tavalon
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Sat Nov-07-09 04:28 AM
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I got in a car accident tonight |
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I was on my way to work and was on 405. I was hit in the driver's side door and even though I spun out and ended up facing highway traffic, I managed to keep my wits and turned the car around and got it off the road. My car is still drivable but I can't open the driver's side door and amazingly, I came out of it with just a shoulder strain. I've decided to spend the night at the hospital (the hospital I work at) because I dont want to drive again tonight. I know I'm going to hurt like a buggerbear tomorrow but tonight, I feel really lucky.
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Sat Nov-07-09 09:08 AM
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1. I hope you got some good drugs out of all this |
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... of course, you did.
Anyway, I hope your injuries are as minor as you describe. And I hope your deductibles and co-pays don't ding your wallet too much.
Even with insurance, I got a pile of bills when I screwed up my shoulder (no vehicle involved). I think everyone who passed by in the hospital sent me a bill, or so it seemed.
Be nice to your Physical Therapist - they can cause a lot of pain if you piss them off.
:hi:
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Sat Nov-07-09 12:03 PM
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Sat Nov-07-09 09:48 AM
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I can't imagine how traumatic that must've been. Driving so soon afterwards would not have been good.
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Sat Nov-07-09 10:04 AM
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Wow, what great presence of mind!
I'm thinking you really did keep your wits about you, and that's what helped so much. I sure hope you're not too sore today, sweetie...
Please take care!
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Sat Nov-07-09 11:56 AM
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7. I'm actually surprised that I was so quick |
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It felt almost second nature, but I've never been in a situation like that, ever. Maybe in another life.
Thank you for your kind words. I am sore but the nice doctor in the ER gave me some vicodin so it isn't so bad right now, but after I sleep, I expect to be more sore.
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Sat Nov-07-09 10:15 AM
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4. Whereabouts on the 405? |
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It's my front yard now. (Rather I sit up above it in Renton.)
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Sat Nov-07-09 11:54 AM
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6. I was traveling south but not that south |
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It was between 70th and the 520 interchange. Going 60 mph. I was lucky, damn lucky. Actually, both of us were. We both walked away. Unfortunately, she was likely cited. I wasn't, but I lost at least a year off my life in those short seconds.
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Sat Nov-07-09 11:08 AM
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5. Glad to hear no serious injury |
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Hope you're feeling OK today!
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Sat Nov-07-09 01:20 PM
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9. That's one of the few reasons I don't have a car.. |
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I am always so shellshocked after an accident.
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