So I.....

[JHarris1385]

First do not have much energy to type much....and it is hard to concentrate on the computer screen...
Beacuase.

I totaled my fiance's Mustang this past Sunday in a wreck that resulted in me as the only passenger (driver) being hit on the highway by someone in a truck that pulled out in front of me. The nose of the stang went under the bed of this truck straight to the rear axle and took the axle with it. The axle completely fell off the truck and the bed laid on the highway.

To make things short since I am struggling to do this even with the pain meds.
I have thus far.
Fractured my spine C5 near the neck.
Sprained my neck, hip, right knee and ankle
Torn my MCL in left knee
Dislocated my right shoulder (I broke my left humorous off in 2002 snowboaring)
Dislocated my right clavicle
Jammed multiple ribs
Multiple contusions mainly internal around the ribs, spleen, hip, shoulders
Trauma to my liver, gallbladder, spleen (the extent will be tested once again tomorrow at a specialist)

They say I am lucky to be alive, lucky to be walking (C6 controls paralyasis and breathing, what C.Reevs broke), and that I am dealing with the pain well.

I am in a neck brace and walk with a limp....

[JoFotoz]

Dude that SUXS :eek:...be well...heal fast.


jo
.

[Triathlete]

Wow! Glad to hear you are doing as well as you are. Sounds like a pretty serious accident. Hope everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery!

[cyronman]

holy ****, J

best of luck for a thorough recovery, man.

[johnnyapollo]

Sorry to hear what happened - luck on a speedy recovery!

-- John

[Ldub]

Sounds like a pretty raw deal dude, get well soon.:thumbup:

[CrnCnn]

glad you are still with us, get better man. Hope that twirp had insurance.

[Joe_Black]

x2 to all said above! Get better and find your fiance a VX! :)

[tomdietrying]

Dude, sorry to hear about your misfortune. Hope everything gets back to normal for you soon.
Peace.
Tom
012009

[WormGod]

Thats a case of the suck. Been there, done that. I know how you feel.

A good lawyer can at least get the legal stuff off of your plate and off your mind. Let him worry about the mess and you worry about getting healed up. Good luck.

[MSHardeman]

HOLY COW!! I was stunned to read about what happened, but I'm glad that you're still with us. Take it easy and make sure to do everything that the physical therapists say so you'll heal well.

[ZEUS]

OH WALK IT OFF! Kidding man... I am glad you are "alright" as in not dead and still able to walk and talk. Keep your spirits up and keep us up to date on your recovery! Best wishes...

[etlsport]

yea been there too, good luck with the recovery man

[4X4 UFO]

Glad to hear you're still with us. I know you're in pain, but you'll get past it. I was riding a sportbike 5 years ago, and lost an argument with a groundhog. I've got a fair amount of metal holding me together, but I healed up faster than I thought I would, and you will, too. Just try to let the drugs do their work..............

[don moore]

Ouch..I know how you feel...I just went through that..get a good lawyer....it makes alot of stress go away...Hope you recover well.....

[Ascinder]

I feel for you man, at least you're still breathing though. Get well fast and keep us updated. If you're posting up on the site that soon after a major accident like that, we know at least you're OK in the head!!!;):p Good luck on a speedy recovery!!

[AlaskaVX]

Glad to Hear...



















It wasn't your Vehicross! :bgwo:

Sounds brutal....Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[JHarris1385]

Thanks to all.....Sorry for being short...In slightly more pain than ever.....

My MRI was today but the radiologist was not in so I will not know due to the holiday the true final outcome untill wensday. I have a follow up test on Monday to be ran on my organs. The sphleen, liver and (gal)bladder are not operating to specs. Also it has aggravated my migraines that I have in similar nature to scott. In fact I was to get tested next month for the same procedure he went through. I dont remember what all I said in my first post (too drugged to read it) but once again thank you all.

I just had to get online. I am a fighter when it comes to injuries and absolutely hate sitting around. So the least I could do was attempt to get online and check this site out in hopes of finding the window fix issue video - to conveince me to purchase the brackets.


To all who advised that a good lawyer is needed. That is never a problem for me.... My dad a well known lawyer here in the Kentuckiana area and is more fuled than ever to take a case......(Im a pre law student as well)

Car for the fiance wise...I wanted to get her into an AXIOM but that might not happen. SHe is budgeting in the under $10,000 range. She midly cares about gas mileage. She wants a sunroof and leather is possible. She like autos from the bigger explorer (to feel powerfull i think) to the Jetta or Mazda 6, but is having troubles on finding one she likes with low enough mileage...I am trying my best but I am not at my best. So far we saw a Saab 2003 9-3 with 50K on the clock for roughly 9k? Open to suggestions. I will tell her to check this thread too....

Thank you all again....

[Joe_Black]

Hang in there! As for the fiance's car, find her an '04 Axiom (Direct Injection) in 2WD and you may make her happy in both the budget and mileage department.

[nocturnalVX]

Glad you are doing ok (as can be after having a truck fall on you), and hope you get better fast. Good luck!

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Wow...this along with Moncha's ordeal really pegs the poo-poo meter :( .One more of you guys has so much as a case of the hiccups and I'm gonna need to go on anti-depressants! :sad1:

I hope & wish for you to have the speediest of recoveries!

[Anita]

Sorry this has happened to you. Be a fighter but get the rest your body needs to heal. Best wishes on your speedy recovery.

[CoastieCosta567]

hang in there buddy, i hope you get well, and don't worry it all will work out. take care man.

[Chopper]

Thanks to all.....Sorry for being short...In slightly more pain than ever.....

My MRI was today but the radiologist was not in so I will not know due to the holiday the true final outcome untill wensday. I have a follow up test on Monday to be ran on my organs. The sphleen, liver and (gal)bladder are not operating to specs. Also it has aggravated my migraines that I have in similar nature to scott. In fact I was to get tested next month for the same procedure he went through. I dont remember what all I said in my first post (too drugged to read it) but once again thank you all.

I just had to get online. I am a fighter when it comes to injuries and absolutely hate sitting around. So the least I could do was attempt to get online and check this site out in hopes of finding the window fix issue video - to conveince me to purchase the brackets.


To all who advised that a good lawyer is needed. That is never a problem for me.... My dad a well known lawyer here in the Kentuckiana area and is more fuled than ever to take a case......(Im a pre law student as well)

Car for the fiance wise...I wanted to get her into an AXIOM but that might not happen. SHe is budgeting in the under $10,000 range. She midly cares about gas mileage. She wants a sunroof and leather is possible. She like autos from the bigger explorer (to feel powerfull i think) to the Jetta or Mazda 6, but is having troubles on finding one she likes with low enough mileage...I am trying my best but I am not at my best. So far we saw a Saab 2003 9-3 with 50K on the clock for roughly 9k? Open to suggestions. I will tell her to check this thread too....

Thank you all again....Suggestion...never alow her to look at a Saab again. Get better soon

[JHarris1385]

No saab????? What would be your choices? This is his fiance speaking.

[CoastieCosta567]

:eek: ;eeko; you got caught Chappa :laughing:

[Bulldoggie]

I think I've had all of those injuries, plus the ribs puncturing the lung. But not at the same time!
The Back injury and nerve damage can be slow to heal, I had to clump along for a few months, not able to control my foot for a while. I still remember the sci-fi dreams from pain, meds, and lack of sleep.
The good news, I don't even give it much thought these days. It will get better :grino: Sounds like you are keeping your spirits high, hang tough.:luck:

[nfpgasmask]

Dude, that sucks. Sorry to hear about this. Just be thankful it wasn't your time, and get better fast!

Bart

[Chopper]

No saab????? What would be your choices? This is his fiance speaking.Yeah, I got caught. Saab idiosyncrasies get very expensive, very quickly...ie. replacing/reprogramming a lost keyfob runs around a grand!! Mazda 3's and 6's handle great, are reliable, and run efficiently....leave the Rotary for the gearheads. The Nissan Altima we bought in '03, has provided 70,000 problem free miles so far...only oil changes.There is always, the soulless but utterly dependable Camry, and my personal favorites (for commuting duties) the Civic or Accord. I currently race Mazda's, and have piloted Nissan's in the past, so I am a bit biased, but the above vehicles are the models my experience has shown to be the most dependable, and easy to work on. Take good care of our John:thumbup::luck:

[BeeVenom]

I haven't been on the forum in a few weeks and did not know about your injuries. You'll be in my prayers and thoughts along with Moncha. Get better quick! Best regards, Scott

[Raque Thomas]

Sorry to hear about the accident. The injuries suck, but having a pickup truck sitting in your lap could have resulted in a lot worse! Glad to hear that you made it through - get the rest you need and resist the temptation to do more than you should before the doctors tell you it's OK! Keep us posted on your recovery!

[kpaske]

Wow, so sorry to hear about the accident man... Keep up the fight and get better real soon.

As for the replacement car, it might be tough for under $10k, but I'd look for a used Jetta or Passat TDI (diesel). Comfort and luxury on the well loaded ones are comparable (in my opinion) to much more expensive vehicles and fuel mileage and reliability are excellent. Even with the soaring fuel prices these days, diesel is still the more economical option, and if they go much higher, biodiesel will be an even better option (last I checked it retailed for $3.25 - 3.50 /gal).

[VXIRONwoMAN]

:eek: Glad to hear your alright! But CAN ALL THE VX DRIVERS ON HERE STOP HURTING THEMSELVES! I am gonna have an ulcer by Christmas with all these outrageous things happening to you all (and not in a good way!). Here's to a fast recovery. :_beer: Get well soon! :flower:

[don moore]

was the car hurt?????:eek:

lol..be careful:smilegray

[tom4bren]

Just learned of your ordeal. Sorry to hear about it but praying for a quick recovery. Good luck to your fiance in her search for a new ride as well.

Tom

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Hope you're healing well! Is no news good news in this situation? It's been too long since we heard from you! :p

[JHarris1385]

......Thanks to all that wished me well.....

Untill recently I had my fiance type for me.

I have had numerous MRI's, catscan and all the such over the past two weeks.
Thus far the verdict now is I have seven consecutive Cspine vertebrae in a combination of fractured/dislodged/rubbing the one above and below and more. A cleared MCL havent gotten word on the ACL and other ligaments. Knee cap is under alot of pain so I had a more specific x-ray of it as well. I sprained my hips and multiple ribs, jammed 6 ribs, strained my sternum and sprained my right ankle. So I have a bad left knee and bad right ankle, walking is fun but I have been out and about since then (home depot) to be exact. I have aggravated alot of pre-existing problems too from when I busted off my humorous snowboarding..... I have also had numerous test run on my organs to make sure they are performing. Thus far I have serious signs of liver damage and such....

I have been to work/school since March 16th and will hopefully return on April 7th but have not been yet cleared to drive.

As for the car.....Not sure what has been said yet. But we got enough out of her car to pay it off and use $1,000 of it to put towards a honeymoon (cruise to Bahamas) and $2,000 as a down payment on a 2002 Explorer .

[Gussie2000]

Hope you heal soon buddy.

As i always said,an accident is never a good experience.

[tom4bren]

Glad to hear that you're making progress. We'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming. Keep us posted.

[nfpgasmask]

Wow dude, that sounds a lot more serious with liver damage :eek:. Take care of that man, and get well soon!

Bart

PS - It sounds like some serious R&R and a little TG16 is order! :gring:

[vxDAKINECHICvx]

Oops, I guess I don't get on this site much anymore, as I just discovered this post. So sorry you are having to go through this pain! At least your okay...you will be in my thoughts!

[Chopper]

Livers regrow really well. You can almost make a whole one from a piece of one.....no beer for you!! Narcotics only! Get better bra........;)