T-Bone

set608 · March 30th, 2013, 06:30 AM

Well I was riding back from work and going across an intersection and about half way through it a car turned into me and i hit the cars front right side and i believe i front flipped over the car and landed on my back and skided on my jacket to a stop next to the curb. I was going at 40mph when the hit happened, I can say that God is watching out over me. i got to the ER with only a fractured scapula, lightly bruised lungs and minor scrapes. The bike is totaled was far as i know. im still in out pt care. but the tow yard said the bike's front end is done.

Sucky part is that i just bought the bike a month ago and its all paid off, haha. i also only have liablity so im praying that the other drivers insure pays up.

also the light was yellow for both of us and i blacked out between impact and esking up on the street

Bike was a nice 2005 ninja 250

rojoracing53 · March 30th, 2013, 06:47 AM

That sucks but glad your OK, well kinda OK I guess

Fractured scapula's are kind of a bitch for awhile depending on how bad so best of luck the healing process.

Where you running video or maybe a witness or two around? I'm kinda displeased with the lack of human decency of late.

Motofool · March 30th, 2013, 06:58 AM

Sorry to read this, Seth

That was the typical left turn driver; you are really lucky, not many riders survive a 40 mph impact like that one.

Hope everything works well for you.

Welcome to the site !!!

aeroblade · March 30th, 2013, 07:43 AM

Man, there are just too many threads on motorcyclists getting t-boned.

Not to make light of this situation but Isn't yellow supposed to be the caution light lol.

But I don't get how both of you got the yellow light?

set608 · March 30th, 2013, 07:55 AM

It was yellow for both of us. Yea next time ill slow down. haha. got to admit the entire thing happened so fast. the fracture is only a simple crack thankfully.

csmith12 · March 30th, 2013, 08:05 AM

Bummer man....

2 fiends of mine have had the same injury as you and it took them about 4-6 months to be 100% again. Take your time and best of luck healing up quick.

set608 · March 30th, 2013, 08:15 AM

Damn 4-6 months!

I work in the wood flooring business i need my arm back asap

TheDementedDrummer · March 30th, 2013, 08:20 AM

When my dad lowsided the Ninjette at the track, he broke like 7 bones, and his scapula literally shattered.
He was back on a bike within a month

aeroblade · March 30th, 2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

It was yellow for both of us. Yea next time ill slow down. haha. got to admit the entire thing happened so fast. the fracture is only a simple crack thankfully.

Cool, Get well soon mate!

menikmati · March 30th, 2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

i also only have liablity

Heal up, might want to up your insurance before you get back into riding again.

astricklin · March 30th, 2013, 12:23 PM

Your liability should still include uninsured/under insured so you would have something if they don't.
But I second the suggestion, purchase more insurance because you never know what the other person will or will not have.
Here is a good discussion on insurance with some things to think about
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=insurance

Madman44 · March 30th, 2013, 12:56 PM

Glad you're not too banged up. This is basically exactly what happened to me one month ago. How did the driver react? And as for insurance, I too will be upgrading to full-coverage when I get my next bike.
I think the only way we can help prevent accidents like this is to slow down at intersections. Is it annoying to have to slow down all the time? Yes, but it's even more annoying to be sent to the ER and have your bike killed. Hope you heal fast an keep us updated on whether or not the other party has insurance.

lgk · March 30th, 2013, 03:46 PM

Hope you heal quickly.

Did you get a chance to get some witnesses?

If you were going straight and he was going left, you're most likely not at fault.

ninjabrewer · March 30th, 2013, 04:36 PM

Glad to hear that you are going to be ok, heal up quick.

nb

set608 · March 30th, 2013, 05:12 PM

Thanks for all the support and the welcoming to the forum. There was witnesses at the scene. Im glad i can still walk!

Ill update the thread as more happens.

Racer x · March 30th, 2013, 05:32 PM

Glad you are OK. That is a bad hit. Get a lawyer.

Jiggles · March 30th, 2013, 09:20 PM

Get a lawyer asap

lgk · March 31st, 2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

Thanks for all the support and the welcoming to the forum. There was witnesses at the scene. Im glad i can still walk!

Ill update the thread as more happens.

did you actually get their contact info, or recorded statements?

set608 · March 31st, 2013, 08:32 PM

No I didn't get any info. I was rushed to a trauma center in case of internal injuries. Thankfully I didn't have any.

lgk · March 31st, 2013, 08:45 PM

Yeah, i would get a lawyer.

The other insurance co will low ball you... i guarantee it.

Mauchner · March 31st, 2013, 08:49 PM

way to live, thumbs up

GearMonkey · March 31st, 2013, 09:55 PM

Sorry to hear about your wreck. Heal up quick and keep us updated on your situation.

Madman44 · March 31st, 2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

No I didn't get any info. I was rushed to a trauma center in case of internal injuries. Thankfully I didn't have any.

I'm fairly certain the responding police officers will ask around for witness statements. At least they did with my case. They will be recorded in the police report.

koenigcitizen · April 1st, 2013, 05:21 AM

+1 on the lawyer. Glad you survived this, could have been much worse

ai4px · April 4th, 2013, 01:22 PM

Just stumbled upon this t-bone accident today. It can happen in an instant. This guy seems to have seen it coming but made no attempt to evade.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Malicious Logic · April 5th, 2013, 05:33 AM

Good to hear your ok. Not sure they'll necessarily be held at fault since you were both going on a yellow, both wrong/right depending on how you look at it.

eksine · April 6th, 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

It was yellow for both of us. Yea next time ill slow down. haha. got to admit the entire thing happened so fast. the fracture is only a simple crack thankfully.

No dude, that sounds impossible. think about it, if the light was programmed like that many deaths would occur or accidents like what you had. you or the other driver is lying about their yellow light. lights are programmed to stop oncoming traffic before the other intersection goes green, seriously man, think about that really hard

Mauchner · April 6th, 2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

It was yellow for both of us. Yea next time ill slow down. haha. got to admit the entire thing happened so fast. the fracture is only a simple crack thankfully.

hahaha, definitely not double yellow

eksine · April 6th, 2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astricklin

Your liability should still include uninsured/under insured so you would have something if they don't.
But I second the suggestion, purchase more insurance because you never know what the other person will or will not have.
Here is a good discussion on insurance with some things to think about
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=insurance

In a car uninsured motorist is an option. I would give an education guess it's the same for motorbikes. It's smarter to get more insurance, but money does matter, some of us can't afford it, me included

Motofool · April 9th, 2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by set608

No I didn't get any info. I was rushed to a trauma center in case of internal injuries. Thankfully I didn't have any.

Hope you are feeling better by now.

Any update?

set608 · April 21st, 2013, 12:02 PM

Sorry for the late reply, been busy since the accident. So I read the police report and turns out I actually almost passed her and she wiped out the rear of my bike, shooting it out from underneath me. That's what caused me to fly forward. The Insurance states that it was 100% her fault no fault on my part.

. So my settlement for my bike is $2800 I paid $2500 so not bad. I still have to talk to the medical adjuster and settle on that side also. I'm hoping to get anywhere from $8,000 to $5,000. on that. Still have to call them about that. I'm thankful just to walk away.

The light was yellow for both of us because it was a unprotected turn on a 4 lane Street. Myself, the other party and the witnesses saw that.

I plan on getting the same bike, but also planning on getting bright green Icon jacket and helmet. Just to give me a little better odds.

Here are picks of whats left of the bike.
Charcoal box, left side exhaust, triple tree, all left side fairings , left side handle bar, front brake chamber cap blown, and the forks are done.- Thats what is broken just from my eyes view.

eksine · April 21st, 2013, 12:20 PM

@set608
Don't forget to ask them about keeping your bike after they pay you for it. When I crashed (not my fault either) I asked them and they said it would be $300 but they actually charged me nothing! if you can do that see if you can fix it up cheaply and get it passed from the state patrol easily. sometimes getting state patrol to pass it is easy like my state or very hard so check that. even if you can't do that you can either A) sell it after fixing it, or sell it without fixing it. Either way you may be able to get your bike back free or maybe really cheap.

Also set608 make sure to ask about getting your safety equip (helmet, jacket, shoes, etc reimbursed by the insurance, not just you bike. when they reimbursed me they covered all of my stuff and it amounted to alot

March 30th, 2013, 06:30 AM	#1
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	T-Bone Well I was riding back from work and going across an intersection and about half way through it a car turned into me and i hit the cars front right side and i believe i front flipped over the car and landed on my back and skided on my jacket to a stop next to the curb. I was going at 40mph when the hit happened, I can say that God is watching out over me. i got to the ER with only a fractured scapula, lightly bruised lungs and minor scrapes. The bike is totaled was far as i know. im still in out pt care. but the tow yard said the bike's front end is done. Sucky part is that i just bought the bike a month ago and its all paid off, haha. i also only have liablity so im praying that the other drivers insure pays up. also the light was yellow for both of us and i blacked out between impact and esking up on the street Bike *was* a nice 2005 ninja 250 Last futzed with by set608; March 30th, 2013 at 06:34 AM. Reason: forgot to add bike

March 30th, 2013, 06:58 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Sorry to read this, Seth That was the typical left turn driver; you are really lucky, not many riders survive a 40 mph impact like that one. Hope everything works well for you. Welcome to the site !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 30th, 2013, 08:05 AM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Bummer man.... 2 fiends of mine have had the same injury as you and it took them about 4-6 months to be 100% again. Take your time and best of luck healing up quick. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 30th, 2013, 08:20 AM	#8
TheDementedDrummer Present. Somewhat. Name: Neel Location: Bangalore, India Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 KTM Duke 200, 2011 Ninja 250r, 2011 Ducati Monster 796, 2014 Kawasaki ZX10r Posts: 227	When my dad lowsided the Ninjette at the track, he broke like 7 bones, and his scapula literally shattered. He was back on a bike within a month __________________________________________________ Highest speed on two wheels- 230 km/h Beat that. Last futzed with by TheDementedDrummer; March 30th, 2013 at 08:20 AM. Reason: Le grammar

March 30th, 2013, 03:46 PM	#13
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Hope you heal quickly. Did you get a chance to get some witnesses? If you were going straight and he was going left, you're most likely not at fault. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

March 30th, 2013, 06:47 AM	#2
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	That sucks but glad your OK, well kinda OK I guess Fractured scapula's are kind of a bitch for awhile depending on how bad so best of luck the healing process. Where you running video or maybe a witness or two around? I'm kinda displeased with the lack of human decency of late.

March 30th, 2013, 07:43 AM	#4
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	Man, there are just too many threads on motorcyclists getting t-boned. Not to make light of this situation but Isn't yellow supposed to be the caution light lol. But I don't get how both of you got the yellow light?

March 30th, 2013, 07:55 AM	#5
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	It was yellow for both of us. Yea next time ill slow down. haha. got to admit the entire thing happened so fast. the fracture is only a simple crack thankfully.

March 30th, 2013, 08:15 AM	#7
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	Damn 4-6 months! I work in the wood flooring business i need my arm back asap

March 30th, 2013, 12:23 PM	#11
astricklin ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Fort Worth, TX Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 108	Your liability should still include uninsured/under insured so you would have something if they don't. But I second the suggestion, purchase more insurance because you never know what the other person will or will not have. Here is a good discussion on insurance with some things to think about http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=insurance

March 30th, 2013, 12:56 PM	#12
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	Glad you're not too banged up. This is basically exactly what happened to me one month ago. How did the driver react? And as for insurance, I too will be upgrading to full-coverage when I get my next bike. I think the only way we can help prevent accidents like this is to slow down at intersections. Is it annoying to have to slow down all the time? Yes, but it's even more annoying to be sent to the ER and have your bike killed. Hope you heal fast an keep us updated on whether or not the other party has insurance.

March 30th, 2013, 04:36 PM	#14
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Glad to hear that you are going to be ok, heal up quick. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

March 30th, 2013, 05:12 PM	#15
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	Thanks for all the support and the welcoming to the forum. There was witnesses at the scene. Im glad i can still walk! Ill update the thread as more happens.

March 30th, 2013, 05:32 PM	#16
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Glad you are OK. That is a bad hit. Get a lawyer. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

March 30th, 2013, 09:20 PM	#17
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Get a lawyer asap __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 31st, 2013, 08:32 PM	#19
set608 ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: SO CAL Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	No I didn't get any info. I was rushed to a trauma center in case of internal injuries. Thankfully I didn't have any.

March 31st, 2013, 08:45 PM	#20
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Yeah, i would get a lawyer. The other insurance co will low ball you... i guarantee it. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

March 31st, 2013, 08:49 PM	#21
Mauchner ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Kelowna Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 115	way to live, thumbs up

March 31st, 2013, 09:55 PM	#22
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	Sorry to hear about your wreck. Heal up quick and keep us updated on your situation.

April 1st, 2013, 05:21 AM	#24
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	+1 on the lawyer. Glad you survived this, could have been much worse __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

April 4th, 2013, 01:22 PM	#25
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Just stumbled upon this t-bone accident today. It can happen in an instant. This guy seems to have seen it coming but made no attempt to evade. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

April 5th, 2013, 05:33 AM	#26
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Good to hear your ok. Not sure they'll necessarily be held at fault since you were both going on a yellow, both wrong/right depending on how you look at it. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 21st, 2013, 12:20 PM	#32
eksine ninjette.org member Name: Bruce Location: tri-cities Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 ninja 250 Posts: 21	@set608 Don't forget to ask them about keeping your bike after they pay you for it. When I crashed (not my fault either) I asked them and they said it would be $300 but they actually charged me nothing! if you can do that see if you can fix it up cheaply and get it passed from the state patrol easily. sometimes getting state patrol to pass it is easy like my state or very hard so check that. even if you can't do that you can either A) sell it after fixing it, or sell it without fixing it. Either way you may be able to get your bike back free or maybe really cheap. Also set608 make sure to ask about getting your safety equip (helmet, jacket, shoes, etc reimbursed by the insurance, not just you bike. when they reimbursed me they covered all of my stuff and it amounted to alot

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