Well, I *had* a car...

[Betheny]

But thanks to some speeding jackass college kid now I have a nasty concussion and a bad case of whiplash.

Oh, and one totalled car.

Fucking asshole is lucky I didn't kill him.

It amounts to a four car pile up with me not at fault.

more details when I feel less like shit.

[peam]

Holy shit, that's horrible.

Are you sure your back doesn't hurt too?

[Betheny]

I think the only thing that doesn't hurt is my left foot. Har.

The car is totalled. I had it for 3 days... The had to pull me out of the car.

Four car pile up, five of the seven of us involved ended up hospitalized. One of my passengers is unscathed, as well as the guy that caused the wreck. Dude was going about 65 in a 30 zone and he slammed the guy behind me. I saw it coming so I put my foot all the way down on the brake, but the momentum was so great because of his speed that my car was pushed (seven foot skid marks from my tires) into the truck in front of me.

The car is totalled. I'm so fucking upset, I'm not sure what to do. I filed my insurance claim and they're giving me a loaner but godfuckingdamnit I want to gut this motherfucking kid.

[Brattt8525]

Must be the weekend for car accidents. I was rear ended on friday, like the stupid woman couldn't see my rather large Ford Chateau Blue VAN WTF.

I have had a killer headache all weekend, and my back DOES hurt.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Brattt8525
Must be the weekend for car accidents. I was rear ended on friday, like the stupid woman couldn't see my rather large Ford Chateau Blue VAN WTF.

I have had a killer headache all weekend, and my back DOES hurt.

at least your shit isn't totalled.

Did you get pills and if so, what kind?

- Arkans

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Arkans
Did you get pills and if so, what kind?

- Arkans

I got vicodin and naprosin.

Nice, I'll be U2Uing my address for a pill tax.

BTW: WTF?!? Only vicodin for that bad of a wreck? I'd demon OCs

- Arkans

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Arkans
Nice, I'll be U2Uing my address for a pill tax.

BTW: WTF?!? Only vicodin for that bad of a wreck? I'd demon OCs

- Arkans

I didn't break anything.

oh, and they gave me skelaxin.

It could be worse. For future reference, tell them that vicodin makes your stomach upset. They'll make with percocet, which is stronger.

- Arkans

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Arkans
It could be worse. For future reference, tell them that vicodin makes your stomach upset. They'll make with percocet, which is stronger.

- Arkans

I declined percocet, it gives me horrible dreams.

:-(

- Arkans

Originally posted by Maimara

Originally posted by Arkans
It could be worse. For future reference, tell them that vicodin makes your stomach upset. They'll make with percocet, which is stronger.

- Arkans

I declined percocet, it gives me horrible dreams.

Percoset is a monster that gives me nightmares. Also, Beth, I am really, really, really sorry that this unfortunate shit has happened to you... :no:

If it's any consolation, I still drive a lesbaru.

[Revalos]

That's crap.

Where were you in DC (I assume or nearby) when it happened?

I donated my 93 Explorer to charity because it didn't have an airbag and I knew if I got tailswiped by some similar asshole 16 year old I would become one with the inner struts. Now I've got a 05 Outback with airbags on top of airbags.

I'd totally go postal if someone smashed it up...I've only had it for 2 weeks.

[Snapp]

Damn that sucks Beth. Sorry to hear it.. and remember it could have been worse.

[Skirmisher]

thats awful!! im so sad to hear that beth !!!

[Latrinsorm]

That's just all kinds of suckage. :(

[Jenisi]

Car accidents suck, sue the insurance company out the ass.

[Nakiro]

This is what personal injury laywers are good at doing.

Get yourself some cha-ching.

[Jenisi]

Yeah I got 18k for a small scar on my face.

[Psykos]

Thats rough hun... good luck on getting it repaired, etc.

Psykos

[Numbers]

What Nakiro said.

Sue his ass; it's an easy case.

[Caiylania]

Hey girl, sorry to hear that, it sucks.

Hopefully nothing will be a serious problem (that you were injured with) and that the insurance will fully cover your car so you can get a new one.

At least the car did it's job, your alive.

[Edited on 9-20-2004 by Caiylania]

[HarmNone]

I'm so sorry, Beth. You've gotta be sooo pissed! I know I would be! I'm glad you weren't hurt any worse than you are, though.

HarmNone

[Jazuela]

I'll IM ya Beth, soon as you regain consciousness (you're idle on my buddy list). But in case you read this before I see you wake up:

Something the insurance companies might not consider...

Physical trauma to the spine (including whiplash) can exacerbate degenerative disk disease. This "disease" isn't really a disease. It's part of the aging process, where the fluid that keeps the disks spongey starts to dry up, resulting in pain and hunched posture and difficulty walking/standing/moving when you're laying down (among other things). It can also trigger spinal injuries down the line. You won't know this has happened to you, until it happens to you. And that might not be for another 10, 20, or 30 years.

Most healthy adults will not get the onset of DDD until they hit their 40's, and not notice any symptoms of it until well into their 50's. But if you have received trauma to the spine you could get the onset of DDD as early as 25-30 years old - and start feeling its effects before you turn 40. By the time you're 50 years old, you could have the same back problems that you hear most people at age 70 complain about.

This is -exactly- what happened to me. 22 years old, car accident, broken arm, leg, collarbone, 3 ribs, and no known problem to the back. But - the physical trauma of impact with the pavement DID cause trauma that simply wasn't a break that would show up on an x-ray. Fast forward 10 years, and I'm having trouble getting out of bed when the air is cold and dry. I can't roll over - the pain is too excruciating. Doctor sends me to testing - MRI shows that two of my disks have almost completely dried up. He recommends spinal surgery. I tell him to eat shit and bark at the moon. I learn how to support my body through stomach exercises so that my muscles can do the work that my spine can no longer do.

I manage fine most of the time. But Autumn is the worse because the barometer changes have the greatest affect on this kind of thing. Fast forward another 10 years to the present, and you'll see me going to the doctor's office in the next few weeks asking them for my seasonal prescription of percosette. I MUST have narcotics this time of year - no over the counter pain relievers will work. It really _is_ that bad. And I'm only 43 years old. While the rest of my "self" is doing pretty well, I'm worried about the next decade when menopause sets in and I need to worry about osteoperosis. Doc says that my chance of it hitting my spine before it hits anything else is pretty high. They expect I'll be in a wheelchair before I turn 60.

All because I was in a car accident and didn't get an MRI to check my spine, because I didn't get thrown onto my spine when I was thrown to the ground in the accident.

GET AN MRI. Take a valium if you have to, if you're claustrophobic. Demand this procedure. Go to a chiropractor also to get their opinion. You don't necessarily need to get treatments - but definitely get their opinion on the current state and possible future outcome of your spinal condition.

If they find anything, be SURE to include this information when you make your claim to the insurance company and a lawyer.

[AnticorRifling]

Don't be a leech on society and make my rates and taxes go up. File for what's wrong with you and that's it.

Sorry to hear that I wasn't alone in the crashing of cars this weekend.

[Drew2]

I want the name of this college kid.

And seriously, that sucks Beth. :(

Let me know if you need anything. I'll do everything I can.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Revalos
That's crap.

Where were you in DC (I assume or nearby) when it happened?

we were on 193 in Great Falls by River Bend Road... someone was turning; so I stopped, about half a car length behind the guy in front of me. I happened to look in the rear view mirror (I guess, i don't remember, i lost consciousness) and my friend said I saw it coming and said Oh shit we're going to get slammed... so I stomped on the brake and we got pwned.

next thing I remember they're pulling me out of the car cause I couldn't get out, my friend's husband was bleeding all over,and there were cops everywhere.

The guy behind us broke his back -- the kid hit him hard enough that his trunk ended up in the back seat (and it was a crown vic) , the passenger of that car broke her ribs on the dash (she was wearing a seatbelt).

i got a rental for now -- by the way, Geico is awesome. I really, really <3 them.

ps, if there's no lasting injuries, i'm only going to go after the kid for damages -- my insurance company is anyway, i'mgonna make him pay for my deductible.

The really sucky thing is that car was a DEAL -- pristine condition, great gas mileage... no problems... now i have to try and find another one... :(

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Tayre
I want the name of this college kid.

And seriously, that sucks Beth. :(

Let me know if you need anything. I'll do everything I can.

I'll know more when i get the police report. my friend says he only had liability insurance, he was driving a 20 year old car, he claimed his brakes went out but i think he's full of shit; since he was on his cell phone at the time. the cops handed him 5 citations.

[Wezas]

That totally suxor, Beth.

Glad to hear you're somewhat alright. I can agree that Geico is the shit. We'll find you a new car, just tell us your price range and what you're looking for.

BTW, what were you doing up in Great Falls? Vienna not uppity enough for you anymore? :beer:

[DeV]

Damn girl, that sucks hardcore. Glad you're okay though. I guess this means your car won't be eating my cars dust any time soon.

His car was 20 years old... go figure. I can't understand people who drive old ass cars and go fast as hell for no good reason. Like they have to prove that their car deserves to be on the road with all the newer cars. :down:

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Wezas
That totally suxor, Beth.

Glad to hear you're somewhat alright. I can agree that Geico is the shit. We'll find you a new car, just tell us your price range and what you're looking for.

BTW, what were you doing up in Great Falls? Vienna not uppity enough for you anymore? :beer:

Haha. i was on my way back from picking my friends up at BWI, they were on their honeymoon cruise, and the beltway was majorly fucked, so we took that way because it's scenic and will get us to where we were going (leesburg / highway 7).

I have to figure out what geico is going to give me for the car, they'll probably give me more than I paid for it because I got a fucking awesome deal on it -- 4500 after tax/title/license all that stuff for a 99 saturn sl2 in perfect condition. they gave me a great deal since we paid cash.

anyway, once i talk to the adjuster I'll have more info.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by DarkelfVold
Damn girl, that sucks hardcore. Glad you're okay though. I guess this means your car won't be eating my cars dust any time soon.

His car was 20 years old... go figure. I can't understand people who drive old ass cars and go fast as hell for no good reason. Like they have to prove that their car deserves to be on the road with all the newer cars. :down:

if I could have gotten outo f the car I would have beaten his ass hardcore. I tried but I couldn't move.

they thought I had a serious neck injury for a while since I swelled up and couldn't move my legs but apparently it was just swelling and temporary.

[Betheny]

wish I had a digital camera, but i'm gonna get a camera and have a disk made off it, I'll post pictures. I haven't seen the car yet.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by AnticorRifling
Don't be a leech on society and make my rates and taxes go up. File for what's wrong with you and that's it.

Sorry to hear that I wasn't alone in the crashing of cars this weekend.

by the way, don't blame me for your taxes and rates going up, blame the fuckstain in the 20 year old car doing 65 in a 30 and smashing me while I minded my own fucking business, thanks.

[Wezas]

Time to move on to bigger and better things...

1987 Porsche 944 (click me) (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=168562281&dealer_id=95751&car_year= 1987&make=POR&distance=25&max_price=&model=&advcd_ on=n&end_year=2005&min_price=&first_record=101&cer tified=n&address=22030&search_type=used&advanced=n &start_year=1984&=&color=&cardist=13)

(not the actual car, but what the model/year looked like)
http://www.cars-on-line.com/11800/87porsche11872-A.jpg

Or something more rugged:
(Click me) (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=170346145&dealer_id=&car_year=1992& make=JEEP&distance=25&max_price=5000&model=WRANGLE R&end_year=2005&advcd_on=n&min_price=&address=2203 0&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1984&colo r=&cardist=10)

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by Maimara

Originally posted by AnticorRifling
Don't be a leech on society and make my rates and taxes go up. File for what's wrong with you and that's it.

Sorry to hear that I wasn't alone in the crashing of cars this weekend.

by the way, don't blame me for your taxes and rates going up, blame the fuckstain in the 20 year old car doing 65 in a 30 and smashing me while I minded my own fucking business, thanks.

I didn't blame you for shit. I just said don't go suing for shit that's not wrong. I hope the kid gets locked up. PLPD should still pay for your car. If it's totalled you should be able to snag another one.

[Betheny]

I'm definitely going to go after him for lost wages, i have to take today and tomorrow off. :(

[Betheny]

yeah, the car is totalled, I'm pretty sure, the engine seems to be ok but the frame is bent to sh it.

[longshot]

I hope you feel better!

[Caiylania]

Heh... someone should start a thread on car accidents. Post ones you have been in or influenced you directly. That would be interesting considering the number of our posters hit just this week.

[Betheny]

oh man, muscle relaxants + vicodin + naprosyn = euphoria.

[Artha]

Jesus, that sucks hardcore.

I had Geico when my car got stolen. The only complaint I had is that they gave me an average of the condition my car was in and abeated down piece of shit which totally sucked, but I don' thave the experience in the matter to know if i got screwed or not.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Artha
Jesus, that sucks hardcore.

yeah, you got to see it before it got fucked up at least. It WAS nice...

pictures tomorrow.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by RangerD1
I had Geico when my car got stolen. The only complaint I had is that they gave me an average of the condition my car was in and abeated down piece of shit which totally sucked, but I don' thave the experience in the matter to know if i got screwed or not.

they've been really good to me; it remains to be seen what they are gonna do with the car. retail value on the car is more than what I paid for it (by about 1500), but I don't know how they go.

[Faent]

>>they've been really good to me; it remains to be seen what they are gonna do with the car. retail value on the car is more than what I paid for it (by about 1500), but I don't know how they go. -Beth

You'll get a call from an insurance agent. He'll try to settle with you quickly over the phone. This is when you HAGGLE. You definitely will NOT get retail, but you should make sure you don't lose money on the deal if possible. Remember, they have to settle with you. You have all the time in the world. If you aren't satisfied with the offer, tell the agent you'll call him back tomorrow... or next week.

-Scott

[Wezas]

I switched to Geico a little over a year ago. I was with Progressive (because my driving record sucked ass) - but I've gotten a few less tickets and Geico was cheaper.

About 6 months ago someone nailed the rear end of my car when it was in front of my house (middle of the night). No note - nothing. I saw it in the morning (taillight glass on the ground), called the cops (who were very nice), and then my insurance company. Brought it into one of their centers on the way to work - they scheduled for me to drop it off at one of their suggested shops that day. And they covered my 3 days rental (Mustang, yummy).

No complaints about Geico.

[Betheny]

Great.

Now they don't have a rental car for me.

"We're out of cars..."

well wtf, goddamn it. I was told not to pick the car up til I need it since I only have a limited amount of time to use it and they're out now? Grrrrr.

[Caiylania]

They won't compensate you if you rent from somewhere else?

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Caiylania
They won't compensate you if you rent from somewhere else?

I'm under 25; I pretty much have to go through who Geico says otherwise they won't rent to me.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Maimara
I'm under 25; I pretty much have to go through who Geico says otherwise they won't rent to me.

I know that feeling. The only time I actually got a rental was in Aruba. And it was a fucking Amigo.

[Betheny]

god fucking damn this sucks a lot.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Maimara

Originally posted by Caiylania
They won't compensate you if you rent from somewhere else?

I'm under 25; I pretty much have to go through who Geico says otherwise they won't rent to me. Ouch, that does suck. When I rented a car through Enterprise I had to pay an additional $5.00 per day just for the age factor. It was very aggravating when it was all added up.

At least you didn't get stuck with a Geo.

[Betheny]

nah, I got a shitty toyota echo, but I can trade it in when they have something available; on the bright side it's only costing geico 20 bucks a day since I got the smallest car possible, and I've got a 750 dollar limit, so I should be set.

[Psykos]

This thread needs to end, its been going on for way too long now.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Psykos
This thread needs to end, its been going on for way too long now.

Yes, because there needs to be more logical threads, like "Is the PC over-moderated?" and a review of the Star Wars DVD's.

[TheEnforcer]

Originally posted by Psykos
This thread needs to end, its been going on for way too long now. If this thread equaled your existence then maybe we could agree.

[Psykos]

:grouphug:

[Betheny]

Hey Psykos,

I have a few words for you. Maybe, one day, you'll have the guts to IM me, because I can't say them on the PC without getting my post pulled.

Suffice to say, you are the toilet paper I wipe my ass with.

I hope you enjoy your pathetic little life.

[Wezas]

This thread needs a little pick-me-up from Psy's downer. I just noticed this gem on Klaive's site. Much appreciation for the artist.

http://www.klaive.net/forums/uploads/post-6-1095882079.jpg

[Edited on 9-22-2004 by Wezas]

[Betheny]

Klaive has better tits than Kurapira.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Maimara
Klaive has better tits than Kurapira.

I think that's how it was intended. And it very well may be true.

[Snapp]

Glad you got to see it Wezas, because it was removed. :(

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Snapp
Glad you got to see it Wezas, because it was removed. :(

I detect no surprise... strange...

lol

[Betheny]

Just look...

[Betheny]

[Artha]

That makes me sad.

[Chelle]

Oh damn that sucks. The important thing though is that YOU are okay. Sorry that happened and I hope you get a new and better car out of it.

Time to go postal.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Artha
That makes me sad.

yeah dude, it didn't look like that before... :( :(

you can't see it, but the frame is h anging out the front end of the car, too. none of the doors will shut properly because the whole th ing is twisted. the pictures don't do it justice really.

how depressing.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Chelle
Oh damn that sucks. The important thing though is that YOU are okay. Sorry that happened and I hope you get a new and better car out of it.

as long as I have narcotics, I am alllll goooood... LOL

FUCK man... bleh

[Hulkein]

Originally posted by Maimara
Four car pile up, five of the seven of us involved ended up hospitalized. One of my passengers is unscathed, as well as the guy that caused the wreck. Dude was going about 65 in a 30 zone and he slammed the guy behind me. I saw it coming so I put my foot all the way down on the brake, but the momentum was so great because of his speed that my car was pushed (seven foot skid marks from my tires) into the truck in front of me.

The car is totalled. I'm so fucking upset, I'm not sure what to do. I filed my insurance claim and they're giving me a loaner but godfuckingdamnit I want to gut this motherfucking kid.

Just read this thread so I know I'm late.

First, hope you feel better.

If you ever see a wreck coming from behind like that again, instead of holding the break roll into the car in front of you so your bumper is touching his. It will stop you from getting whiplash.

[Psykos]

saturns are cheap

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Psykos
saturns are cheap

So is your mother.

Edited to add: And my Saturn doesn't make it burn when you pee.

[Edited on 9-23-2004 by Maimara]

[Wezas]

Bwahahaha hood well vented.

Damn Hulkein, even after you told me that there's no chance I'd think of it in the 1.8 seconds before someone hits my car's ass.

[Betheny]

I'd be more afraid of getting in trouble for rear-ending someone...

My thought on the whole situation is if the guy was out of control and had no brakes, why didn't he just ease into the ditch? It's what I'd do.

[Wezas]

Maybe you can find a used Volvo, I hear they're pretty nice.

http://img21.exs.cx/img21/290/cheaterwify1.jpg

[Psykos]

look at wezas man boobs on that hood, fatass :)

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Psykos
look at wezas man boobs on that hood, fatass :)

What, you don't recognize the imprint of the breasts that you fed off of? Maybe I should have pressed her down harder.

[Psykos]

I was bottle fed, sorry.

[Jazuela]

Originally posted by Maimara

Originally posted by Psykos
saturns are cheap

So is your mother.

Edited to add: And my Saturn doesn't make it burn when you pee.

[Edited on 9-23-2004 by Maimara]

<3 Beth

(though, your saturn probably can't even pee now, poor thing! I'm glad you're up and about and still able to crack those sharp, biting cracks of yours)

[Betheny]

Psykos, you really bring out the best in me. If you don't like this thread, why don't you butt the fuck out?

PS, Wezas, ROFL.

[Psykos]

Maimara:

I just want to be your friend.

Psykos.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Psykos
Maimara:

I just want to be your friend.

Psykos.

Fuck off.

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Maimara

Originally posted by Psykos
Maimara:

I just want to be your friend.

Psykos.

Fuck off.

Have a heart, Maimara. After all....


Originally posted by Psykos
I was bottle fed

[HarmNone]

Get back on topic.

Beth, have you heard anymore about how much you'll get for your car, or have you looked into getting another one? This must be very frustrating for you. :(

HarmNone hopes you get enough to get something you love

[Betheny]

I talked to my adjuster today; they're going to look at it today. I'll know by afternoon tomorrow what's up. I'm pretty sure it's totalled though, I posted pictures, will get better ones if I can.

[Amaron]

Ugh
Just read this.. Maimara I hope you feel better soon... this sucks but at least you are ok enough to post here!


and psykos fuck off

J

[Betheny]

Heh, they're going to give me 5200...

<3

I'm not making money off this, considering I'm paying more for the car I'm picking up tonight, but at least I'm going to break even. That makes me happy. :)

[Back]

How do you do it? :gawk:

[HarmNone]

That's wonderful, Beth! Breaking even is one heck of a lot better than NOT breaking even. :)

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by Backlash
How do you do it?
Originally posted by Maimara
Hi, I'm the high queen of all that is unholy. :worship:

[Betheny]

Actually, I WILL be making a 700 dollar profit on this entire deal, once I get the 500 back for my deductible... Heh.

I'm just that special.

[Betheny]

Originally posted by Backlash
How do you do it? :gawk:

I have godly boobs.

And can cry on command.

J/k about the cry on command part.