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peacebuzzard

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64. This up here is the best advice from niyad.

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 11:43 AM

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sorry this happened to you. attorney is in order here. They will receive payment from the insurance company. It will be 0 out of pocket for you

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

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Monday #2

Get an attorney! Dustlawyer Monday #112

Definitely! H2O Man Monday #113

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

Yeah, the policeman filling Blue_Roses Monday #7

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

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

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

of course MadameButterfly Monday #137

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

Glad it wasn't worse malaise Monday #4

You're so sweet Blue_Roses Monday #8

Yikes Blue Roses Faux pas Monday #5

He was on the other Blue_Roses Monday #11

That's some Faux pas Monday #90

How scary! karin_sj Monday #6

Yeah, me too Blue_Roses Monday #14

If you were not in shock... rasputin1952 Monday #44

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

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Monday #17

This is sound advice. I second it. EverHopeful Monday #19

What was the biggest problem Blue_Roses Monday #30

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #148

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

My Insurance company True Blue American Monday #98

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

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

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

Amen to this! ShazzieB Monday #121

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Monday #21

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

Me too! Blue_Roses Monday #18

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

I was wondering about that Blue_Roses Monday #27

Call Morgan and Morgan OLDMDDEM Monday #15

Where are they located? Blue_Roses Monday #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 Monday #31

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Monday #22

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #34

I'm glad you are ok! babydollhead Monday #23

I know!! Blue_Roses Monday #37

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

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

The guardrail is my new friend. Blue_Roses Monday #39

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

Holy moly!! Thank heavens for guard rails!!!!!!! Nittersing Monday #26

No Kidding!!! calimary Tuesday #144

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #149

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

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #40

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #150

Your reliving the scare is normal. pandr32 Monday #29

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #43

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

Dealing with the drivers here Blue_Roses Monday #47

We are family... rasputin1952 Monday #33

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #45

You may have a little PTSD SARose Monday #35

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #49

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

This is so true Blue_Roses Friday #151

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

Good advice Farmer-Rick Monday #70

So glad you are OK mcar Monday #36

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Monday #51

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

Glad no one was badly hurt! CaptainTruth Monday #42

Hang in there.... spanone Monday #46

Fortunate That Nobody Was Badly Hurt ProfessorGAC Monday #48

glad you are not hurt markie Monday #50

What is the biggest Blue_Roses Monday #55

I edited my first post markie Monday #63

Documentation ! PhilG Monday #52

That sounds so scary! Lulu KC Monday #54

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

Ride your insurance company HARD. Happy Hoosier Monday #57

I'm glad you're okay! Erda Monday #58

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #152

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

So glad you are ok! Trueblue Texan Monday #60

Hugs. Duncanpup Monday #61

What a terrifying experience Wicked Blue Monday #62

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Friday #153

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #154

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

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

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

Thank-you Blue_Roses Friday #155

Since you were working at the time Figarosmom Monday #72

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

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

Im going to second this comment. Lochloosa Monday #83

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

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

Whew! Richluu Monday #76

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

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

Glad you're okay. DemocratSinceBirth Monday #79

Im so glad you and your passenger werent slightlv Monday #80

Wow... Blue_Roses Friday #156

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

Don't immediately sign anything leftieNanner Monday #82

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

Start a NOTEBOOK or diary ASAP. Ilsa Monday #86

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

I once witnessed a multiple car accident. Swede Monday #88

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

Does Lyft have insurance for you or............ NGeorgian Monday #92

We have to get our own personal Blue_Roses Friday #157

Crucial to inform Lyft specifically of the crash dickthegrouch Monday #94

Already done Blue_Roses Friday #158

I understand bernieb Monday #95

I feel for you! True Blue American Monday #96

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

Thank-you! Blue_Roses Friday #159

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

Thank-you so much! Blue_Roses Friday #160

I'm glad you're ok. milestogo Monday #103

My car was totaled out in 2023 CountAllVotes Monday #104

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

I am glad that you are okay LetMyPeopleVote Monday #106

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

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

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

Glad you are ok! Passages Monday #110

First and foremost Roxi Monday #111

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

:grouphug: elleng Monday #115

Car accident ms.pamela Monday #116

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

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

So glad you're OK! GPV Monday #120

Can relate to almost going over - KT2000 Monday #122

Oh. My. Gosh. Blue_Roses Friday #161

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

In some states... druidity33 Monday #124

Sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Monday #125

Glad you are okay Phentex Monday #126

One thing I learned many years ago thinkingagain Monday #127

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

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

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

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

Glad you're OK minstrel76 Monday #134

Get a personal injury lawyer ASAP MustLoveBeagles Monday #135

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

Get a personal injury lawyer drray23 Monday #140

Glad you weren't hurt badly cate94 Monday #141

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

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

Wow! N/T luvallpeeps Tuesday #145

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

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