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[kraut]

As we are all part of the EU, I would have thought that there would be a central license plate data base register. Apparently there is not - but that would certainly be something useful central government could do!

the insurance industry has such a system as part of the Green Card System. There is a Green Card Office in UK too, they are representing the french insurer in case of a claim in the UK. Really easy.

[Magellan]

So sorry to read of your crash and resulting injuries.  Were your broken ribs in the front or rear...my last crash into a car resulted in 3 broken in the rear and believe me, they're worse than ones in the front (or maybe it was because I was much older this time  )  I couldn't even get into and out of a bed...had to sleep in a reclining chair for a long while....so I feel your 'pain'.  Much of the cost of repairing your bike will be the expensive paint, but...the bike will be ready before you are, my friend.  Hang in there to ride another day.  spyder

Thanks Spyder.
The broken ribs (7 and are towards the back, so you are right about the pain. Getting in and out of bed is a real problem and it seems impossible to either sit or lie in a position that does not cause pain, so I am also sleeping in a reclining position!
Some years ago I did break a front rib playing rugby and it was certainly nowhere near as painful as these are!

Magellan 

[Magellan]

the insurance industry has such a system as part of the Green Card System. There is a Green Card Office in UK too, they are representing the french insurer in case of a claim in the UK. Really easy.

Thanks Kraut - I will leave it up to the experts at the insurance company and we will see how we get on.

Magellan 

[TheVgirl]

Get well soon!  May you have a speedy recovery and ride many more miles on down the road.   

[miker]

Bummer.....hang in there..

[porthole]

Thanks Kraut - I will leave it up to the experts at the insurance company and we will see how we get on.

Wow Dave, missed when you posted it.  
If you were stateside I would suggest not leaving it entirely in the insurance companies control.
Here the insurance carriers are more concerned about  the company instead of the client.

Hope you recover quickly and still plan that ride  

[Magellan]

Wow Dave, missed then you posted it. 
If you were stateside I would suggest not leaving it entirely in the insurance companies control.
Here the insurance carriers are more concerned about  the company instead of the client.

Hope you recover quickly and still plan that ride 

Don't worry we still definitely plan that ride!

Magellan 

[Magellan]

Just thought I would post an update for you guys.

As we all know scratches to Harleys and chrome can be expensive, so the repairs (which the insurance company have authorised) have come in at £10,000 - quite a bit more than I expected!

Been back to see the consultant and they have taken off the full length leg cast. I now have a 'shortie' brace from mid thigh to mid calf. But at least with this one I have been able to shower for the first time since August (the wife was begining to complain about the smell ) This short cast will stay on till January but I start some physio next month to help start rebuilding the leg muscled. It is surprising how much they have withered away. The ribs seem to be healing well so at least I can now use the crutches.

But for me, the really good news is that, with the help of the French Police, we have tracked the owner of the lorry. It is a finance company that had rented it out to a logistics company, but as yet we still do not know who the driver was  .

Magellan 

[spydglide]

good to hear you're making progress not only in the healing/recovery process, but in finding the culprit and getting financial restitution.  The ribs take a long time to fully recover, but the muscles will come back rather quickly once you can start using them some.  Good luck with it all and keep us up-dated.  spyder

[sadunbar]

Just thought I would post an update for you guys.

As we all know scratches to Harleys and chrome can be expensive, so the repairs (which the insurance company have authorised) have come in at £10,000 - quite a bit more than I expected!

Been back to see the consultant and they have taken off the full length leg cast. I now have a 'shortie' brace from mid thigh to mid calf. But at least with this one I have been able to shower for the first time since August (the wife was begining to complain about the smell ) This short cast will stay on till January but I start some physio next month to help start rebuilding the leg muscled. It is surprising how much they have withered away. The ribs seem to be healing well so at least I can now use the crutches.

But for me, the really good news is that, with the help of the French Police, we have tracked the owner of the lorry. It is a finance company that had rented it out to a logistics company, but as yet we still do not know who the driver was  .

Magellan 

I once fractured the upper and lower tibial plateau of my right knee in a skiing accident.  I was 16 weeks non-weight bearing, and an additional 8 weeks with controlled weight bearing with crutches.  It was incredible how much atrophy occurred in my leg during this time.  Extended physical therapy was required for about an equal length of time to recover the muscle mass.  You still have a long road ahead of you before you return to some semblance of normal.  Best wishes with your recovery, and best wishes in finding the driver of the lorry that caused your suffering...   

[Eqcons]

Just thought I would post an update for you guys.

As we all know scratches to Harleys and chrome can be expensive, so the repairs (which the insurance company have authorised) have come in at £10,000 - quite a bit more than I expected!

Been back to see the consultant and they have taken off the full length leg cast. I now have a 'shortie' brace from mid thigh to mid calf. But at least with this one I have been able to shower for the first time since August (the wife was begining to complain about the smell ) This short cast will stay on till January but I start some physio next month to help start rebuilding the leg muscled. It is surprising how much they have withered away. The ribs seem to be healing well so at least I can now use the crutches.

But for me, the really good news is that, with the help of the French Police, we have tracked the owner of the lorry. It is a finance company that had rented it out to a logistics company, but as yet we still do not know who the driver was  .

Magellan 

Well done - keep on the case!  When I got knocked off mine by a car park barrier in Germany, I had to be VERY persisitent.  I hired a German lawyer, but he wasn't a lot of good, so I had to tell him what to do, who to speak to, and eventually I got paid for the damage to my bike. Took well over a year, but stubborn persistence did the trick.

Jim

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Thank you for the update. Happy to hear that your recovery is improving.  Hang in there and I'm sending you my prayers.

[porthole]

Good news Dave 

[Magellan]

good to hear you're making progress not only in the healing/recovery process, but in finding the culprit and getting financial restitution.  The ribs take a long time to fully recover, but the muscles will come back rather quickly once you can start using them some.  Good luck with it all and keep us up-dated.  spyder

Will do and thanks Spyder.

Magellan 

[Eagle Eye]

Just saw this as I've not been on the site in a while. 

Sorry you got hurt Dave, but glad to hear you're on the mend.  That sucks they can't find the driver.  Let's hope justice prevails and they're able to bring them in to answer for their negligence. 

Cheers!
Ken