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rasputin1952

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44. If you were not in shock...

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 11:13 AM

Jan 13

You are not normal.

Trauma induces "shock", it is a defensive mechanism, and normal.

The advice to get a lawyer is a good idea. Remember, there may be underlying damage that may not appear for a time.
Not to be scary, but I know of one passenger that "walked away" from an accident and died two days later from internal bleeding.

Caveat: I do not think this will happen to you, but things like a concussion are always something to look into.

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I was in a pretty bad car accident ( Edited to add Update) [View all] Blue_Roses Jan 13 OP

Glad you're not badly hurt. Your passenger, too. MineralMan Jan 13 #1

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 13 #2

Get an attorney! Dustlawyer Jan 13 #112

Definitely! H2O Man Jan 13 #113

Glad you are ok. Makes some notes about the accident and gather all the particulars. Carry that around FSogol Jan 13 #3

Yeah, the policeman filling Blue_Roses Jan 13 #7

Witnesses? I was broadsided on the driver's side by a pickup truck wnylib Jan 13 #93

It might be that the poiceman is the closest you have to a witness so MadameButterfly Jan 13 #132

Cop's name should be on the accident report. wnylib Jan 13 #136

of course MadameButterfly Jan 13 #137

I'm betting that the insurance companies will wnylib Jan 13 #138

Glad it wasn't worse malaise Jan 13 #4

You're so sweet Blue_Roses Jan 13 #8

Yikes Blue Roses Faux pas Jan 13 #5

He was on the other Blue_Roses Jan 13 #11

That's some Faux pas Jan 13 #90

How scary! karin_sj Jan 13 #6

Yeah, me too Blue_Roses Jan 13 #14

If you were not in shock... rasputin1952 Jan 13 #44

Good news if the other driver admitted to the cop that he skidded on ice. 3Hotdogs Jan 13 #107

Hugggggggggggs. So glad it was not more serious, and glad you niyad Jan 13 #9

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 13 #17

This is sound advice. I second it. EverHopeful Jan 13 #19

What was the biggest problem Blue_Roses Jan 13 #30

I've been in 2 accidents where my car was moonscape Jan 13 #53

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #148

Their job is to avoid paying you. Keep that in mind. Lochloosa Jan 13 #84

My Insurance company True Blue American Jan 13 #98

I was referring to the at fault drivers' insurance. You should never make a statement to them. Lochloosa Jan 13 #101

After several months and having to go twice for estimates EverHopeful Jan 13 #85

This up here is the best advice from niyad. peacebuzzard Jan 13 #64

Amen to this! ShazzieB Jan 13 #121

I'm sorry that happened to you! yardwork Jan 13 #10

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 13 #21

Goodness! I am so glad no one was badly hurt. LoisB Jan 13 #12

Me too! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #18

I had a car accident in 1980, bad one. Archae Jan 13 #13

I was wondering about that Blue_Roses Jan 13 #27

Call Morgan and Morgan OLDMDDEM Jan 13 #15

Where are they located? Blue_Roses Jan 13 #24

From what I can tell, they are national. I only have a number for the MD/DC/VA area. Google them to get a local # OLDMDDEM Jan 13 #31

I'm relieved that you're okay, Blue Roses Niagara Jan 13 #16

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 13 #22

Damn! That sounds like you got T-boned! How scary! CrispyQ Jan 13 #20

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #34

I'm glad you are ok! babydollhead Jan 13 #23

I know!! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #37

If you are sore go to your Doctor. Don't minimize your pain, SaveOurDemocracy Jan 13 #66

Your insurance company is NOT your friend. No matter what the cutesy characters flvegan Jan 13 #25

The guardrail is my new friend. Blue_Roses Jan 13 #39

If you have a good insurance company True Blue American Jan 13 #99

Holy moly!! Thank heavens for guard rails!!!!!!! Nittersing Jan 13 #26

No Kidding!!! calimary Jan 14 #144

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #149

If you can, please let us know how you're doing. calimary Jan 17 #164

I am doing better Blue_Roses Jan 20 #165

I am so glad you are okay. 💙 sheshe2 Jan 13 #28

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue_Roses Jan 13 #41

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #150

Your reliving the scare is normal. pandr32 Jan 13 #29

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #43

Glad you're not hurt. Sorry about you having to buy a new car - a PIA. Liberal In Texas Jan 13 #32

Dealing with the drivers here Blue_Roses Jan 13 #47

We are family... rasputin1952 Jan 13 #33

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #45

You may have a little PTSD SARose Jan 13 #35

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #49

Having a near-death experience isn't normal either! You're in "normal" post trauma mode. electric_blue68 Jan 13 #131

This is so true Blue_Roses Jan 17 #151

🤞 It's highly likely stress related, but as your fellow DU'rs have suggested you get checked for (hoping Not) any... electric_blue68 Jan 17 #162

Good advice Farmer-Rick Jan 13 #70

So glad you are OK mcar Jan 13 #36

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 13 #51

Traumatic events can take years and years to deal with. So sorry this happened Karadeniz Jan 13 #38

Glad no one was badly hurt! CaptainTruth Jan 13 #42

Hang in there.... spanone Jan 13 #46

Fortunate That Nobody Was Badly Hurt ProfessorGAC Jan 13 #48

glad you are not hurt markie Jan 13 #50

What is the biggest Blue_Roses Jan 13 #55

I edited my first post markie Jan 13 #63

Documentation ! PhilG Jan 13 #52

That sounds so scary! Lulu KC Jan 13 #54

The most important thing is that everyone is alright!...and I'm so glad you are doing OK. sdfernando Jan 13 #56

Ride your insurance company HARD. Happy Hoosier Jan 13 #57

I'm glad you're okay! Erda Jan 13 #58

In addiition to likely PTSD, be aware that you might experience whiplash. niyad Jan 13 #59

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #152

I am so very glad that you got an attorney. Now, whoever calls you about niyad Jan 17 #163

So glad you are ok! Trueblue Texan Jan 13 #60

Hugs. Duncanpup Jan 13 #61

What a terrifying experience Wicked Blue Jan 13 #62

You seem to have nerves of steel when this car hit you. people Jan 13 #65

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 17 #153

I've not read all the responses . . . Bumbles Jan 13 #67

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #154

Do not try to deal with the insurance until you get the police report. camartinwv Jan 13 #68

Can you go back to the scene to take pics? MagickMuffin Jan 13 #69

Wow! That was an excellent reaction, quickly turning hard left FakeNoose Jan 13 #71

Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 17 #155

Since you were working at the time Figarosmom Jan 13 #72

Do you happen to have a dash cam? I've been pretty lucky driving nearly 60 years, but luck has FailureToCommunicate Jan 13 #73

I was hit by a car while riding a bike. Life comes at us fast. Hope22 Jan 13 #74

Im going to second this comment. Lochloosa Jan 13 #83

In the meantime the insurance folks are hounding you!! Hope22 Jan 13 #91

You need to talk to a professional about what happen. erodriguez Jan 13 #75

Whew! Richluu Jan 13 #76

Whoa! I'm glad you are OK!! CousinIT Jan 13 #77

Terrifying! You are here and not severely injured. That is to be grateful for. Clouds Passing Jan 13 #78

Glad you're okay. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 13 #79

Im so glad you and your passenger werent slightlv Jan 13 #80

Wow... Blue_Roses Jan 17 #156

I'm glad you were not visibly injured but I'd get checked out anyway. badhair77 Jan 13 #81

Don't immediately sign anything leftieNanner Jan 13 #82

Best advice yet. See what your Insurance does. They get the Police report. True Blue American Jan 13 #100

Start a NOTEBOOK or diary ASAP. Ilsa Jan 13 #86

Oh jeez. I'm so glad you're OK. And all the other people involved. Scrivener7 Jan 13 #87

I once witnessed a multiple car accident. Swede Jan 13 #88

Glad you're alive no matter what. ancianita Jan 13 #89

Does Lyft have insurance for you or............ NGeorgian Jan 13 #92

We have to get our own personal Blue_Roses Jan 17 #157

Crucial to inform Lyft specifically of the crash dickthegrouch Jan 13 #94

Already done Blue_Roses Jan 17 #158

I understand bernieb Jan 13 #95

I feel for you! True Blue American Jan 13 #96

I've been in three bad accidents that weren't my fault. Liberty Belle Jan 13 #97

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #159

Good luck. Keep us posted. Liberty Belle Jan 20 #168

Hi! So sorry you are going through this. usedtobedemgurl Jan 13 #102

Thank-you so much! Blue_Roses Jan 17 #160

I'm glad you're ok. milestogo Jan 13 #103

My car was totaled out in 2023 CountAllVotes Jan 13 #104

I can relate. Sorry you are going through this. It's PTSD inducing. 58Sunliner Jan 13 #105

I am glad that you are okay LetMyPeopleVote Jan 13 #106

don't be in a hurry to sign anything Kali Jan 13 #108

Based on the length of this thread and the advice above Maeve Jan 13 #109

I was going to post the same thing about the length of this thread and coming to the right place. Scrolled all.... EarnestPutz Jan 13 #118

Glad you are ok! Passages Jan 13 #110

First and foremost Roxi Jan 13 #111

Wow, I'm glad that you're OK. Beacool Jan 13 #114

:grouphug: elleng Jan 13 #115

Car accident ms.pamela Jan 13 #116

Wow. I am glad you and yours were okay. OldBaldy1701E Jan 13 #117

Can't advise about the insurance, but I can relate to the accident. Dem2theMax Jan 13 #119

So glad you're OK! GPV Jan 13 #120

Can relate to almost going over - KT2000 Jan 13 #122

Oh. My. Gosh. Blue_Roses Jan 17 #161

Just here to say I'm so sorry that happened to you... Alice B. Jan 13 #123

In some states... druidity33 Jan 13 #124

Sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Jan 13 #125

Glad you are okay Phentex Jan 13 #126

One thing I learned many years ago thinkingagain Jan 13 #127

Thank goodness you and your passenger both walked away. magicarpet Jan 13 #128

So glad you are OK. Insurance companies... Ugghhh. Keep us posted? Evolve Dammit Jan 13 #129

I avoided a serious accident because I had time to see a Hummer swerving across the median Rocknation Jan 13 #130

everyone survived. that's most important. sending good vibes BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 13 #133

Glad you're OK minstrel76 Jan 13 #134

Get a personal injury lawyer ASAP MustLoveBeagles Jan 13 #135

Glad you are okay - lots of great info in this thread that helps us all Maru Kitteh Jan 13 #139

Get a personal injury lawyer drray23 Jan 13 #140

Glad you weren't hurt badly cate94 Jan 13 #141

Oh, BlueRoses, what a horrible, terrifying experience! summer_in_TX Jan 14 #142

That is terrible.. I am glad you are ok, you are both very lucky 🤗 Meowmee Jan 14 #143

Wow! N/T luvallpeeps Jan 14 #145

Always CYA, but if no injuries were reported, insurance will usually write it off. RVN VET71 Jan 14 #146

Sorry to hear, sounds like a scary experience - did you get medically checked? purr-rat beauty Jan 14 #147

A close brush with death is more than sobering Tom Rinaldo Jan 20 #166

That sounds horrifying Blue_Roses Jan 21 #171

Sorry you had to go through this but glad you were not injured and all is working out for you. Fla Dem Jan 20 #167

Good to hear your update. Good Luck on your doctor appointment! electric_blue68 Jan 20 #169

Thx for giving us the update. I hope everything goes well from here on. Hekate Jan 20 #170