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A VICTIM who recovered from a horrific accident has set up his own website recounting his experiences in the hope it may offer encouragement to others.
David Brett, 40, of Glamis Close, Haverhill, nearly lost his life in 1996 when he was crushed from behind by a vehicle as he helped to push another car which had broken down.
Mr Brett spent six months in hospital after suffering a broken neck, two badly-shattered legs and a broken nose.
A tube was inserted in his windpipe to help his breathing and he was fitted with a “halo” contraption to stop his neck moving.
In May 1998, Mr Brett’s left leg was amputated and his right leg has still not mended properly, causing him a lot of pain.
He has developed other ailments including diabetes, hypothyroidism, liver problems and an enlarged spleen.
Mr Brett asked the Haverhill Weekly News if he could use the story as part of his website, which he created only eighteen months after he first started using a computer.
“Basically, it was something to do and a challenge to see whether I could. It was also to see whether anybody had similar experiences they might like to share.
“I haven’t managed to get out much and it’s my way of keeping in touch with the outside world. It has had around 300 visits and I was quite surprised, I didn’t expect so many,” Mr Brett said.
Anyone who wants to visit the site can do so by clicking the 'web link' for this story.