For anyone who knew me and was interested

[auxmike]

Will you have the option for an artificial limb?
I hope you heal quickly and can drive again soon....

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by Betrivent

I'm curious, in the case of the BMW in Germany. Does it not make sense that you were going uphill on a wet slope and therefore are less likely to lose control than the guy coming downhill?

To me it does, but a major fact that I forgot to mention was that this also happened on a curve. The Land Rover was coming downhill and on the inside of the lane when he hydroplaned into my lane (outside and going uphill). That is also why we both ended up in the ditch, and he pretty much went head-on into the front left corner of my poor Beemer (I loved that car!). Plus, he was going too fast for conditions (wet, icy road) but in the end the Polizei could not determine fault (he claimed I was in his lane, which simply wasn't true!).

Originally Posted by Shinare

I've been in the same situation and did the same thing (without the crash) and its HARD to control that impulse to swerve to avoid the animal. I know police officers here have to take special emergency driving technique classes and that's one thing they work on. Getting you to stop avoiding small animals and just hit them.

Trust me, I understand and have done the same! A long time ago when I was first driving, I went off the road trying to avoid a squirrel. I ended up tearing the crap out of some guy's front yard, but I was lucky enough to get the car back on the road (and it was more luck than skill!).

Originally Posted by auxmike

Will you have the option for an artificial limb?
I hope you heal quickly and can drive again soon....

I get over to Ft Sam Houston a lot, where many servicemembers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan come for treatment (Brook Army Medical Center). It is amazing to see what those guys can do with their prostheses, most are as mobile and capable as anyone. It is truly awesome and I have the utmost respect for these outstanding individuals!

Again, all the best with your recovery. Your attitude is very impressive, and I am sure you won't let any obstacle stand in your way!

Cheers! M2