Oh and fingers crossed this thread doesn't turn into a biker vs driver 5hitstorm

He's gonna be super bummed for a while mate, but hopefully like GPA said, he can look at it from a positive angle; which of course is hard when you're in a hospital getting plaster applied to your limbs.
But:
He's still alive.
It may prompt him to stop riding, which may keep him alive.
We're coming into summer which means less waves, so maybe good timing...if there is such a thing.
He's probably not going to have to shout a round for a while.
TLC from the wifey

Inevitable new found appreciate for life.
...and think about how bloody good he'll feel getting back in the salt.
Oh...and yeah, once again, he's still alive. So often these accidents turn out far worse.

Anyhoo...crash was on Friday? How's the internal injuries going?
EDIT: ...oh and be a good mate...make sure you tell him every sesh you've had was onshore, lumpy and crowded with esky lidders and goatboats.