Crash on commute to work

DavidJ · September 2016

Not a good morning for Emma today - on her commute to work a car went straight through a junction in front of her. She tried to stop/avoid them as luckily she was paying attention but couldn't avoid hitting the car. Her right shoulder took the full impact of the passenger car door before she came off. The police were called and Emma was despatched to the Lister in an ambulance. Aside from a lot of bruising the main damage is to the shoulder/collar bone where they join - not actually broken but something to do with the acromioclavicular ligament and a sub laxation! She is back at home now in a lot of pain awaiting a trip to the fracture clinic on Monday to determine the need for surgery. The driver has accepted full responsibility at least......

Stef · September 2016

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon Emma.

Jenny · September 2016

Sorry to hear that, such a shame and it sounds very painful. Hope it looks set to mend without surgery, and that it mends quickly!

david norris · September 2016

All the best Emma - hope for a speedy recovery.

JMac · September 2016

Very nasty and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
James &Roz

JeremyP · September 2016

Terrible news - best wishes for quick recovery

Martin L · September 2016

Ouch. I'm sure you'll recover quick Emma. Keep us updated.

Stuart F · September 2016

Sorry to hear this Emma. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Try to read up about the injury and don't be fobbed off with Dr's not wanting to do surgery. I now have a permanent step in my shoulder because I took their advice after a similar injury.

The Fields

mattss · September 2016

Hope you make a speedy recovery Emma. Thanks David for letting us know.

wilburtrump · September 2016

Hope you heal quickly Emma. Sounds pretty rubbish. On the plus side, new bike time! I'm pretty sure that Neil Murphy did almost exactly the same sort of damage to himself a while back, might be worth asking him about recovery etc.

British cycling recommend Leigh Day and Co solicitors for any personal injury claims. I used them when I was knocked off and broke my collarbone. They were great to deal with and a very friendly bunch.

Vincent · October 2016

Emma, hope the pain subsides and you get back on the bike soon. Keep positive.

GWD · October 2016

Really sorry to hear Emma. We hope you recover quickly!

Regards,

Gareth & Janet

Adam S · October 2016

So sorry to hear that. As others have said, push for surgery. Take the time to heal well and you'll come back stronger. Enforced rest seems to be very good for you in the long run.

I spent a lot of time with Buryhill Physio in Hitchin. Thoroughly recommend them when you're ready.

Heal well. Adam and Lil.

tduckett · October 2016

Thats a rubbish way to end a great season, im sure you will be back in no time and as Will says...new bike time!
All the best.

ChrisP · October 2016

Glad to hear you came off relatively ok, heal strong!

LukeDanckert · October 2016

Sorry to hear Emma and I hope you heal quick. I've had a nasty AC joint injury and although the pain is awful at the start, it will get better. I think it's better when the collar bone breaks sometimes.

I didn't get surgery and I would encourage not to if you don't need it. A correct Physio programme will have it healed well if you follow it in a disciplined manner. Mine is almost fully healed although maybe not asthetically pleasing.

geoffg · October 2016

all been said Emma. Wish you a speedy recovery. Don't be fobbed off if YOU believe that surgery will be the answer. Just glad you were quick enough to avoid a worse injury. rubbish end to season.

Emmak · October 2016

Thanks everyone for your kind words and advice - its making me feel better. I'm really stiff today and can just about deal with the pain if I don't move! Seeing the specialist on Monday so will hopefully know more then.

AdamChallis · October 2016

Wishing you a fast and full recovery Emma.

gino · October 2016

All best Emma hope to see you back on the bike soon

Shaun · October 2016

Get well soon Emma. Hopefully it won't be too long.

timA · October 2016

Get well soon Emma, you'll be back up to full speed again before you know it!

BrendanR · October 2016

Sorry to hear this Emma. Get well soon. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

AlanT · October 2016

Get well soon.

James D · October 2016

Ouch! just seen this and wish you a good recovery Emma.

Andrew R · October 2016

Oh Dear - sorry to read this Emma - get well soon

MalcolmP · October 2016

All the best Emma, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Andy S · October 2016

What a shame! Get well soon! Don't hold back on going legal. The driver might be nice but the insurance company won't be.

Martin W · October 2016

Sorry to hear about the crash, hoping you feel better soon and make a good recovery.

JohnM · October 2016

Oh Emma, I am so sorry to read about this and do hope you make a full recovery as soon as possible. I am sure David will look after you well. Thinking of you and all your awful pain.