It's why both of my mirrors look directly behind me and I always turn my head to change lanes. It's also why I have modified the rear signal lights with that Electrical Connections kit for visibility, when I'm on two wheels I trust no one on four. Paranoid? Yes.
That said, your circumstance was an abnormality in the world of motorcycling and shouldn't make you swear off the sport only make you more cautious and determined to be defensive at all times. We're always at fault, just ask anyone...
