Can you believe this?

[socwkbiker]

As most of you may not know I am one (1) semester away from getting my Master's in Social Work. As part of the curriculum I have to work an internship. Well, I'm currently interning for the Dallas County Probate court, visiting incapcitated people or people with cerebral palsy, severe mental retardation, etc. These people are wards of a family member or a nursing home with the other party being listed as their guardian.

Well, I just had a special case handed to me yesterday. Now I'm sure you can guess this one. It's a motorcycle accident. Yes, because I ride, they intentionally gave me a case involving a motorcycle accident victim. Of course, in their own way, they want to prove the point of just how dangerous motorcycles are and what can happen to me. Sigh...will it never end?

[samkjr]

Just people passing down their own agenda. I got a ticket today for not wearing a helmet. of course he couldnt just give me a ticket. he had to lecture me baout how unsafe it was and more die from car/bike accidents than from violent crimes and why botherr carrying a gun, if I wasnt even gonna protect my head. I was just like" can I get my ticket now please?"

[cactusjack]

That's because the Commonwealth of Virgina knows what's best for you, and you don't.

I know, I know..let's not beat that to death any further.

[audiogooroo]

"Motorcycling is not, in itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, incompetence and stupidity."

[jussmatt]

Well said AG.... but I'm with Jeff....yea I know...hard to believe even for me!!! But I too am tired of people trying to push their agenda on bike riders. I hear it every day.... I just say to them, "If you're not busy living....then you're busy dieing!!" Sometimes they get it... most of the time they don't!

[Top Cat]

Just people passing down their own agenda. I got a ticket today for not wearing a helmet. of course he couldnt just give me a ticket. he had to lecture me baout how unsafe it was and more die from car/bike accidents than from violent crimes and why botherr carrying a gun, if I wasnt even gonna protect my head. I was just like" can I get my ticket now please?"
Personally I feel if you were riding without a helmet you DESERVE to get a lecture .
Hey sorry, it is just one of the things I am opinionated about.
A couple others are gun control and loud pipes http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dantama]

Just people passing down their own agenda. I got a ticket today for not wearing a helmet. of course he couldnt just give me a ticket. he had to lecture me baout how unsafe it was and more die from car/bike accidents than from violent crimes and why botherr carrying a gun, if I wasnt even gonna protect my head. I was just like" can I get my ticket now please?"
Personally I feel if you were riding without a helmet you DESERVE to get a lecture .
Hey sorry, it is just one of the things I am opinionated about.
A couple others are gun control and loud pipes http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

TC's opinionated and fanatical? Your just kidding right? http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif :) ;)

[buck]

"Motorcycling is not, in itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, incompetence and stupidity."


Well said.

[buck]

As most of you may not know I am one (1) semester away from getting my Master's in Social Work.

'Good on ya'. Tough career but meaningful with the proper dedication. buck

[papat]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gifWell said AG http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif Same thing with guns I have never seen a gun that shot someone

[MarkG]

Yes, because I ride, they intentionally gave me a case involving a motorcycle accident victim. Sigh...will it never end?

I thought about this for a while and I'm not so sure this is a bad thing. They may be trying, in a veiled sort of way, to pull your crank. However, I think they did the motorcycle accident victim a favor. You won't be approaching him or the family from a cage point of view. You ride, you understand the risks, and you won't be pushing an unwanted agenda on the victim. At the same time, you will actually try to assist, where many others would just do it halfheartedly.

The poor guy won't get any phony platitudes, there will actually be a social worker that will genuinely try to help. Beats getting someone that just assumes all bikers are bad and so what if they recover or not. You may just have found a niche that your fellow counterparts have no clue how to approach.

I hope your work on behalf of the biker is successful. Yes, it will be a constant reminder to be more careful. Then again, each of us in our own way understands the risks and potential consequences.

I feel for ya SWB. I've got a story like that too, but I'm gonna save it for another thread.

[formikec]

As most of you may not know I am one (1) semester away from getting my Master's in Social Work. As part of the curriculum I have to work an internship. Well, I'm currently interning for the Dallas County Probate court, visiting incapcitated people or people with cerebral palsy, severe mental retardation, etc. These people are wards of a family member or a nursing home with the other party being listed as their guardian.

Well, I just had a special case handed to me yesterday. Now I'm sure you can guess this one. It's a motorcycle accident. Yes, because I ride, they intentionally gave me a case involving a motorcycle accident victim. Of course, in their own way, they want to prove the point of just how dangerous motorcycles are and what can happen to me. Sigh...will it never end?

Or they could be testing you to see how you will handle situations like this (that are personal) when you get the "real" job. May be reading more into it than is intended????

[Idaho]

I agree with Mark and Mike and AG. You may not have been assigned this for some sinister agenda but because of your unique point of view. Look at it that way and run with it.

AG is spot on. Motorcycling is only as dangerous as you choose to make it.

[aj]

SWB, it's the rock and a hard place deal. You know what you know and they think they know. Good luck and well done on the Masters http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[socwkbiker]

Umm...hmmm...eh...yeah. Didn't think of it from that perspective. You guys are right. It does make more sense for someone like me to go see the person and their family. No judgment for riding. Thanks guys, all of you for your input and perspective. Now I can approach this visit with a better mindset.

This is why this site is great.

[slots]

"Motorcycling is not, in itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, incompetence and stupidity."


Hey AG... LTNS old friend. I really like this quote. May I use it occasionally in my personal correspondence? I think this just about wraps up the entire "motorcycles are dangerous" issues into a brief set of words.

Take care...

Paul "Slots" Manske
Reno, NV

[audiogooroo]

"Motorcycling is not, in itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, incompetence and stupidity."


Hey AG... LTNS old friend. I really like this quote. May I use it occasionally in my personal correspondence? I think this just about wraps up the entire "motorcycles are dangerous" issues into a brief set of words.

Take care...

Paul "Slots" Manske
Reno, NV
Absolutely! It's not mine, which is why I included the quotation marks. I'm not sure who said it. I just stumbled upon it on someone's motorcycle web site several years ago and I thought it stated things quite well. It's how I respond to anyone who tells me motorcycles are dangerous.

[phenrichs]

SOcw, I think it will backfire on them. They are trying to scare you into not riding by giving you the case. In truth what they have done is give that person the best caregiver possible, someone who can completely understand how they must be feeling inside. I believe that you will be able to provide a higher level of care because you have an added insight. You can imagine how awful it must be and I think both you and the patient will be better for the experience. And who better to care for an accident victim than an honest, good hearted KawaNow member!

[trip]

Ahh SWB......just give them that smile and gleam off your bald head. They'll melt in your arms.

It is frustrating tho isn't it? I tend to agree that they wanted you to handle this case because of your unique point of view and experience.

[dantama]

Yes, because I ride, they intentionally gave me a case involving a motorcycle accident victim. Sigh...will it never end?

I thought about this for a while and I'm not so sure this is a bad thing. They may be trying, in a veiled sort of way, to pull your crank. However, I think they did the motorcycle accident victim a favor. You won't be approaching him or the family from a cage point of view. You ride, you understand the risks, and you won't be pushing an unwanted agenda on the victim. At the same time, you will actually try to assist, where many others would just do it halfheartedly.

The poor guy won't get any phony platitudes, there will actually be a social worker that will genuinely try to help. Beats getting someone that just assumes all bikers are bad and so what if they recover or not. You may just have found a niche that your fellow counterparts have no clue how to approach.

I hope your work on behalf of the biker is successful. Yes, it will be a constant reminder to be more careful. Then again, each of us in our own way understands the risks and potential consequences.

+1 and well said Mark

[Cajunrider]

I wish motorcycle accident/fatalities investigations posted statistics indicating the causes being mechanical issues with the motorcycle. I'd bet the percentages would be extremely low. I would guess that negligence of auto or truck operators would be number 1 and stupidity or lack of attention on the rider's part would come in second. I would include aggressive operating of a motorcyle on wet roads in the "stupidity" category along with riding 100 mph wheelies for miles on a crotch rocket. Just my opinion....

[lw]

Wear your (very cool) spiked helmet to your next intern meeting.

[ponch]

Try working in education. I get assaulted almost every day with diversity, cultural competence and green initiatives. All I can say is they are nuts.

[donoller]

YOU HAVE TO DIE SOMETIME, MAY AS WELL ENJOY YOUR SELF WHILE YOU ARE HERE.

[rlfaubion]

Good luck, you'll do it right

[macmac]

Isn't the goal to get that rider back in the saddle? I have never had any job where another person can do anything to me I don't want to do. I can take a hike any time I like.

I once did work I didn't like much, like in pits working under big trucks, but it paid well enough to suit me at the time.

[rksaw]

Years from now, you will look back and say that this was one of the best "cases" you ever worked. The repoire you had two had, the honesty and transparency in your conversations, etc. Congrats on nearing completion of the Masters, and good luck to you in your future endeavors.
Rich