Comments on: Biker Attorney “Jeff H.” A.K.A. Jeff in Korea was in a bad motorcycle accident.

By: Sandie {Member}

Sandie {Member} — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:37:06 +0000

In reply to Norman Gregory Fernandez. I will check back for the update. Thank you kindly!!

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:37:01 +0000

In reply to Sandie {Member}. No. I will send him an email to see how he is doing. Norm

By: Sandie {Member}

Sandie {Member} — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:40:18 +0000

Norm have you had any updates on Jeff?
I hope that he is recovering.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:18:09 +0000

In reply to Jeff in Korea.

Jeff good to hear from you. In time the pain will go away, and you have learned a life saving lesson. I too always wear a modular full face helmet now. Not because of my 3 minor mishaps on a motorcycle, but because of all the carnage I have seen representing clients in motorcycle accident cases. I am even considering looking into the new armor they have out now.

Take care bro,

Norm

By: Jeff in Korea

Jeff in Korea — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:05:40 +0000

Norman, thank you very much for your best wishes. Although my arms are still relatively useless, last night was my first night doing anything other than going to bed, waking up, going to work, coming home, and going to bed.

I was reflecting on the accident earlier today, and there’s one other thing I really wanted to say.

Looking at the damage to my helmet, which included a huge transfer of paint from the truck to the face shield, forehead area, and chin area of the helmet, I think it’s safe to conclude that if I had not worn my full-face helmet,I probably wouldn’t be here to tell anyone about the accident.

I was lucky that it was a little chilly that day. Because it was slightly colder than usual, I decided to wear my full-face helmet. The helmet is a modular helmet, where the face shield and chin section flips up. Often, when I wear the full helmet, I will keep the modular section flipped up, because it’s hot, or uncomfortable, or stuffy, or whatever. If the modular section had been flipped up, it would have been my face that impacted with the truck.

Also, if it had been a few degrees warmer, I would most likely have been wearing my half helmet. Actually, it’s less than a half helmet. It’s the smallest DOT approved helmet available. Again, had I been wearing that helmet, I most likely would not be here telling anyone about it.

It’s very, very easy to rationalize using as helmet. My favorite rationalizations are that it’s too hot for the fullface helmet or that it’s only a short ride across town. Dumb rationalizations. Again, I’m just very lucky that I was wearing that useless half helmet.

The point is, you never know when the accident is going to happen, so I would recommend and hope that everyone would always wear a fullface helmet that protects the entire head, and not just something that’ll keep the top of your skull. Pretty for the funeral.

By: Sandie {Member}

Sandie {Member} — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:23:22 +0000

I send wishes for a speedy recovery Jeff.
Norm, our fellow blogger is lucky to be alive to tell us his story.
Folks are in such a hurry. They do not take the time to pay attention. A dangerous & life threatening habit. It could be their life or some innocent bystander.
Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.
Bu the way, how is your Dad?