One year ago today I should have died (srs)

[TheGame76]

In about an hour I turn 28(feelsbadman.jpg). The night before I turned 27 I was walking across a fairly busy street. I was in the cross walk and had the right of way to walk. Next thing I know paramedics are cutting my clothes off with scissors. I had been hit by a drunk driver at 50mph(VW Beetle).

As a result I have 3 herniated discs in my back(one really bad one). I am incredibly lucky to still be alive let alone walking. I am reminded of my accident every single morning first thing when I wake up and get out of bed as my back always really hurts from lack of movement.

[Stealth4000]

In about an hour I turn 28(feelsbadman.jpg). The night before I turned 27 I was walking across a fairly busy street. I was in the cross walk and had the right of way to walk. Next thing I know paramedics are cutting my clothes off with scissors. I had been hit by a drunk driver at 50mph(VW Beetle).

As a result I have 3 herniated discs in my back(one really bad one). I am incredibly lucky to still be alive let alone walking. I am reminded of my accident every single morning first thing when I wake up and get out of bed as my back always really hurts from lack of movement.

Did you kill that f*cker who hit you?

[JM2412]

Wow, glad you are still here OP.

What happened to the drunk driver?

[WYOStateOfMind]

How much did you get from the civil suit?

[TheGame76]

Did you kill that f*cker who hit you?

Wow, glad you are still here OP.

What happened to the drunk driver?

I am suing his ass! I should get my settlement in March is what my lawyer said last time we spoke.

[Naturalgraham4]

In about an hour I turn 28(feelsbadman.jpg). The night before I turned 27 I was walking across a fairly busy street. I was in the cross walk and had the right of way to walk. Next thing I know paramedics are cutting my clothes off with scissors. I had been hit by a drunk driver at 50mph(VW Beetle).

As a result I have 3 herniated discs in my back(one really bad one). I am incredibly lucky to still be alive let alone walking. I am reminded of my accident every single morning first thing when I wake up and get out of bed as my back always really hurts from lack of movement.

sux bro, but look at ya now

[miscer04]

Did you kill that f*cker who hit you?

i really hope he did

Wow, glad you are still here OP.

What happened to the drunk driver?

this, glad ur still with us

[gmack24]

damn bro...did you hit the windshield? (I've heard you can survive this much easier)

Rep'd. I refuse to drive drunk, wont even drive after like 2 beers.

[JM2412]

I am suing his ass! I should get my settlement in March is what my lawyer said last time we spoke.

GJDM. Hope your back eventually gets better and you continue to live a happy life.

[Lookitskeith]

As it is a beetle I'm guessing a drunk girl.. glad you are still here bro

Edit: It was a guy I guess.. How is the settlement looking?

[BobbyLight1]

damn bro that is terrible... i feel your pain kinda, broke 4 vertebrae in my back summer 09. permenantly crooked back. can only tell in xrays though because i compensate for it when i stand.

can't believe you survived that sh*t 50 mph is fast

[TheGame76]

sux bro, but look at ya now

Thx man, even though I troll the sh!t out of you I really do appreciate that!

i really hope he did



this, glad ur still with us

THX!

damn bro...did you hit the windshield? (I've heard you can survive this much easier)

Rep'd. I refuse to drive drunk, wont even drive after like 2 beers.

Yep, my back took the majority of the blow. But when I hit the ground it cause some minor injuries to my legs and was scraped up pretty bad.

I was about 250 and jacked at the time, several Drs have told me that is probably why I am still able to walk.

[anonymous]

glad u made it, ur very lucky getting hit by a 50 mph car is less then 10% survival rate. also herniated discs are a pain, i have 1 at l5/s1 cant imagine having 3, u still lifting? i manage just cant do legs for now or some back stuff (2 months and like 3 weeks into my injury)

[TheGame76]

As it is a beetle I'm guessing a drunk girl.. glad you are still here bro

Edit: It was a guy I guess.. How is the settlement looking?

I dont want to get my hopes up but should be 50k minimum.

damn bro that is terrible... i feel your pain kinda, broke 4 vertebrae in my back summer 09. permenantly crooked back. can only tell in xrays though because i compensate for it when i stand.

can't believe you survived that sh*t 50 mph is fast

I feel your pain bro. I battle through it when I work out but I am limited as to what I can do for legs and back.

[TheGame76]

glad u made it, ur very lucky getting hit by a 50 mph car is less then 10% survival rate. also herniated discs are a pain, i have 1 at l5/s1 cant imagine having 3, u still lifting? i manage just cant do legs for now or some back stuff (2 months and like 3 weeks into my injury)

WOW! I never knew that but always wondered what the odds were. That is crazy! Same here for lifting, I just manage what I can and cant do. I am up to do hack squats now which is nice.

[Mr.Roarke]

I dont want to get my hopes up but should be 50k minimum.

50k is nothing for a lifetime of pain. in 30 years its going to hurt way more than it does now.

My mom wrecked her back in a car accident 17 years ago, and it hurts more now than it used too.

[FryDude]

Hey bro, if you don't mind and of course if it something you're comfortable with sharing how do you view life differently now?

I'll take a cliche answer if it really is as simple as just appreciating the beauty of every single day.

[TheGame76]

50k is nothing for a lifetime of pain. in 30 years its going to hurt way more than it does now.

My mom wrecked her back in a car accident 17 years ago, and it hurts more now than it used too.

Trust me, I completely agree with you. It put me out of work for 3 months, so fuk 50k. It really messed my life up for a while and I am just now getting it back.

I will have to hit you guys back with the reps tomorrow. I am all out for today.

[TheGame76]

Hey bro, if you don't mind and of course if it something you're comfortable with sharing how do you view life differently now?

I'll take a cliche answer if it really is as simple as just appreciating the beauty of every single day.

Absolutely, it changed me as a person. I used to be very introverted now I just live life and be who I am. If people dont like it they can kiss my ass, but being this way has made me enjoy life more and make a lot more friends.

[Envi]

Glad you still here and happy birthday brah!

Wish you all the best man.

[BW4]

I dont want to get my hopes up but should be 50k minimum.



I feel your pain bro. I battle through it when I work out but I am limited as to what I can do for legs and back.

50K? Da phuck, if your back is permanently damaged shouldn't be getting way more than that?

[sixt]

happy birthday

That must of sucked. Good job on keeping a positive attitude. I'm sure it's not easy.

[FryDude]

Absolutely, it changed me as a person. I used to be very introverted now I just live life and be who I am. If people dont like it they can kiss my ass, but being this way has made me enjoy life more and make a lot more friends.

Word thanks for sharing your perspective.

[ChrisHansenDatelineNBC]

Happy Birthday OP. fukin drunk drivers

[schm]

Wow man came in here thinking it was going to be nothing, But ****kkkkk you are lucky as hell to be alive makes you think how short life can be.










And Happy Birthday yah old **** =)

[TE333]

Is this one of the reasons you decided to go natural? Obviously it would be hard to reach the level of muscularity in your legs and back with the injuries you have. **** drunk drivers dude, everytime I hear a story like this is makes me go Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

*EDIT*

I meant the level of muscularity you would need to be a top bber nationally***

[Lunatic]

In about an hour I turn 28(feelsbadman.jpg). The night before I turned 27 I was walking across a fairly busy street. I was in the cross walk and had the right of way to walk. Next thing I know paramedics are cutting my clothes off with scissors. I had been hit by a drunk driver at 50mph(VW Beetle).

As a result I have 3 herniated discs in my back(one really bad one). I am incredibly lucky to still be alive let alone walking. I am reminded of my accident every single morning first thing when I wake up and get out of bed as my back always really hurts from lack of movement.

If you're looking for something that helps pain ******** is a godsend but it's strong as hell and dangerous if you're into abusing your prescriptions. I couldn't live without ******** because of my pain TBH.

The being reminded about the accident will go away with time. It's been 5 years for me and I never think about it unless I see people playing football in a field. The day before and day that marked 5 years for me was kind of depressing as it's 1/2 a decade. Kind of blew my mind and made me upset the day of but the next day was back to normal. You'll get there, bro. First year or two is hard.

[Dardon]

sux bro, but look at ya now

lulz

[Szakalzg]

50K? Da phuck, if your back is permanently damaged shouldn't be getting way more than that?

This..... I would dispute that now if you wanted a job which involves some lifting you can't do it because of back injury.

Regardless of how much you get.... I would assume some if not most of it would go to hospital bills, lawyer fees.... etc.... which is why I think you should have asked for more.

Unless you have some good insurance.

Nice physique and I am glad you survived... 50mph ain't no joke.

[SemperParatus]

Happy B-day you lucky SOB