my century, dog crash

[Jo-n-NY]

Miranda...so sorry to hear about your crash. A few years ago my season ended on Labor Day because of a crash where I fratured my shoulder. I put my mtn bike on the trainer because it was easier to get on and off and pedeled sitting upright because my arm was in a sling. It mentally felt good to keep my legs spinning.

I think that was a horrilbe attitude of the dog owner. Something needs to be done, not just for you and your future and what you will intail during recovery, but for any other cyclist that rides past their house.

BTW...I often thought if keeping my shoulder mobile would have been better because PT was so painful as my shoulder was stuck and I still do not have full range of motion. Then again it might be different with a collarbone than a shoulder.

as you have heard from others, take time to heal

~ JoAnn

[Fredwina]

The way it was explained to me was that the time you spend with the joint immoblie is a comprise - it better for healing to keep it immoblie, but the more you keep it immoblie, the more (and more painful) PT you need to recover your ROM

[Miranda]

Thanks for those added thoughts. The support really helps. And it gives me some more things to think about.

At least for now I have worked out getting my MRI test, PT evaluation, and follow-up doctor's appointment. I visited the site where I will get my MRI and chatted with the tech too. That made me feel better about it. The unknown in itself can be a scary thing sometimes. Think I'll be ok for the test now (& doc did order sedation, good thing).

Back to Advil and ice for now.

Miranda

[emily_in_nc]

Miranda, I am so very sorry to hear about your crash! I had a dog-induced crash in 2005 while training for a century. I have posted about it many times on this forum, but here was a post I looked up that detailed what I did to recoup my expenses and my experience talking with a lawyer. Not sure if the link will post the entire thread or my exact post, but if the entire thread comes up, look at page 3 for my long post.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...vis#post414919

I certainly wish you the best. I will never be 100% but am riding again, running, hiking, etc.

Take good care and heal well,

Emily

[malkin]

That sounds like a wicked wreck.

Take care. It can take a long time and it probably seems like forever.

[ivorygorgon]

I work for a personal injury attorney. Consult with an attorney now, not later. You likely have a good claim. Please don't hurt it by trying to deal with insurance companies on your own. Please get legal advice. Just because you consult does not mean you must file a lawsuit. Consulting will simply give you more information and options. Most PI attorneys consult for free and represent you on a contingency fee basis (no money up front.).

Also, I have to tell you that if you are considering a claim, do not post details on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter etc. These postings can and will be used against you by the insurance companies. I am not trying to be scary, but this is just fact.

Take care, I truly hope you feel better soon. As a dog owner and lover, I am appalled at how some dog owners are, they give the rest of us a bad name.

[Miranda]

Just wanted to say thx for those additional replies. Appreciate the input and well wishes.