Please Pray for Fellow Rider EthioKnight (R.I.P.)

[davidreaper]

I was talking some more with the guys who visited them today, it wasn't a hit and run the lady who hit him did stop and the police have his gopro and are currently investigating it.

As for insurance goes I don't know how much he has or what he has all I know is he has a bare minimum of liability thats what the state of AL requires, he did love that bike a lot and the amount of work he has done on it he may have more coverage.

I'm still not sure exactly where he was hit or how and don't know if anyone was with him when it happened.

[lgk]

if he had "full" coverage he most likely had an uninsured motorist clause.

some companies combine the uninsured bodily injury and bodily injury payouts in cases such as this.

just depends on their chances of getting sued, and the amount insured with ethioknight.

[Bob2010]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Personal Injury lawyer will get him more, even if the insurance company doesn't pay out. They will go after the driver.

What driver? They fled the scene Pretty ****** of them to do that. At least man up and offer help , at fault or not

I hope everything works out and a speedy recovery

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by davidreaper

I was talking some more with the guys who visited them today, it wasn't a hit and run the lady who hit him did stop and the police have his gopro and are currently investigating it.

As for insurance goes I don't know how much he has or what he has all I know is he has a bare minimum of liability thats what the state of AL requires, he did love that bike a lot and the amount of work he has done on it he may have more coverage.

I'm still not sure exactly where he was hit or how and don't know if anyone was with him when it happened.

I hope the lady is old and rich and had a 500k liability policy

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by ninjagorilla2

Hi all. It comes with a heavy heart to say that rider EthioKnight was involved in an accident last night. To my knowledge, a car struck him from behind. He is currently still in the ICU. His family requests that everyone lend their prayers for him.

He is an amazingly genuine person. If you met him in person you'd honestly be amazed at how someone can be so nice. He has helped and taught me so much. He never turns down anyone with a question and is willing to help the best he can. It's tragic that something this horrible could happen to someone so nice.

God is with him

[Jiggles]

If this had been a hit and run Alex would be financially screwed, so I'm very glad it was not.

Everyone please go raise your liability to 100k and add uninsured/underinsured at a minimum of 100k as well. It's times like this that saving an extra $100/year is not worth it.

[cuong-nutz]

Originally Posted by jiggles

if this had been a hit and run alex would be financially screwed, so i'm very glad it was not.

Everyone please go raise your liability to 100k and add uninsured/underinsured at a minimum of 100k as well. It's times like this that saving an extra $100/year is not worth it.

trooof

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

If this had been a hit and run Alex would be financially screwed, so I'm very glad it was not.

Everyone please go raise your liability to 100k and add uninsured/underinsured at a minimum of 100k as well. It's times like this that saving an extra $100/year is not worth it.

i was going to post this exact thing...

liability policies under $100k are a joke.
i come across cars and trucks over that amount every day...
most commercial vehicles are easily $150-200k.

bodily injury under $100k isn't realistic as well.
you should get insurance for 10x your annual salary.

if you can't afford afford adequate insurance, riders should save until they do.

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I hope the lady is old and rich and had a 500k liability policy

i praying for this too

[kingkang204]

It's always sad to hear about something like this.

Wishing him the best!

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by davidreaper

...Apparently his jaw and cheek bone are broken, his eye socket and skull is fractured and possible optic nerve damage. ......... There s no spinal cord damage but are unsure if he will be able to see out of that eye if so how well and if any brain damage............

Too painful to read!

[ninjagorilla2]

Please keep your prayers/wishes/thoughts strong. Alex is going to have a big morning tomorrow. Due to the extent of his brain injury, the doctors may have to make his body more comfortable during his recovery period. They proposed a tracheotomy to reduce stress on the lungs and infection. Also, an abdominal feeding tube vs his current nasal tube. Both common procedures. It all depends on if his body can produce more voluntary movement when they pull off sedation.

However, there is some good news. He does have movement in all extremities and no spinal damage has been noted. He is still breathing on his own. Aside from the procedures above, there has not been a mention of any invasive procedure needed for the head injury.

On the note of the driver, she has been identified. The family will be able to speak to the detective in the morning. Hopefully, there will be something helpful on the GoPro. I was informed today he was not wearing the helmet cam. So, I dont know how much of a view it may have had.

Just please keep Alex in your hearts and thoughts.

[toua70]

Thanks for the update. I am glad they found the idiot who hit him and took off. I hope he will recover soon and completely. Good to know he has no spinal injury or anything.

[Jiggles]

So did the driver leave the scene or not? If she didn't is she now denying fault?

[ninjagorilla2]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

So did the driver leave the scene or not? If she didn't is she now denying fault?

Sorry, I was initially told it was a hit and run. It now seems that the officer on the scene did make an identification that night. However, I dont know if she is denying fault or not. His sister was distraught tonight that the driver is still free to do as she pleases. I'll know more regarding the accident tomorrow.

[LoD575]

Originally Posted by ninjagorilla2

However, there is some good news. He does have movement in all extremities and no spinal damage has been noted. He is still breathing on his own. Aside from the procedures above, there has not been a mention of any invasive procedure needed for the head injury.

On the note of the driver, she has been identified. The family will be able to speak to the detective in the morning. Hopefully, there will be something helpful on the GoPro. I was informed today he was not wearing the helmet cam. So, I dont know how much of a view it may have had.

That is excellent news. Complete movement with no spinal injuries and no invasive treatments is great. Trach and feeding tube are possible which sucks but that would only be temporary.

[86ninja]

thoughts and prayers to him and his family

[edxmon]

This can't be real man. Ethio, much love man, thank you for inspiring me to the DIY fender chop. Get back on the road so you can but those sliders you should have installed a LONG time ago man.

[cerberusrex25]

Him and his family are now in my thoughts, good vibes coming their way. Speedy recovery to ethio!!!

[silentIm]

May God and prayers be with him and family.

[akima]

Originally Posted by Motofool

Too painful to read!

I know. I'm going to keep my thoughts strong for him though, as suggested.

[ForceofWill]

As bad as it sounds I'm glad he's stable and getting better now. So the doctors are confident he doesn't have a TBI? I'm really hoping the best for him. How ****ing hard did this bitch hit him from behind to break that much of his skull wearing a full face helmet. She should pay considerably for this.

[Jiggles]

For real. I'm curious to see how his helmet held up. I imagine it's not in one piece

[Jono]

^
Same. She must have been moving real quick in order to do so much damage. And I thought full face helmets could protect our skulls.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by Jono

^
Same. She must have been moving real quick in order to do so much damage. And I thought full face helmets could protect our skulls.

It saved his life

[Jono]

He still has some serious injuries to his head. It scares me.

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by Jono

^
Same. She must have been moving real quick in order to do so much damage. And I thought full face helmets could protect our skulls.

It just shows the severity of the impact... I'm glad he had his helmet on, though I doubt he ever rides without it. Will keep him in my thoughts and prayers till he recovers.

[aShifty]

Originally Posted by Motofool

Too painful to read!

Too sad. even with helmet and all. I really hope he recovers quickly. its sad to see someone so young get their life flipped upside down because of another's fault.

[Confuzshuz]

Well wishes and hope for a speedy recovery for EthioKnight.

[Boom King]

Get well. Hope to see you back on the forum sooner than later.

[scottg]

I just recently bought my Ninjette and joined this site. His post about his roommate dropping his bike was the 1st thread I read. I got a good laugh at the post and the responses and that's why I joined this site. I'll be hoping for the best and will definitely contribute when something is set up

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

It's a hit and run, the driver may never be found...

And a personal injury lawyer will not get him more if the insurance bills already exceed the amount of the policy, which in all likelihood they do (for example my broken leg and a 100k policy). The lawyer would work on contingency and would take 30-40% of the claim which in a case like this is a massive waste of money. It would be more beneficial in a case like this to seek a lawyers help and pay them based on their hourly rate

Just because you had an experience with a bad lawyer doesn't mean you know everything.... My ex and I got side swiped by a driver years back and the coverage of his insurance ended with our hospitol bills and my personal injury lawyer sued the driver and won. We got a payout higher then what we would've gotten without the lawyer.....

Edit: I didn't read it was a hit and run tho. So Hopefully they find the driver!

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Jono

He still has some serious injuries to his head. It scares me.

don't be scared, be proactive.
wear your gear...
exercise and practice presence, avoidance, and emergency skills.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Just because you had an experience with a bad lawyer doesn't mean you know everything.... My ex and I got side swiped by a driver years back and the coverage of his insurance ended with our hospitol bills and my personal injury lawyer sued the driver and won. We got a payout higher then what we would've gotten without the lawyer.....

Edit: I didn't read it was a hit and run tho. So Hopefully they find the driver!

Hiring the lawyer after you get the insurance payout is a better idea. Other wise you throw him 30% of your settlement for 2 hours of work

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Hiring the lawyer after you get the insurance payout is a better idea. Other wise you throw him 30% of your settlement for 2 hours of work

Sad but true....

[Miles_Prower]

ahhh the injuries sound bad potential permanent loss of sight, that's going to be very hard to cope with..i so so so hope it doesn't turn out to be that bad.
he must have been whipped around pretty hard to hit his head that hard arghh

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Hiring the lawyer after you get the insurance payout is a better idea. Other wise you throw him 30% of your settlement for 2 hours of work

With us that's actually what we did. The insurance only covered our hospitol Bills so we had to get a lawyer to get anymore, who actually got more from the ins company then went after the driver and got some from that too.

[Jiggles]

And thats what I was saying to do...

[davidreaper]

Today the driver was declared at fault, however, they had no insurance.

[Miles_Prower]

Originally Posted by davidreaper

Today the driver was declared at fault, however, they had no insurance.

omg, no!!!