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Old 10-22-2007, 01:27 PM
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Unhappy Wrecked My Car

So, I wrecked my car on Friday October 19th.

I was traveling in the far left lane of route 95 south in my town. A lady 2 lanes over swerved to miss a squirrel. She then hit the guy next to her which caused him to hit me. Next thing I know, I'm in the dirt valley between the south bound and north bound sides of the highway. Then, up and over I go. Flipped it one complete revolution.

Needless to say, the car is totaled. However, I walked away with no broken bones. I only have a bump on my head from hitting the roof, mild concussion, and neck / back / head pains.

Thank you very much Mr. Seat Belt!

Pictures can be found at: http://www.davidandkerri.com/v/dogboy/accord/

Hopefully, she'll be buying me a brand new auto of my liking
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Old 10-22-2007, 01:34 PM
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Glad to hear you are ok,now you really need a vacation.Dont over do it relax.....Be there in 4 days with you guys.We are staying at the Surf Club.Have A Great time...looking at the pictures you are lucky.....

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Old 10-22-2007, 02:03 PM
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Never fun and always scary. Enjoy Aruba! You need it.

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Old 10-22-2007, 07:07 PM
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Glad you were ok. Just remember on you getting a new car of your likeing, it may not be soon. In Jan of 2005 a drunk driver hit my daughter and took the whole engine out of a full size 4 door ford pickup. This Jan. it will be 3 years and we finally just settled. You will need a good attorney and about 2.5 years. Then you might get the car of your likeing. Good luck. Kent
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Old 10-22-2007, 07:18 PM
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glad you walked away from the wreck
thank good ness you were not seriously hurt

do not sign anything related to medical
keep the case open
pain from a neck injury, like whiplish can show up 6 months or more after the event.

i am sorry for your troubles.

I-95 is always a horror show.
I live at the intersection of I-90 I-95 and 128
I hate driving on any and all of those roads.

kind wishes
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Old 10-22-2007, 07:31 PM
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Like you said, you walked away. Aruba is a good cure for that. Hope you enjoy yourself and stick to the bus

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Old 10-23-2007, 07:57 AM
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Just think, you soon will have a nice, relaxing rest, and we all will be envious !
Glad you weren't hurt !

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Old 10-24-2007, 08:34 AM
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Reconsider natural pool jeep trip

Glad to hear you are ok.

I hate to say but this may NOT be the time to take the "the road less traveled". I would put off the trip to the natural pool until the next time back. You get bounced and jarred all over the place, you literally get bruised on that trip.
Now David although Kerri says she feels alright I would wait.
Get a car for the week, rent as soon as you get off the plane and have the car for the entire trip, no buses, no cabs, although they are fine, you'll have no extra transportation expenses and complete freedom to travel all around the island when ever and (limited) where ever you want.
BTW the florin was just adjusted on 10/21/07 to 1.79 florin = 1.00 us dollar and the price at the pump is in florins not dollars.

Have fun
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Old 10-24-2007, 10:22 AM
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Thanks. David is the one who got hurt (that's me typing). I've got a good stash of pain medicine that my doctor has prescribed. Hopefully, I won't feel an ounce of pain
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