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MadameButterfly

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132. It might be that the poiceman is the closest you have to a witness so

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 07:10 PM

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if he doesn't put who's at fault in the report you might need to get him to communicate this to the insurance company. Perhaps insurance can make the same conclusion he did, but since they aren't on site and he was, I'd make sure I had a way to contact that policeman if there's any problem.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The guardrail is my new friend. Blue_Roses Monday #39

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

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

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

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Your reliving the scare is normal. pandr32 Monday #29

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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

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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

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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

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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