We are doing well. Saw the doctor and it appears that my aches and pains are not permanent. I’ve been feeling a lot better over the past couple of days, and Jessie’s bump on the head has all but disappeared.
My car is still incapacitated. Still sitting in my driveway. Still won’t lock properly. *sigh* Been dealing with several snags with the car insurance and rental companies, but things are finally starting to roll along.
Getting hit just before a holiday weekend sucks ass, don’tchaknow….
Should have a rental by tomorrow a.m. and hopefully someone will ride out to inspect the damages over the next couple of days. According to one of the adjusters, they’ve determined that it’s their liability and will be paying 100% on everything — which I knew all along, but they still have to be thorough and check out every little thing before starting the whole “we’ll pay for everything” process. (understandable, but aggravating … but what can ya do?)
I think I’ve replayed that accident at least a hundred times over and over in my mind. I know without a doubt that there was absolutely nothing in my control in this whole situation, but I can’t help obsessing over it. Luckily, we were in a large enough vehicle that we escaped with minimal shock and no permanent bodily harm.
That said, I can’t help thinking what would have happened if we were in Jim’s car … I seriously doubt his little Tiburon would’ve put up as much of a fight …
I know, I know … don’t dwell on it. (but that’s what I do!) This whole ordeal has been a real big PITA and a migraine-giver, but I can’t complain too much can I?
Funny thing: while sitting at the doctor’s office, received a call from the insurance company. It wasn’t a “good call” and shot my blood pressure up so high that they held me over and insisted on taking it again an hour later to ensure that it was just stress and not a real emergency. The fact that high blood pressure runs on my mother’s side of the family works against me there, and my doc “just wanted to be sure” that it hadn’t recently developed into a “real” problem considering I was sitting there already nursing a headache.
Yeah, better safe than sorry … and should’ve left the cell in the car. :lol:
I’m slowly catching up on emails and other business. I’ll most likely be back at work tomorrow. A big ‘Thanks!!’ goes out to everyone who’s called, emailed, etc. We appreciate your concern and support.
Devilish Southern Belle
Oh my gosh! I am so glad you and Jessie are alright!
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Jo
Okay – if you are still experiencing headaches from the accident – do not close out the claim. If you are having issues with the other insurance company not responding fast enough, call yours. That’s what they are for.
After our accident with an 18 wheeler in ’95 – I replayed the front end of that truck coming through the other vehicles like a hot knife through butter for years afterward. I’m still jumpy around them on the road. It.will.get.better.I.promise. :razz:
BTW I held whip lash in my neck for 5 years from that wreck … headache hit at 3 pm daily. Finally had a massage therapist work it out .. so that’s why I’m saying don’t close out the claim with the other insurance company, at least medically, until you are sure. No matter how long it takes.
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Scott Schablow
Don’t close out the claim for a while. My wife and I were rear ended at a stop sign. I had stiffness on one side of my neck. After the stiffness subsided the other side hurt and my arm went numb. The initial swelling masked the fake that the impact ruptured a disc requiring surgery. Be careful and God Bless.
Nicki
@Devilish Southern Belle: Thank you. :)
@Jo: Thanks for the advice, I’ve gone back to the doc and had more x-rays. Saw 2 docs and am told everything looks normal. I feel MUCH better and haven’t had any pain this week.
@Scott: Hey, thanks for stopping by! Thanks also for the advice. We’re proceeding carefully.
Scott
Glad to hear you’re ok!
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