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In reply to the discussion: I was in a pretty bad car accident ( Edited to add Update) [View all]milestogo
(22,948 posts)103. I'm glad you're ok.
I had one bad accident where my car almost went under a semi. My car was hit by a delivery truck. No broken bones but there were lots of tiny broken vessels all over my body. I felt like a bowl of jello.
I kept thinking about going under the semi truck, but I didn't.
I remember being surprised that an accident turns out to be such an administrative nightmare. Lawyers, doctors, insurance companies... and I was without a car for 4-5 months.
Be glad its over and that somehow you and everyone else came through it. I can't imagine how bad it feels when somebody dies, even if its a true accident. I think everybody gets at least one of these in a lifetime. Fortunately cars are safer than they used to be.
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Glad you are ok. Makes some notes about the accident and gather all the particulars. Carry that around
FSogol
Jan 2025
#3
I was referring to the at fault drivers' insurance. You should never make a statement to them.
Lochloosa
Jan 2025
#101
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 2025
#31
Your insurance company is NOT your friend. No matter what the cutesy characters
flvegan
Jan 2025
#25
Glad you're not hurt. Sorry about you having to buy a new car - a PIA.
Liberal In Texas
Jan 2025
#32
Having a near-death experience isn't normal either! You're in "normal" post trauma mode.
electric_blue68
Jan 2025
#131
🤞 It's highly likely stress related, but as your fellow DU'rs have suggested you get checked for (hoping Not) any...
electric_blue68
Jan 2025
#162
Traumatic events can take years and years to deal with. So sorry this happened
Karadeniz
Jan 2025
#38
The most important thing is that everyone is alright!...and I'm so glad you are doing OK.
sdfernando
Jan 2025
#56
Do you happen to have a dash cam? I've been pretty lucky driving nearly 60 years, but luck has
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2025
#73
Terrifying! You are here and not severely injured. That is to be grateful for.
Clouds Passing
Jan 2025
#78
Best advice yet. See what your Insurance does. They get the Police report.
True Blue American
Jan 2025
#100
I was going to post the same thing about the length of this thread and coming to the right place. Scrolled all....
EarnestPutz
Jan 2025
#118
I avoided a serious accident because I had time to see a Hummer swerving across the median
Rocknation
Jan 2025
#130
Always CYA, but if no injuries were reported, insurance will usually write it off.
RVN VET71
Jan 2025
#146
Sorry to hear, sounds like a scary experience - did you get medically checked?
purr-rat beauty
Jan 2025
#147