Completely Distraught!

[Stinger Stung]

No idea if front collision warning activated. I was more focused on the fact that someone made an illegal left turn directly in front of me with not so much as a signal indicating her intention. Secondly, after driving the car for more than 30 minutes, and feeling sure of its integrity, I drove it a higher speeds to gather any data I could so I could give the body shop as many details as possible. Finally, since you are obviously a crack detective, maybe you could tell me why my airbag didn’t deploy if your sure speed was a factor? PS. Is 80 MPH fast? You should drive on LA freeway’s

 

[derek0609]

Dang, that's painful to look at. Hopefully everyone is ok and the car gets fixed right! best of luck!

 

[Eugene Onegin]

One more thing ,don't sign anything from the other party's insurance company .

 

[Luminary]

Glad to hear you are ok.
I learned that after an accident, especially if it was not your fault, to ALWAYS go to the hospital and have them check you over just to be safe.

I was rear-ended back in the mid-90s in my 1979 Camaro at about 65 MPH on I-70 just outside of Columbus Ohio. I was at a stop sitting in traffic when this van came hauling down the road and ran into me. Chain reaction involving 5 cars. She said she never saw that the cars in front of her were stopped. Anyway, I walked (limped) away from the accident, no real injuries, but listening to a responding officer's advice, I went to the hospital. Good thing I did, cause when it came to the lady's insurance company (I think it was Geico) I would have been screwed if I had not been seen by a doctor.

They wanted to give me less than $1000 for the car, they keep the car and that was it. No medical bills, no comp in any other form. When I told them I was hurt, had whip lash for a week (which I did, it was bad) and said I was not happy and will talk to a lawyer, they then turned and asked what it will take to make me happy.

I am so glad I listened (I almost didn't) and went to the hospital.
It took $3000 for my car, I keep the car and they pay my medical bills.

 

[eflyguy]

Heartbreaking to see. Agree with Luminary, get checked out even if you feel fine. Just having a record of the visit could make a huge difference down the road..

 

[robz32]

Sorry to hear about this. Glad to know you are ok.

 

[KiaofMuncie]

Man......heartbreaking. Glad to hear you are ok. This is where you want to 1) Have a very good insurance agent and 2) Have a very good insurance carrier. Both can be very helpful in settling a claim. My only question......As KIA told us in Stinger training the RED and Blue are a very specific paint process. I'd like to see how this accomplished and is it satisfactory when a repair is involved? We have to have a 2017 VW Beetle repainted on a rear quarter panel due to damage. Matched all paint codes. Completely off. what I found out is that car could actually be 4 shades of red. It was painted 3 times before we felt it was an acceptable match.

 

[eljay]

Glad to hear you are ok.
I learned that after an accident, especially if it was not your fault, to ALWAYS go to the hospital and have them check you over just to be safe.

. . . when it came to the lady's insurance company . . . I would have been screwed if I had not been seen by a doctor.

Excellent advice! Last August, I was being driven home by a rental car rep after I dropped off a car, and he made an illegal left into the opposing lane of traffic--fortunately they were just starting up from a red light, but the SUV that hit the Focus we were in had to be taken away on a flatbed. Out of excessive caution, I went to my doctor that afternoon, and she also advised, even if you feel perfect, document it, since you don't know what problems will show up in a few days, plus any self-respecting insurance company will challenge a claim if you don't have proof of seeing a doctor. [I was lucky: My back actually felt better for a while after the accident, since it probably undid the effects of having driven 100+ miles in a base model Corolla with a sprung suspension the previous day. Never rent a car in California that has Arkansas plates. I think the Joads were that previous renters.]

Take care of yourself, and keep us updated on what happens with your car.