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Offline Chris_

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I didn't like that car anyway
« on: February 03, 2014, 04:57:43 PM »
And another Camry bites the dust.

Waiting to see what the other driver's insurance company decides to do with my car.  In the meantime, I think I'm going to take a sick day tomorrow.  I'll need to find another ride to get to work.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2014, 05:02:15 PM »
Sorry about that. 
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 05:04:31 PM »
It was completely unnecessary.  That kid was a dumbass.

I think the seat belt did a number on my ribs and chest.  I'm having trouble feeling my hands.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 06:15:25 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 03, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
It was completely unnecessary.  That kid was a dumbass.

I think the seat belt did a number on my ribs and chest.  I'm having trouble feeling my hands.

Might want to see a doctor.

Is there another thread that I missed about a wreck?
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 06:44:46 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 03, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
It was completely unnecessary.  That kid was a dumbass.

I think the seat belt did a number on my ribs and chest.  I'm having trouble feeling my hands.

That doesn't sound good. You need to go to the Dr. or the ER. 
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 06:46:46 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 03, 2014, 06:15:25 PM
Might want to see a doctor.

Is there another thread that I missed about a wreck?
No, this is it.

I spent three hours at the hospital and another hour waiting for a cab.  The doctor kept offering me all these ominous-sounding pain killers... I thought he was going to administer them right away so I kept saying no (I was still dizzy and my blood pressure was 180/120 when I got to the hospital).  He did write a prescription for some middle-of-the-road stuff.  I didn't really look at it because I just wanted to go home.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2014, 07:55:53 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 03, 2014, 06:46:46 PM
I didn't really look at it because I just wanted to go home.

Were you asked any questions about numbness?

Sounds like you could have gotten whiplash.

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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2014, 08:06:44 PM »
I know the last thing you want to do right now is go to another doctor, but I would suggest going to a non ER doc tomorrow.  Whiplash is a bitch. 
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2014, 08:13:17 PM »
Well Chris coming from someone that has been in a few wrecks myself. I would look into going and getting a second opinion. Numbness is no joke and if at anytime your neck starts hurting you need to look into that. I have had whiplash twice and it was never fixed correctly. Needless to say I have neck and upper back problems. I am sorry to hear about your ride but at least no one was killed ( you especially ) and it wasn't even your favorite car anyway. ( inappropriate attempt to make you laugh )  :tongue:
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2014, 08:16:47 PM »
Quote from: Dori on February 03, 2014, 07:55:53 PM
Were you asked any questions about numbness?

Sounds like you could have gotten whiplash.
No, I was not. 

I'll have to make arrangements to see another doctor.  This is a little concerning.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2014, 08:45:35 PM »
I got my rental arranged for noon tomorrow.  $42/day for an intermediate (Ford Focus).

I didn't need this.  I didn't get this guy's information -- I was told his insurance would contact mine and I could follow up with them to get everything sorted out.  I know it usually takes a couple of days to get an estimate on damages and a decision if they will junk my car or repair it.

This was my winter beater.  I only paid $2000 for it.  All my money is in the MG and the Ford. :rofl:
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2014, 08:57:00 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 03, 2014, 08:45:35 PM
I got my rental arranged for noon tomorrow.  $42/day for an intermediate (Ford Focus).

I didn't need this.  I didn't get this guy's information -- I was told his insurance would contact mine and I could follow up with them to get everything sorted out.  I know it usually takes a couple of days to get an estimate on damages and a decision if they will junk my car or repair it.

This was my winter beater.  I only paid $2000 for it.  All my money is in the MG and the Ford. :rofl:

You can get their info from the cops....sorry you got a focus.  That sucks too.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2014, 08:59:33 PM »
I almost rented a Fiat 500.

I assume I will have to go downtown and file a police report.  Gah.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2014, 09:32:05 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 03, 2014, 08:16:47 PM
No, I was not. 

I'll have to make arrangements to see another doctor.  This is a little concerning.

I did a search and apparently it's not that uncommon after an accident.  But you do need to get it checked out.



 



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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2014, 10:42:48 PM »
That sucks, Chris.  Be thankful you weren't in the B or the Ford. 

Do you have any pictures of the carnage?
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2014, 10:59:45 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on February 03, 2014, 10:42:48 PM
That sucks, Chris.  Be thankful you weren't in the B or the Ford. 

Do you have any pictures of the carnage?
No, but I can get some tomorrow.  I need to stop by the wreckers and get my stuff out of the car.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2014, 11:48:13 PM »
That sucks, Chris.  PITA having to deal with it all, but good that it was the beater and also that you're still alive to tell us about it.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2014, 04:36:18 AM »
Chris, I agree with all that has been said so far.  Make an appointment to see a second MD.  That numbness needs to be checked out--it could be nothing, but it could be something bad.  Better to get it checked now.

And, it sounds as if the DUmbass kid failed to yield the right-of-way.  Hopefully, he won't go on to kill anyone and he'll learn his lesson now.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2014, 06:35:48 PM »
I spent five hours in the ER today. :whatever:

They wanted to do an MRI but Skyline Medical Center has no record of the shunt I was given in 2003 and both of the neurosurgeons have retired or moved.  Since it has metal parts (a motor and a mechanical arm), they declined to do one.  I finally spoke with a doctor that gave me a referral to a nerve specialist.  It's going to be a few uncomfortable days, but the numbness and tingling seems to have reduced since yesterday.  I have most of the feeling and movement back in my fingers, but my arms and hands still hurt.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2014, 07:02:58 PM »
Rub some dirt on it, then get a lawyer!!

How do you like that?!  I got a CC post and a DU post in the same reply!  Woo hoo!

Seriously, I'm glad you're ok.

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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2014, 07:20:06 PM »
Thanks.

I got a Nissan Versa.  Touchy brakes and I don't like the barstool-height seating position.  Lousy wiper blades, too.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2014, 08:24:36 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 04, 2014, 07:20:06 PM
Thanks.

I got a Nissan Versa.  Touchy brakes and I don't like the barstool-height seating position.  Lousy wiper blades, too.

You let them inflict a Versa upon you?

I think you have suffered a brain injury.   :hammer: :-)
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #22 on: February 04, 2014, 08:25:54 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on February 04, 2014, 08:24:36 PM
You let them inflict a Versa upon you?

I think you have suffered a brain injury.   :hammer: :-)
I got hit by a car.  Cut me a break.

Yeah, it's a lousy vehicle.  Don't ever buy one.  The only positive side to it is that it's new.  I can't imagine one of these things in 15-20 years.
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #23 on: February 04, 2014, 08:36:13 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 04, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
Yeah, it's a lousy vehicle.  Don't ever buy one.  The only positive side to it is that it's new.  I can't imagine one of these things in 15-20 years.

They have the same seating position as a PT Cruiser.  Terrible, horrible, awful. 
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Re: I didn't like that car anyway
« Reply #24 on: February 04, 2014, 08:43:01 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on February 04, 2014, 08:36:13 PM
They have the same seating position as a PT Cruiser.  Terrible, horrible, awful. 

Don't say that too loud.  Dutch will be be by with the bitchslaps.

Yeah, I don't like these tall SUV/CUV-style vehicles.  They're ridiculous and handle like crap.  That's why I keep buying Camrys.
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