Got in a car accident today

[againstthegrain]

Glad you're (mostly) ok, but I'd be pissed about having to replace the truck.

 

[roman gupta]

car crashes are really heavy issues to deal with, sorry

 

[gruntlabor]

I'm sorry all this happened to you, Nathan. Be well and everything back to normal quick as possible!

 

[Murrmurr]

You've mentioned you bruise easily. I'll bet your elbow looks a mess.

No matter how defensively you drive, sounds like you couldn't have avoided this one. Such a bummer about your truck. I hope that idiot's insured and you at least get enough compensation for a down payment on something decent. Might be a good idea to take pictures of your elbow over the next few days...for their insurance company.

You're probly sore as hell by now, but I hope you're doing ok otherwise.
Keep us posted.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

I overheard one Highway Patrol officer tell the other that the other driver admitted going about 60. But, then she told the officer that she didn't remember anything...

I guess not if she was DWI.

she decided she needed to be transported to the hospital

Blood alcohol tests will be completed in the hospital, even if the police did not test. Depending on the circumstances and if this goes to court, police can, in some states, subpoena records of hospital blood work.

 

[GoodEnuff]

In the hospital where I worked, every trauma that was brought in was tested for alcohol and drugs. The State of Texas would pay for rehab if the patient tested negative. Don't know if that is still in effect.

 

[StarSong]

@Nathan, I'm so sorry this happened to you but am glad it wasn't worse.
Please do update us on how you're doing.

 

[Nathan]

I'm so sorry that happened to you Nathan! I'm glad you were not hurt any worse than you were, however. Airbags can cause injuries in and of themselves. I hope you get what's due from the insurance company. Do you have another vehicle?

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I do, my wife's 2010 Subaru that we hung on to, after getting her a 2025 Subaru that has the latest safety features. The 2010 Subaru is still in excellent shape, and I enjoy driving it. I will need another truck, but I'm not in a hurry, may even consider an older truck that's been restored.

 

[Nathan]

To a speedy recovery!

Looks like the other driver didn't let you complete your turn. Good thing you were hit in.a pick up truck and not a car

You know the saying "feel like I been hit by a truck", when feeling ill? Well, I know how that feels to be hit in a truck, but by a Hyundai Santa Cruz.

 

[MarciKS]

Glad you're ok Nathan.

 

[IrishEyes]

Very wise of you for keeping the other auto! So glad you weren't seriously harmed.
Your sense of humor is still in tact and that is a very good sign!
Heal quickly!

 

[Kaila]

@Nathan
Are you in the gotta-getworse-before-get-better stage?

 

[Nathan]

@Nathan
Are you in the gotta-getworse-before-get-better stage?

Yea, kinda of- I came down with a cold that's busy makin' my head and sinus' miserable, which takes away somewhat from my messed up elbow.

 

[JBR]

@Nathan, I haven't been on SF much lately. I just saw your post. How's the elbow (and the back pain) at this point? Improving, I hope. Speedy recovery, Nathan.

 

[Tish]

@Nathan, I am so sorry that happened to you, and so glad you didn't get severely injured

 

[Nathan]

@Nathan, I haven't been on SF much lately. I just saw your post. How's the elbow (and the back pain) at this point? Improving, I hope. Speedy recovery, Nathan.

Hey JBR, just my left elbow, I don't know what it hit, but the joint is swollen and a big patch of skin got ripped off, making a bloody oozey wound that's difficult to care for. Then this pesky Spring cold....

 

[oscash]

Poor Nathan, so sorry to hear of your accident. I hope the other driver will be charged with dangerous driving and the insurance company put your report in quickly so you can get another car. Hang in there Mate.