Cousin loses leg in motorcycle wreck - Page 3

Dave · 07-16-2008, 12:45 AM

jesus dude, anything we can do? donations or ?

Captain Morgan · 07-16-2008, 04:29 AM

Thanks for the kind comments. I don't have much info. They live near Wichita and I don't see them very often at all. This happened a little over a week ago, but it took awhile to get pics.

Debbie's husband was retired military, so the military took care of flying her back to Wichita. The old guy's fucking insurance company tried to give her a flat amount for her husband's death and a flat amount for her medical bills. They were going to make her pay for her own flight back, which was going to be between 5 and 10 grand because it was a medical flight. She was obviously smart enough to get a lawyer and tell the insurance company to eat a dick. It will probably be awhile before she gets anything, but no amount of money can make up for the loss of your spouse or your leg.

They had to amputate her leg because she had no calf muscle left and the lower leg was shattered.

You can see the wheel from the truck jammed up in that mess of a motorcycle.

I'll post up more info when I get it.

z06boy · 07-16-2008, 09:36 AM

Wow !!

Hate to hear stories like this that damper the fun and enjoyment of motorcycle riding. Thoughts are definitely with your cousin and family...that really sucks.

I was in a pretty bad accident a few years back and I remember them telling me they were going to amputate my left leg just below the knee...talk about getting hit with a ton of bricks !! Luckily for me they decided to attempt to save it with several surgeries/skin graphs etc.... and did...even though I still have issues with the leg...ankle and foot.

On a positive note though...stories like this make me realize how lucky I was regardless...mainly because I was riding solo...my wife (then GF) was at work and was supposed to be with me but wasn't. I didn't lose a loved one in the process like you cousin...man I hate to think what she's going to have to go through.

rider76 · 07-16-2008, 03:00 PM

Fucking insurance companies are some heartless bastards... Hope she gets everything she deserves in the settlement

Gas Man · 07-17-2008, 04:06 AM

Capt... does she need anything. I know a few people in Witchita... one person who is very well known in the area. Could have some bikers get her some flowers, or whatever. Let me know... I will call in a few favors. They are bikers so they understand.

NONE_too_SOFT · 07-17-2008, 07:32 AM

Jesus. Elderly, teenagers, drunks... So many people out there dont appreciate their privilege to drive.

Hope she has a speedy recovery, and you and yours can get through this okay.

LaFemmes · 07-17-2008, 07:55 AM

Im so very sorry to hear.
Rip to her husband, I sure hope she gets better soon.
Damn those cagers who drive tired!!

Rembrant · 07-17-2009, 09:03 PM

I just wanted to offer you my condolences Cap, and wish your cousin a good recovery from this tragidy.

Sixxxxer · 07-17-2009, 09:09 PM

Wow...May her Husband RIP and My Condolences to you and your Family...as well as your Cousin...

The picture of the bike is absolutely chilling.

G-Rex · 07-17-2009, 09:15 PM

Holy old thread batman. First time I've seen it though.

Those pictures make my heart drop. I can't even imagine. I hope your family has made some amount of peace with everything that happened.

07-16-2008, 12:45 AM	#21
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	jesus dude, anything we can do? donations or ? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

07-16-2008, 04:29 AM	#22
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Thanks for the kind comments. I don't have much info. They live near Wichita and I don't see them very often at all. This happened a little over a week ago, but it took awhile to get pics. Debbie's husband was retired military, so the military took care of flying her back to Wichita. The old guy's fucking insurance company tried to give her a flat amount for her husband's death and a flat amount for her medical bills. They were going to make her pay for her own flight back, which was going to be between 5 and 10 grand because it was a medical flight. She was obviously smart enough to get a lawyer and tell the insurance company to eat a dick. It will probably be awhile before she gets anything, but no amount of money can make up for the loss of your spouse or your leg. They had to amputate her leg because she had no calf muscle left and the lower leg was shattered. You can see the wheel from the truck jammed up in that mess of a motorcycle. I'll post up more info when I get it. Last edited by Captain Morgan; 07-16-2008 at 04:31 AM..

07-17-2008, 04:06 AM	#25
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Capt... does she need anything. I know a few people in Witchita... one person who is very well known in the area. Could have some bikers get her some flowers, or whatever. Let me know... I will call in a few favors. They are bikers so they understand. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-17-2008, 07:55 AM	#27
LaFemmes Queen Bee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2003 R6 Posts: 418	Im so very sorry to hear. Rip to her husband, I sure hope she gets better soon. Damn those cagers who drive tired!! __________________ www.myspace.com/lafemmes If you cannot win, make the one ahead of you break the record!

07-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#29
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Wow...May her Husband RIP and My Condolences to you and your Family...as well as your Cousin... The picture of the bike is absolutely chilling. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

07-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#23
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Wow !! Hate to hear stories like this that damper the fun and enjoyment of motorcycle riding. Thoughts are definitely with your cousin and family...that really sucks. I was in a pretty bad accident a few years back and I remember them telling me they were going to amputate my left leg just below the knee...talk about getting hit with a ton of bricks !! Luckily for me they decided to attempt to save it with several surgeries/skin graphs etc.... and did...even though I still have issues with the leg...ankle and foot. On a positive note though...stories like this make me realize how lucky I was regardless...mainly because I was riding solo...my wife (then GF) was at work and was supposed to be with me but wasn't. I didn't lose a loved one in the process like you cousin...man I hate to think what she's going to have to go through.

07-16-2008, 03:00 PM	#24
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Fucking insurance companies are some heartless bastards... Hope she gets everything she deserves in the settlement

07-17-2008, 07:32 AM	#26
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Jesus. Elderly, teenagers, drunks... So many people out there dont appreciate their privilege to drive. Hope she has a speedy recovery, and you and yours can get through this okay.

07-17-2009, 09:03 PM	#28
Rembrant Trailer Queen Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas Moto: 2009 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Posts: 10	I just wanted to offer you my condolences Cap, and wish your cousin a good recovery from this tragidy.

07-17-2009, 09:15 PM	#30
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Holy old thread batman. First time I've seen it though. Those pictures make my heart drop. I can't even imagine. I hope your family has made some amount of peace with everything that happened. __________________