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Update on DB accident

15 years ago

I miss understood dad yesterday. They were N-bound, the lady that hit them was S-bound, came under a bridge and turned right across in front of the to get ON the ramp going E-bound. She never even slowed down. There was a lady right behind her that stopped to see if DB & DSIL were ok and waited to give the State Patrol her account of the accident. They are both very sore today. DSIL went to the dr., DB goes tomorrow. Mom & Dad took them as DB didn't think he should be driving yet today. They will stay on top of the dr appts for sure. They are supposed to pick up a rental tomorrow. 1998 Jeep Cherokees are great vehicles! (Even if I am a Ford person!) Thank you Chrysler for making such a good strong vehicle that kept them safe.

Tami...who has also been thanking God for keeping them from being more seriously hurt.

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marie_ndcal
15 years ago
Accidents happen so fast. Just sending healing thoughts for your relatives. Make sure they get copies of the accident from the State Patrol for their own records. Also have they sign NOTHING from the other insurance co. In fact they should not even talk to them. Just their own insurance company, and even then be very careful what they say. We were involved in a law suit, lost it because of our dumb mistakes. No injuries, but makes me mad anyway.
tami_ohio
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Marie. SIL is an insurance agent so she knows about what they should say and do, or not.

Tami
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Ouch. We had a 1998 Jeep Cheroke - yes they are great vehicles. Thank heavens they were not seriously hurt. I'm glad your SIL is an insurance agent to make sure they get what they are entitled to.

I'm sending best wishes for getting well, soon.

Peggy
jel48
15 years ago
I'm glad to hear no one was seriously injured.
azzalea
15 years ago
I'm glad to hear that so far, there are no serious injuries, but do warn them to be very vigilant for the next few weeks. DD was rear-ended some years ago, went to the ER, had X-rays, everything was fine and she was sent home. Within a couple of weeks, though, she developed a herniated disk--she'll have pain and problems from it the rest of her life.

Secondly? if they haven't yet, they need to turn this all over to their lawyer--they've got enough to worry about without dealing with the insurance companies. We were at our lawyer's first thing the morning after DD's accident, and it was the best thing we did--we didn't have to look at the many medical bills, or talk to the insurance company, and DD got way more than she'd have gotten on her own. And these things take years to settle, if done correctly. It's just a huge hassle no one needs.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
15 years ago
Tami, so sorry to hear of your family's accident, but glad that they were not seriously injured. I pray that it remains that way. Scary stuff.
jannie
15 years ago
Good thing there was a Giood Samaritan/witness. I'm glad no one is seriously injured. I've had several fender-bender accidents, never seriously hurt, but I'm always terrified to drive for weeks after.
susanjf_gw
15 years ago
azzalea you're sooo right! i was about 19 (and didn't know better) when i was rear-ended...seemed ok but woke up the next morning stiff as a board...

glad your db wasn't willing to be heroic and drive today! and that your parents are close by...
joyfulguy
15 years ago
Thankful that it appears that there were no more serious consequences than you've heard of, so far.

Cars can be fixed - or scrapped - but getting people fixed, when possible, sometimes can be a long, painful situation.

I hope that the people who were in the accident recover soon and well, without ongoing problems.

ole joyful

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