabike]

Hey Fredwina, that's great. Money can't really make up for a bad injury, but at least it is some closure.

[MM_QFC!]

hmmm, how come you have to wait another 30 days (can you tell that I'm hitting my "frustration" threshold with others' timelines?!)??
You've been through enough and it seems like it's another unnecessary burden to make you wait longer, when we all know how quickly things can be resolved when people are willing and cooperative!
When it comes time for me to be in this phase, I think that I will refuse to be the only one to be patient and wait yet again; enough!

[Fredwina]

The answer is.
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Paperwork:rolleyes:
I need to sign some papers, and we still need to know if Anthem wants thier money back
Patience - yes I know - you should see the PT bill on my desk

[Fredwina]

I got all the paperwork read and signed this weekend still 3-4 weeks away from the $.

[MM_QFC!]

Glad to hear...I'm sure that you're more than ready to put this all behind you (I know that I sure am for my situation!).
Tailwinds!
Mary

[Fredwina]

I have the check:)
but it's made out to me and my lawyer. I have to endorse it , mail it back to him, and he will take his cut out of the check he will mail me back:(

[MM_QFC!]

glad to hear it and...not at all surprised about the pay your lawyer first piece!

I hope that you're rightfully compensated and can put this behind you soon.
Tailwinds!
Mary...who is still in the dregs of the whole crash/injury aftermath...:(

[arielmoon]

I have the check:)
but it's made out to me and my lawyer. I have to endorse it , mail it back to him, and he will take his cut out of the check he will mail me back:(

Glad to hear you got the check. :)

[Fredwina]

Glad to hear you got the check. :)

Yes, but it would be even better if I got to deposit it rather than endorsing it and mailing it back!:o

[MM_QFC!]

Yes, but it would be even better if I got to deposit it rather than endorsing it and mailing it back!:o

+1, but you already know how it all works...you're the victim - with injuries to your body and damages to your bike...but you're the last in line (am speaking from already assuming this to be what'll happen in my case too, from my observations :()

[Tuckervill]

Yeah! What MM said. :mad:

Why do I have to PAY $10 for the police report to get the insurance information on the guy who hit my car while I was away from it, when I'm entitled to the information in the first place??? Aren't I the victim here?? :mad::mad::mad::mad:

[\hijack]

Karen

[Fredwina]

I got a settlement check yesterday:)
May get some more, as we held some back just in case my Health ins wants the money they spent on me Back