Broken neck and back

[brand]

I think he means they do not have to make interim payments prior to settling, not full stop

Thought may have had to go to court. If they have admitted liability the judge would not be happy chappy!

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Looking better insurance wise but collar on for another month, **** to that. Must be really annoying. Do you have to have it on all day? What do you do at bed time.
Whats this mean "they do not have to pay out if they dont want to" Haven't they admitted liability?

Its a pain in the arse wearing the collar, but if the specialist recommends it I will do as I am told. I only take it off for a shower and shaving. It has meant a few sleepless nights, especially when it is warm.

I think he means they do not have to make interim payments prior to settling, not full stop

This^^^

 

[windym]

You may wish to consider an orthopeadic pillow, either memory foam or Reubens based to keep your neck at the correct angle. The physio should be able to advise on night time posture, so again be patient and try to stay relaxed, stress always has a negative impact on healing.

Andy

 

[classic33]

Hello Martin,

I don't think my case is atypical, legal matters tend to proceed slowly. There was quite a wait for the police report, and I have attended numerous appointments with medical experts, who have prepared various lengthy reports (at considerable expense to my solicitor). There was a wait for the defendants to accept liability, which they eventually did, but with a 25% discount because of alleged contributory negligence (I wasn't wearing a helmet). The finer points of this are being argued about as we speak. I have had many meetings and phone conversations with my solicitor and one with the barrister we appointed.

Cases of this sort (I had an intra-cranial hemorrhage and fractured zygoma and eye orbits, amongst other things) can get very complicated very quickly. I lost my private pilot's licence because of an increased risk of epilepsy,
Steve

Cobblers.
Even the one fit/seizure after a head injury would leave you with no greater chance of epilepsy than anyone else.

I would definitely mention this to the hospital when you go. I'd want it in my notes for compo, for one thing.

I had a bad bang on the head once which affected my neck. Not bad enough for hospital but I was groggy and grumpy and affected by it for a while - realised also that my eyesight seemed to have got worse. I had a brilliant osteopath who sorted me out - he is a very very tall man who has banged his head a lot on beams in houses so he felt my pain! - he tweaked me about a bit and my eyesight went back to normal.

Usually caused by the impact to the skull, by the brain. It then continues to "bounce" back and forth for a while. It will normally settle down as the brain stops "bouncing about".
Often a sign that there may be damage that cannot be seen by the naked eye though.

 

[brand]

"Cobblers.
Even the one fit/seizure after a head injury would leave you with no greater chance of epilepsy than anyone else"

A bit over the top. The rules for aircraft are not based on logic/statistics. They are extreme.
First to have epilepsy you have to have 2 episodes (the replacement name for seizures or fits).
Secondly if you have just one your licence (car etc) suspended for 3 months. If another, one year clear before licence back. 3 years for lorry. Never for aircraft if "episode" happen after the age of 5. Those were the rules, they may have changed. At present I have been barred from driving for 24 years....don't want it back shove it up your jacksie DLV! bikes cheaper!!

 

[classic33]

"Cobblers.
Even the one fit/seizure after a head injury would leave you with no greater chance of epilepsy than anyone else"

A bit over the top. The rules for aircraft are not based on logic/statistics. They are extreme.
First to have epilepsy you have to have 2 episodes (the replacement name for seizures or fits).
Secondly if you have just one your licence (car etc) suspended for 3 months. If another, one year clear before licence back. 3 years for lorry. Never for aircraft if "episode" happen after the age of 5. Those were the rules, they may have changed. At present I have been barred from driving for 24 years....don't want it back shove it up your jacksie DLV! bikes cheaper!!

Without wanting to offend, I know what it is to suffer from/with epilepsy. Born with it, brought up with & I expect to die with it.
I'm currently getting over damage to the base of skull, done in a fit/seizure.

 

[classic33]

Rules on epilepsy and pilots licence: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=2499&pagetype=90&pageid=13841
Every EEG I've had over the years, has been "normal".

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Well the collar is finally off! I went to see the consultant again last week, he took a few x rays and is happy with everything. I had to go on a 4 hour train journey after that for a funeral and I must admit I was aching at the end of it. I still wear the collar occasionally when I start getting pain in the shoulders. The neck was very stiff for a day or so, I found it difficult to turn the head from side to side but that has improved alot although I still do not have anything like full movemnet, especially on the right hand side. All the pain seems to be on the right hand side! My shoulders are still numb to touch and my memory still has not improved but they can be addressed once the neck and shoulders have improved.
The claim side of things is moving along, I go to see the independent Doctor tomorrow, but this is really just a prelimanary inspection, I think I will have to go to a few more before it is all sorted out.
I did start rebuilding my old steel bike yesterday. I nicked a few bits off the crashed bike and fitted them to the bike and all new cables. I think it needs a few adjustments and new bar tape fitting and it is ready to ride, so at least it will be ready to use even if I am not! I also signed up to do a 600km audax at the end of next May, so now I have a target to aim for.

 

[Saluki]

It sounds like you are well on the mend @Martin Archer
So pleased that you've updated us. Now don't go and do anything mad that will set you back

 

[raleighnut]

Good on yer, best wishes an all that

 

[brand]

Rules on epilepsy and pilots licence: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=2499&pagetype=90&pageid=13841
Every EEG I've had over the years, has been "normal".

The rules may have changed they look more reasonable now. EEG are the same for me but they really "have to catch you at it" while you are in the doughnut!

 

[brand]

Were you aware that you are entitled to a free bus pass?

 

[classic33]

Were you aware that you are entitled to a free bus pass?

Got mine years ago.

99% of EEG's are returned as "Normal". If they relied soley on the results of EEG's, then I'd not have epilepsy.

 

[brand]

Got mine years ago.

99% of EEG's are returned as "Normal". If they relied soley on the results of EEG's, then I'd not have epilepsy.

What's the point of doing them? Very useful when I have to come to Manchester not all that useful in Lincolnshire only one bus a week

 

[classic33]

There's a chance that something may show up.
Last one I had done, sleep deprived, came back as expected. Normal, the same as every other one over the last 40+ years. The only real difference was in how the results were given. More technical/medical talk used.
I had two fits later that day.
I think they've been around that long, they don't know what to replace it with.