Good to hear you’re recovering, undoubtedly, ‘proper’ kit can lessen the severity of injuries sustained in such incidents.
However, I, like many, will continue to ride in ‘normal’ gear whenever it suits.
My reasoning is, my kit is the last line of protection when I ride, when all other defences in my armoury have failed.
Yep, I understand, should something ‘unpredictable’ happen to me, this may result in me suffering unnecessary injuries, but on balance I’m comfortable with that risk.
In fact, when taking my kids on the pillion I’ll often actively choose to wear flimsy non-bike specific kit, simply as a mental note to enhance and heighten any feelings of vulnerability, and hence increase focus.
The only thing I always ensure I wear are gloves, I figure if I’m laid bashed up in a hospital bed, I’ll probably still want to pick my nose.
Each to their own I guess eh.