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prakarp
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 06:15 PM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on August 26th, 2008. I've been in the hospital since. I was in critical condition at Denver General for 11 days, and I'm now at Craig Hospital, the premier hospital for those rehabilitating from spinal cord injuries. The City of Denver Police currently believe the cause of the accident was manfacturer defect, but they're not certain just yet. Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.

Safe riding everyone, and SHINY SIDE UP. Otherwise, you'll be like me... or worse.

Sully
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 06:26 PM
Oh no.. :(.... I am sooo sorry to hear this .... Do you have family here ?

mtnairlover
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 06:38 PM
Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.



:shocked:

:cry:

I'm speechless. Is there anything you need? Anything we can do?

prakarp
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:03 PM
Oh no.. :(.... I am sooo sorry to hear this .... Do you have family here ?

no but my mom has flown up from Texas to help me.

prakarp
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:05 PM
:shocked:

:cry:

I'm speechless. Is there anything you need? Anything we can do?

no ... Unless you have a magic wand!

Matrix
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:22 PM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on August 26th, 2008. I've been in the hospital since. I was in critical condition at Denver General for 11 days, and I'm now at Craig Hospital, the premier hospital for those rehabilitating from spinal cord injuries. The City of Denver Police currently believe the cause of the accident was manfacturer defect, but they're not certain just yet. Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.

Safe riding everyone, and SHINY SIDE UP. Otherwise, you'll be like me... or worse.

This is truly sad and I wish you a speedy and 100% recovery. Please keep your spirit up! I would recommend also starting this in its own thread to keep those that care about you on the board updated on your progress and your needs. My prayers are with you.

Ceez
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:40 PM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on August 26th, 2008. I've been in the hospital since. I was in critical condition at Denver General for 11 days, and I'm now at Craig Hospital, the premier hospital for those rehabilitating from spinal cord injuries. The City of Denver Police currently believe the cause of the accident was manfacturer defect, but they're not certain just yet. Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.

Safe riding everyone, and SHINY SIDE UP. Otherwise, you'll be like me... or worse.


You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend, let us know if you need anything at all, even if its just good company. Keep your head up and your heart strong, you are still on this earth for a reason.

Best wishes my friend.

Cesar

Sean
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:47 PM
prakarp, really sorry to hear this. Even though we've never meet, know that you have friends here. Very sorry to hear of the accident and hope only the best for you. For whatever recovery lies ahead of you, we all hope it's nothing short of the best. Keep your chin up :up:

mtnairlover
Mon Sep 29th, 2008, 07:59 PM
no ... Unless you have a magic wand!

I don't...but, every now and then, I think I'm that little girl again who believes in magic.

Spinalhaven
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 12:55 AM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on August 26th, 2008. I've been in the hospital since. I was in critical condition at Denver General for 11 days, and I'm now at Craig Hospital, the premier hospital for those rehabilitating from spinal cord injuries. The City of Denver Police currently believe the cause of the accident was manfacturer defect, but they're not certain just yet. Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.

Safe riding everyone, and SHINY SIDE UP. Otherwise, you'll be like me... or worse.

words cant express. I'll be praying for you.

gtn
Wed Oct 1st, 2008, 06:09 AM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident...

I'm so sorry. You have my hopes.

Spiderman
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 08:58 AM
Prakarp,

I'm sorry to hear about your accident & injuries... I just read your post in the New Members thread, and decided to split it off into its own topic. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask - the CSC family is always willing to help.

rybo
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:02 AM
I spoke with Chris the other day by phone and will be going to visit sometime soon.

For those who hadn't met him, he's a great guy that I met at one of the Brothers events that Youngblood sponsored. He had just sold his car and replaced it with the bike, going nothing but two for the summer.

Chris, I was sad to hear of your accident, and hope you have a speedy recovery. I'll see you soon.

Scott

McVaaahhh
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:11 AM
Chris,

I am sorry to hear about your accident, but grateful that it wasn't any worse than it was. I wish you a speedy recovery into a "normal" life (at least out of the hospital).

There's lots of good folks here, and if you need anything (even if it's just a visit from someone) don't hesitate to give a shout on the board.

~Barn~
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:18 AM
I wish you the very best in things to come, Chris.

ChrisCBX
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:47 AM
I'm sorry about your accident and injuries. I hope that you have a speedy and full recovery.

puckstr
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:51 AM
Well wishes to you, sorry about your injuries. So any more information on the Manufacture Defect? Or has your lawyer told you not to comment on it?

You do have a lawyer?

Aracheon
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:05 AM
In case everyone hadn't heard, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on August 26th, 2008. I've been in the hospital since. I was in critical condition at Denver General for 11 days, and I'm now at Craig Hospital, the premier hospital for those rehabilitating from spinal cord injuries. The City of Denver Police currently believe the cause of the accident was manfacturer defect, but they're not certain just yet. Either way, I'm now paralyzed from the nipples down. That's right - I rode my Ducati Monster S4R for 3 months and am now paralyzed for life. Saving grace: if I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I would certainly have died. The damage to the Scorpion helmet was extensive.

Safe riding everyone, and SHINY SIDE UP. Otherwise, you'll be like me... or worse.


Oh. My. God.

Dude, weren't we JUST talking about that fucking bike the last time I say you? :banghead:



You have my prayers and my thoughts. You also have PM.

Nick_Ninja
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:08 AM
Hang in there. I wish you the best.

LadyT
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:13 AM
This is terrible news and I am so sorry about what happened. I will be keeping you in my prayers and I am with everyone else on here....if you need anything dont hesitate to ask!!!!!!

CYCLE_MONKEY
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:50 AM
Don't know you, but sorry to hear about these tragic events. I wish you the very best in your recovery and in life.

Matty
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 04:55 PM
wow..... so sorry man. keep your head up.

sent you a pm.

SamuraiX
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:12 PM
Very, very sorry to hear this bro, hang in there.
Rest assured you are in the best of hands at Craig.

dragos13
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 05:56 PM
Chris, I'm not sure if I met you at the Brothers BBQ event but either way my prayers are with you and your recovery. I know there are no magic words to make you feel better, and saying sorry is short of how we all truly feel. I am, like the other members, here for you wether you need company or assistance with anything. I hope for a fast and 100% recovery.

kalibra
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 06:09 PM
I have never met you,since I am probably the newest member to the CSC family,however I am deeply touched by your story and I wish you a full and speedy recovery along with everybody else.In the same breath I would like to say how impressed I am with this whole forum,there seem to be so many decent nice folks here brought together by the love of bikes....Please ask if you need anything at all .You are in our prayers.Cj

Matty
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:19 PM
Again like everyone else, if you need anything don't hesitate. When i got injured there were a lot of people from this site that were around and willing to help me out.


I know it's still a little early. But like i said before, keep your head up. There are plenty of disabled people that still ride.

Even better, there are now companies that make equipment for the disabled rider. There's a company called AKS Stabilizer's that makes this things that looks like training wheels. when you get on the throttle the wheels lift off the ground and drops back down when you apply the brakes. Unfortunately couldn't find any info.

Here's a couple of inspiring videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sVEIu_SG_E&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UpP2VFThXA&feature=related

Sean
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:28 PM
^^^+1
Not to change the topic, but there was a guy out at Miller this year with the same kind of bars on his bike. They called'em "wheelie bars". And this guy would go out in the "race" group and pass almost everybody. Most of the riders would come in and ask who he was. He was sick fast! Disability is just a word to some people.

mtnairlover
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:44 PM
I spoke with Chris the other day by phone and will be going to visit sometime soon.

For those who hadn't met him, he's a great guy that I met at one of the Brothers events that Youngblood sponsored. He had just sold his car and replaced it with the bike, going nothing but two for the summer.

Chris, I was sad to hear of your accident, and hope you have a speedy recovery. I'll see you soon.

Scott

Chris and I talked not only at Brothers, but at the CSC picnic and also played some frisbee there. You know that feeling you get when first meeting a person...that feeling like "hey, this is a really neat person..." Yeah...ok, touchy feely here, but yeah...that's the feeling I got when we talked...so, yeah...

There's this ache in the pit of my stomache, Chris. I want nothing but the best for you.

Scott, let me know when you go and I might want to tag along.

Think
Thu Oct 2nd, 2008, 09:59 PM
I've never met you, but I am sorry for what happened. Keep your head up and I hope you have a speedy recovery. If you need anything, don't hesitate to PM me.

SupermotoMJ
Fri Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:06 AM
That sucks man, I hope everything works out for you!

TheStig
Fri Oct 3rd, 2008, 05:18 PM
First off I just want to say I am truly sad to hear about this. I hope you have a speedy recovery. This just reminds me to much of another thread that was on here recently. Please Please Please keep your head up and reach out to any of us if you need anything!

rybo
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 08:26 AM
Hi all,

So I got to go down and visit Chris last night and sit with him for a while. While I was there another Chris (Arachaeon) showed up and we got to spend some time together.

The human spirit never ceases to amaze me, and Chris reaffirmed this feeling in me yesterday. His attitude is positive, he is truly upbeat and his smile contagious. I'm not sure that if faced with the same set of circumstances that I could ever match his level of positive.

While I was there the facility was graced with a visit from members of the US Paralympic team. The US Rugby team won the Gold in Beijing and we got to meet some of the athletes and hold the medals. Chris even got to wear a gold.

I'll be visiting frequently over the coming months and will try to keep this post updated.

Scott

Matty
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 11:05 AM
awesome to see you smiling Chris....

Sean
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 12:23 PM
Awesome! The medal looks good :up:
Thanks for the update Scott.

pilot
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 12:43 PM
Chris,

What did you do for a living prior to the accident?

I take it you have full use of your arms, hands and shoulders?

Just tossing about a few thoughts in my head.

I recently rode as a mtotorcycle escort for the paralympic riders. Man, those guys and gals have what it takes. Also, while on a the way to Indy I had a trike rider pass me up. Met up with him at a gas station. The dude had one mechanical leg to help him get around and said the other just got in the way.

Good luck with the heal up.

JustSomeDude
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 12:45 PM
Chris - This is terrible news. I'm so sorry to hear about you injuries, but you should feel blessed to be alive! I wish you the best as you work to handle your injuries.

Even though we've never met, let me know if there's anything you need. I'd be happy to do what I can to help you out!!

chad23
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 01:52 PM
good luck with your recovery, And It's been said here many of times
JUST ASK FOR HELP AND WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU, Cause we know you would do the same for us

schwagman
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 02:29 PM
So sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you have a full and fast recovery

MAZIN
Sat Oct 4th, 2008, 03:39 PM
Your in my prayers and I hope that you recieve a true blessing. If there is anything I can do for you at all just pm!