So.... how much for the bike?

I kid, I kid; good to hear you're alright.

I went out tonight and measured the tire marks.  I got about 59 feet from beginning to end/scrapes in the pavement from my exhaust.  I got some xrays done today, they turned out ok, but I am really feeling it in my left arm, ass, left hip, back, and neck.  I didn't sleep at all last night, the situation kept replaying in my head.  Is it weird that I was terrified of other cars on the road when I was driving tonight?  I'm thinkin about taking a couple months break from riding motorcycles..

You probably have PTSD about cars now... not nice but not unnatural either!

And for the neck and back soreness, document everything, with medical records if possible. Your doctors bills should be covered on this one and they will eventually make an offer for bills plus. If you care about this aspect of it, a lawyer might be in order, accident lawyers work on "contingency fee agreements", taking 33-40% generally of the payout. Not trying to get you to make a quick buck, but don't shrug it off either. An attorney will know best what is a fair settlement. Good luck and hope you get better...

Say you are taking pain klillers every day and can't  ride the bike anymore due to fear and are not sleeping well.
I was knocked off my bike about 18 months ago. The woman in the car was more worried about being late for work than about me. I wish that I had made a bigger deal out of my injuries. It was her attitude that pissed me off more than anything and that she tried to put the blame on me.

Good to see you are not too badly hurt but don't tell the doctors this.

After I got rear-ended I went out and bought another bike before things were straightened out with the insurance company. As for taking a break, well I really had to. I was too messed up to ride and it was almost the end of the season anyway. Had to stare at the gsxr in the grarage all winter. Come spring I was ready to roll, just a little more observent about people behind me... lol

Quote from: fettcols on January 12, 2007, 12:02:32 AM
After I got rear-ended I went out and bought another bike before things were straightened out with the insurance company. As for taking a break, well I really had to. I was too messed up to ride and it was almost the end of the season anyway. Had to stare at the gsxr in the grarage all winter. Come spring I was ready to roll, just a little more observent about people behind me... lol

+1 to being more observant to the asshats behind you.

Quote from: 97gs500e on January 11, 2007, 10:55:01 PM
I went out tonight and measured the tire marks.  I got about 59 feet from beginning to end/scrapes in the pavement from my exhaust.  I got some xrays done today, they turned out ok, but I am really feeling it in my left arm, ass, left hip, back, and neck.  I didn't sleep at all last night, the situation kept replaying in my head.  Is it weird that I was terrified of other cars on the road when I was driving tonight?  I'm thinkin about taking a couple months break from riding motorcycles..

After I hit a deer on my bike (and spent some time in the hospital), I felt really uncomfortable driving at night. I don't want to give the classic "rub some dirt on it" solution", but the only way I was able to cope was by facing my fear. Fear is a personal thing, though, so deal with it however you feel is best: just try to be as brave (within reason) as you can.

I took almost a year off before I started riding after my wreck, but the itch came back.  It was along time before I stopping dreaming about it, or replaying the scene in my head when I closed my eyes at night.  But it will pass.  Right now enjoy life, and heal back up to 100%.  Then get your money back plus some extra for some pain and suffering.  Then go buy yourself something pretty

yup yup take some time off if that what you think you need .. i cracked my skull back in 01 racing dirt bikes . i was  doing it every weekend and traveling all over Texas to race i was getting ready to try for the GNCC rounds (for those that don't know its races that take place all of her USA) and this all happened  right around 9-11 and i was out of it ..i spent 3 days in ICU then they sent me home .. i pretty much had no idea what was going on . 9-11 still just don't seem real . i know it happened but ...... i knew i had to get back out there when the doc. said it was ok and thats just what i did i jumped back out there and had at it ! best choice i could have made . so i guess what I'm trying to say is . take a break heal up take care of your bike and your bills then when you feel its time to get back out there then do it . don't try and think about the stuff that could happen . just ride as if you had never got hit . i know its easyer said then done....

See a doctor and document every thing!

feel better.... but if i remember correctly, you have a pretty girlfriend to take care of you, so milk that TLC buddy! 

I'm thinking your insurance company should handle the issues regarding a lawyer. Unless you have really limited coverage, they would benefit by getting the perp's insurance to pay.

Im glad your OK. +1 on claiming against her or taking her to court its her fault she hit you from behind. It sucks your brother can't be a witness but you have good pictures to prove she hit the back of your bike with the front of her car therefore she must have rear ended you.

The plastics saved really well on the bike im suprised (only small rash) shame about the exhausts because they are the real expensive bit and possible the clip on. If you were thinking of getting it repaired all being she pays out in the end i would possible look into getting the frame checked out for how streight it is. Judging by whats happened to that bracket the exhaust has pushed into i would worry that it mite have bent the subframe slightly. Not convinced though.

I have hit a badger and 2 or 3 rabbits on my bike at night (i do alot of riding after 10pm) and now im paranoid. I havn't fallen off yet but im suprised the badger was huge and i went right over the centre of it. They always come out on the same stretch of road and i must crawl along it now to prevent hitting anything. Scary stuff. Night time riding just isnt good on a bike. You can't see enough or brake quickly enough to avoid most creatures lurking on the road.

I just got a call from Olathe Suzuki, and the estimate for the bike is "Over $7,000"  That's it.  It's totalled.

One word suits this situation

ghey

That sux... I'm sorry that they'll total it!
Glad your not totalled!!!!!!!!

So.. it's totalled... and that's bad? Now you don't need to worry about a bent frame or other problems. Now you don't have to go through the headache of repairing/having repairs done. Now you get to go pick out a BRAND NEW BIKE.

And that's bad? Anyway, hope all is well.

i'd rather have a questionable bike totalled, than ride a repaired totalled bike
no matter how much i love my bike, my saftey first.

i hope all turns out well 

Man that really sucks about your bike but great that you are okay.  I hope things work out alright.  I don't know about Kansas, but usually it is the fault of the person who rear-ends, not the rear-endee.

Laura

I scanned through pretty quickly, but are those her tire marks?  Cause if they are they are really long, which means she was going way too fast.  Anyway, just to add to the discussion, in GA unless you have proof of a 'swoop and stop' all rear endings are the followers fault.  Honestly, if you get a replacement for your bike and your initial medical bills covered by her insurance you'll be doing good.  Going to court is a huge headache, especially when you have things to do like school or work.  Not to mention the fact that she is a grossly obese woman who drives a Hyundai accent.  So unless I'm way off, she is not very financially sound, so even if you sued her for everything she has you'd probably get a cupboard full of junk food and a silver Hyundai Accent.  Glad you're OK, though.  I know that without my bike I'd go crazy, but I'd still have a pulse, and you can always get another bike.  Good luck

Quote from: oppy00 on January 17, 2007, 04:31:35 PM
I scanned through pretty quickly, but are those her tire marks?  Cause if they are they are really long, which means she was going way too fast.  Anyway, just to add to the discussion, in GA unless you have proof of a 'swoop and stop' all rear endings are the followers fault.  Honestly, if you get a replacement for your bike and your initial medical bills covered by her insurance you'll be doing good.  Going to court is a huge headache, especially when you have things to do like school or work.  Not to mention the fact that she is a grossly obese woman who drives a Hyundai accent.  So unless I'm way off, she is not very financially sound, so even if you sued her for everything she has you'd probably get a cupboard full of junk food and a silver Hyundai Accent.  Glad you're OK, though.  I know that without my bike I'd go crazy, but I'd still have a pulse, and you can always get another bike.  Good luck

As I recall, most people end up suing the insurance company for medical bills and "anguish." I'd say fight for what's yours, but don't overdo it.