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Feeling lucky? I sure as hell am.

minnie616 said:
I just saw this thread too and am glad you are recovering and you were able to walk away from the accident.

A bruised sternum does take a while to heal. I am hoping yours feels better real soon.
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The thing that sucks, is that the pain is worse at night. I am a side sleeper and can no longer do so. This will come up in the pain and suffering conversation to be sure.
 
Top Cat said:
My ribs (on my side feel much better). But in the front where the ribs attach to the sternum still hurts a great deal.
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You were lucky, it could have been worse. Those ribs can take a long time to heal. So do what the Dr, told ya.
 
Top Cat said:
The thing that sucks, is that the pain is worse at night. I am a side sleeper and can no longer do so. This will come up in the pain and suffering conversation to be sure.
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Ouch. I am sorry.

I am a side sleeper too. Several years ago I needed shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. I couldn't sleep in the bed after the surgery because of the pain. My husband bought a Lazy-boy reclining lift chair for me and I slept in that chair for several months until I could finally lay on my side in a bed again. I feel for you.
 
minnie616 said:
Ouch. I am sorry.

I am a side sleeper too. Several years ago I needed shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. I couldn't sleep in the bed after the surgery because of the pain. My husband bought a Lazy-boy reclining lift chair for me and I slept in that chair for several months until I could finally lay on my side in a bed again. I feel for you.
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Good that you have a husband like that.
 
minnie616 said:
Ouch. I am sorry.

I am a side sleeper too. Several years ago I needed shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. I couldn't sleep in the bed after the surgery because of the pain. My husband bought a Lazy-boy reclining lift chair for me and I slept in that chair for several months until I could finally lay on my side in a bed again. I feel for you.
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My wife did the same thing after her shoulder surgery. I may have to try it if this doesn't get better.
 
Top Cat said:
Most do yes. This was a 2011 Acura TSX wagon. I'm pissed cause I love this car. It might be totaled though.
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Might?? No probably is. Cost too much to repair rather than replace.
 
PirateMk1 said:
Might?? No probably is. Cost too much to repair rather than replace.
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Yeah they totaled her. Been going back and forth with them... pain in the ass it is.
 
Top Cat said:
Yeah they totaled her. Been going back and forth with them... pain in the ass it is.
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They are probably going to low ball you at first. I would have an independent appraiser come out and give you an opinion and then go from there. Most policies are "actual cash value" rather than agreed upon or settled value. Actual cash value is simply a way for the insurance company to attempt to low ball the amount they pay. See if you cant get replacement value for the vehicle. Cant hurt to ask anyhow. As you are in a reportable accident I recommend going through YOUR insurance company and let them recover from the other peoples insurance. It took me over six months of frustration when I did it the other way on a non reportable when somebody ran over my truck in a parking lot. It keep my premiums from going up though.
 
PirateMk1 said:
They are probably going to low ball you at first. I would have an independent appraiser come out and give you an opinion and then go from there. Most policies are "actual cash value" rather than agreed upon or settled value. Actual cash value is simply a way for the insurance company to attempt to low ball the amount they pay. See if you cant get replacement value for the vehicle. Cant hurt to ask anyhow. As you are in a reportable accident I recommend going through YOUR insurance company and let them recover from the other peoples insurance. It took me over six months of frustration when I did it the other way on a non reportable when somebody ran over my truck in a parking lot. It keep my premiums from going up though.
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I went through my insurance company. They have offered me 2k more than I paid for it. The car is hard to find on the west coast.
 
Top Cat said:
I just walked away from this. Albeit severely bruised ribs and a left side very sore.

I got Tboned while on Interstate 5. I was in the slow lane preparing to exit. The driver that hit me got distracted looked down, (he was in the fast lane) his car veered left, struck the concrete divider, he over corrected and crossed three lanes. Unreal.

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I will never own another car without side curtain airbags. This one saved my life.
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Wow. So glad you're okay, Top Cat.
 
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