Have you ever thought of and bothered to find out how much it will cost to have your arm in a plaster-of-Paris?
Or to have your entire covered up in metal bars and screws?
For something, you could have avoided like letting somebody completely sober drive or ride you to wherever you wanted to go?
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In Uganda, in the year 2009,
There is a study that was done speaking about the average cost of treating one injured boda boda cyclist in Mulago Hospital
And the figure that was settled at was 369 US Dollars!
If you are reading this and you do not have an idea what a “boda boda” is, I will explain.
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A boda boda is a motor bicycle usually riden around as a means of transport.
It serves the same purpose as the famous “Tuk Tuk” motor tricycle with the only difference being that the former operates on two tyres.
A little time spent watching some videos online about how dangerous it is to use a boda boda will bring out the picture best!
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So many Ugandans do not even make a half of that, in amount of savings.
Now, to tell one that it will cost them twice that in treating them for road crash or accident injuries sustained is simply unsought of!
We both know how expensive medical care is, right?
So, before you get behind that steering wheel or rider’s control set
Ask yourself this, “how much will it cost me if something awful happens to me or to any other person on the road?”
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Will I be able to take charge and responsibility of the financial implications of injuring somebody for life?
Do I have “enough” (if this is even a real thing anyway) saved away to look after myself if I get disfigured for life, because of my own doing?
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~ How much will it cost you?! ~
Well said.
Accidents end up affecting many others indirectly
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This is such an amazing post. I think everyone needs to read this and really take it in. Powerful.
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It’s such a good idea to keep this in mind any time you get behind the wheel of any vehicle. I’m so glad we have auto insurance here in the US to help cover any major accidents.
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So sad and scary to think how dangerous it is to drive these bikes and how one minor slip up, even if it is not your fault can injure you. Without any way to pay for recovery.
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Medical care is indeed expensive, in my country too. That’s why Its important to always follow the rules and safety measures when riding a bike
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Great post, I’ve seen a lot of situations with people behind the wheel and it’s important to know this.
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It is so unfortunate that medical care/ health care is so expensive. Safety and precaution as you have listed are very important in keeping ourselves out of the hospital.
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My right side is broken. My arm and leg never healed completely due to an accident. The motorcycle rider was driving blindly. I suffered for 2 years due to this. I know how it feels ie.
😩😩😭😭 sorry!
Accidents cost far more than people first realise, not just the direct effects, but the indirect and often forgotten expenses too such as an increase in insurance and mental/physical cost.
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Wow that is eye-opening. Thank you for sharing
👍 you’re welcome.