Broke wrist in bike crash

[eclectic]

No suggestions just sorry to hear about your accident
prayers that surgery goes well and recovering time is quick

Take care

[Susie]

I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. I was hit by a truck in May and I wholeheartedly agree with the advice to talk to an attorney. The driver's insurance quickly replaced my bike, but starting ignoring me about the medical. I finally talked to a lawyer and things are rolling.

I'm still off the bike since an MRI two months after the crash showed a fracture (that did not show up in x-rays the night of the accident) as well as cartilage damage but I'm sure that you can ride on a trainer right now if you either sit up straight or only use one hand on the bars. I wouldn't hit the road again until your doctor says it's OK, though.

Take care and I hope you feel heal quickly.

Susie

[DDH]

Oh my goodness, I'm glad you are okay. I cannot believe she was worried about the car and not you. I think, fault or not, my first thought would be with those involved. Material items can be replaced, bodies, people and body parts cannot.

I don't know what to tell you about your case other than like veogirl said, don't settle or talk to anyone until you talk to an attorney.
I mean, I am not a sue crazy person. I don't believe in all these people that sue for anything and everything little thing they can find, but you do have to protect yourself.

I would think that a bicycle or a pedestrian would always have the right of way as long as they are crossing or riding where they are suppose to. And they don't run or ride right out in front of you.
Anyway, good luck with your surgery, and let us know what happens.

[Brandy]

I'm sorry to hear about your crash. I hope that surgery goes well and that you heal quickly!

[Crankin]

Sorry about your crash; perhaps I can shed some light on getting back to riding. In August 03 my husband fell off a ladder and broke BOTH wrists. One was just a hairline that only required a splint, but the other required surgery and pins. He got the cast off after 5 weeks (after annoying the Dr. not to wait 6) and got on the bike the next day. He was in horrible pain and could only do ten miles, but he increased it slowly for a couple of weeks, along with going to OT and home exercises. I would say after 2 months he felt totally normal. By then it was getting cold out, so when he started riding again in March there were no problems. He was religious about doing the exercises and probably would not have listened if the doc had said to stay off of the bike (he didn't).
Hope your recovery goes well.

Robyn