Car accident, injuries, and update...
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Car accident, injuries, and update...
Monday before Thanksgiving I was involved in a car accident. My children and I had just left a department store and were meeting my sister for dinner. I think I had a protected left turn but because I was injured and couldn't deal with securing any witnesses, it will probably be my fault. The other driver had a witness who spoke to the police. I had liability insurance so the other vehicle is covered but mine is not. It's a total loss of a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am.
My children (D12 and S8) had a rash on their necks from the seat beat and my son has a few bruises from the lap belt. Thank GOD that we were all wearing our seatbelts. I was going very fast but the Suburban that hit us definitely was. The kids were FREAKING OUT...I was in severe pain and trying to stay calm. I have a badly sprained ankle and some whopper bruises. I'm still in a knee high black boot but I'll be okay.
The kids wanted Daddy so I got in touch with my AH. He came to the hospital and has been with us since. He has been incredible as I recover from the accident and has not been drinking. I'm taking things one day at a time and so far so good.
My parents loaned me some money to get another car and we got a 94 Sentra that's not too hard on the eyes, is great on gas and runs fine. It even has A/C and the heater works. The accident was pretty bad and I'd be happy to never drive a car again but we'll see if that changes down the road. We were on a bridge and our car spun and it was scary.
AH has offered to chauffeur us around forever if I'd like him to and I might have to take him up on that.
Not great news but I'm aware that it could have been much worse.
My children (D12 and S8) had a rash on their necks from the seat beat and my son has a few bruises from the lap belt. Thank GOD that we were all wearing our seatbelts. I was going very fast but the Suburban that hit us definitely was. The kids were FREAKING OUT...I was in severe pain and trying to stay calm. I have a badly sprained ankle and some whopper bruises. I'm still in a knee high black boot but I'll be okay.
The kids wanted Daddy so I got in touch with my AH. He came to the hospital and has been with us since. He has been incredible as I recover from the accident and has not been drinking. I'm taking things one day at a time and so far so good.
My parents loaned me some money to get another car and we got a 94 Sentra that's not too hard on the eyes, is great on gas and runs fine. It even has A/C and the heater works. The accident was pretty bad and I'd be happy to never drive a car again but we'll see if that changes down the road. We were on a bridge and our car spun and it was scary.
AH has offered to chauffeur us around forever if I'd like him to and I might have to take him up on that.Not great news but I'm aware that it could have been much worse.
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Thanks for keeping us up to date. What a horrible and scary experience for you all, but you were not badly hurt and for that we all give thanks. I am glad your AH has been so supportive and sober as you need help right now.
Hope you have a quick return to health and aren't afraid of driving in the future. It does feel daunting to get behind the wheel first time after a prang, but that feeling soon goes as you keep at it.
God bless you all
Hope you have a quick return to health and aren't afraid of driving in the future. It does feel daunting to get behind the wheel first time after a prang, but that feeling soon goes as you keep at it.
God bless you all
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