Glad to hear you're recovering well. Greatly appreciate the summary of how it happened and what you might have done different. I'm about a week into my first bike in over 25 years. Still getting used to it, and learning to handle it. Took the basic safety course before I bought it. Will take the suggestion others have made and find a good parking lot to practice some panic braking. The ABS is one of the reasons I chose the SGS. Hope you get on the road soon!

 

I am glad to hear you will be ok after such an unfortunate accident with that deer. The outcome sure could have been far worse. I wish you well in a full recovery of all your injuries and rehab.
This brings me to something I would like to share with you and anyone who might read this post.


The most important decision we will ever make in our life is:

Do you know and have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and have a personal relationship with Him, then you will experience the JOY of knowing everything else will be ok, no matter what may happen in the future on or off of your motorcycle.

May God Bless you and your family and wishing you again a complete recovery from your injuries.

 

Another important decision--having a good life insurance policy and accurate Will.

 

Medical was fine other than they start over your deductible at the end of the year (which I think is BS for an existing claim) and they don't cover physical therapy long enough. Drops to 50/50 after 20 sessions.

State Farm is my Insurance Co. for the Bike. Claim was fine. Took longer than expected to finish, but I was either in the Hospital or on the couch so was not in a hurry. They covered my Bike and paid 80% on ALL of the bolt-on stuff including my helmet (I had receipts for everything except the helmet).

 

Thank you very much Captain Obvious!

Grabbing too much brakes can result in a severe allergic reaction to asphalt!

New bike has Anti-Locks but I am also going to take an Advanced Riders Course this spring.

I was really cautious riding the new bike home and don't know how the wreck is going to affect me mentally. I think the riders course will help all around.

 

I'll never forget how fortunate I was. Thank you very much.

 

Interesting,it so happens my only bike claim was with State Farm back in 2001 when I totalled my Honda Valkyrie. They had someone that wasn't familiar with bikes trying to settle my claim.It caused me a lot of aggravation and after I settled I dropped them on my bike and switched to Progressive. It seems like all the insurance companies are ok when they are just taking your money for the premiums. I have not had any claims with Progressive but feel like they are high on my 2010 Ultra. I have very good coverage plus $10,000.00 medical and my yearly premium is over $600.00.

 

Heal fast, Godspeed. Mental healing may take longer than the physical, so take your time and trust your gut as you get back on the road. An accident is certainly a wake-up call that rocks how you felt about your riding abilities. You'll emerge a better rider; I know I did after my wreck.

Best of luck!

 

Mmmm... Twatwaffles...


But seriously - glad you're still here to tell the tale!

 

**** man, that sucks. I hope you feel better soon.