Oh Adam how terrible, I'm so glad you were sereiously hurt, but the trauma I'm sure will be with you a while. Sometime the aches and pains don't show up for a day or so. Make sure you don't need a MRI- I got a ruptured disc from a fall and rsd settled in it. You have car insurance right? They'll pay for your bills.
I agree with you, this disorder is financially draining over the years and is long term with lots of losses. I miss working too.
Let us know how you are doing over the next few days. your friend, loretta with soft hugs