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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2005Oh, what a day!
I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! I recently developed one of the common rewards of driving a truck - a hernia. The medical center where my doctor practices doesn't do Worker's Comp cases, so we were referred to a local hospital emergency room. I had Nancy drive me down there. There were no parking places in the small parking lot adjacent to the emergency room so we pulled onto the street, found another parking lot, put on the turn signal and slowed to make the turn. Just as we were starting to turn, WHAM! A big pickup slammed into the rear of our little tiny pickup, shoved it up over a concrete island, and slammed Nancy and me around a bit. I'm glad we had our seat belts on! Nancy got beat up more than I did, so she was transported by ambulance to the emergency room (a total trip of about 50 feet) and was checked out. She has a concussion, and we are both going to be sore all over tomorrow. The other guy was insured, so I'm hoping we won't have too much trouble getting our truck fixed or replaced. Considering how badly it was torn up, I'll be very surprised if the insurance adjuster doesn't declare it a total loss. The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > was checked out. She has a concussion, and we are both going to be > sore all over tomorrow. [snip] Oh, man, what a day! I'm so sorry this happened. I hope you both feel better soon. Apropos insurance ... obviously you'd rather never have been hit, but there may be a silver lining. I was rear-ended in slow motion a few months ago. No major damage, but my back hurt quite a bit for two days before it felt better, and I went to the chiro the same day to get an eval. Anyway, I ended up getting not only reimbursed for the chiro, but also paid several hundred dollars of -- I don't recall the exact term, but basically it was pain and suffering. Well, that is, they extended the offer and I signed it; I haven't received the money yet, but I'm assuming it's coming soon. Again, obviously any right-thinking person would rather just not have been injured in the first place, but maybe the ins. company will offer you some extra money for your troubles.  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >Again, obviously any right-thinking person would rather just not have >been injured in the first place, but maybe the ins. company will offer >you some extra money for your troubles. Be very careful about accepting money to quickly from the insurance company.......odds are very good that you are signing off on any future problems with your head, back, neck, etc.......they are very anxious to get you to release them from liablilities especially from head and back type injuries......make sure the doctor gives you a clean bill of health.....please be careful about accepting money unless you know exactly what you are giving up for that money.... Glad you guys are OK Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" > >>Again, obviously any right-thinking person would rather just not [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Glad you guys are OK Oh, absolutely, those are all very good points. Yes, in my case the payment very explicitly covered all potential future problems relating to the accident, and I discussed the matter with my own insurance agent. But my chiro didn't seem concerned and said that pain in the first two days was normal; after that point, it went away. They did a scan of my back and nothing appeared to be out of sorts. FWIW, my insurance agent also suggested holding off on settling, unless I was very sure I knew the full extent of my injuries. For other reasons, though, there were about two months between when the accident happened and when I signed the papers, and I hadn't had any new problems in that time. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. > I'm sure glad we didn't do that! What a crummy day. But big smiles for your it could have been worse attitude. Reminds me of an old family story. Mom and Dad used to meet cousins in New York once a year. Go to a Broadway Show and dinner at a good restaurant. Usually Mamma Leonie's. On their first trip, they walked out of Union Station and hailed a cab. Gave the driver their destination. He laughed. Made a U-Turn and dropped them off across the street at the New Yorker Hotel. Jo >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in >the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! What horrible news! I'm glad you're both superficially OK, even thought the effects may not show up some time. You're right, it's a good thing you left the kitties home. Purrs and healing vibes comin' at you both. -- Regards and Purrs, O J > The other guy was insured, so I'm hoping we won't have too much trouble > getting our truck fixed or replaced. Considering how badly it was torn [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Me too! But I'm very sorry for your getting rear-ended. I hope Nancy will feel better soon, and that you will, too. And I'm sorry for the inconvenience of the damage to your truck. Thank goodness Harri and Ranger were safe at home at the time! Melissa Purrs on the way for the both of you SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Thank goodness you're all right, and thank goodness you didn't have any cats in the car. I hope both of you, and your pickup, recover soon. Joy The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Dan M ========================================= Thank heavans! you're all right. Insurance purrs and that your bumps and bruises heal asap. Suz&Spicey > I had Nancy drive me down there. There were no parking places in the > small parking lot adjacent to the emergency room so we pulled onto the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > concrete island, and slammed Nancy and me around a bit. I'm glad we had > our seat belts on!/// Thank heavens you're both OK. Purrs that things are resolved soon Helen M > Nancy got beat up more than I did, so she was transported by ambulance > to the emergency room (a total trip of about 50 feet) and was checked :) > out. She has a concussion, and we are both going to be sore all over > tomorrow. I'm glad to hear there were no serious injuries, though concussions are not trivial. > The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Me too! SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com oh dear! We will purr and pray that you have everything covered by the insurance. Hope you are both fine. Jazz & his mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. > I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Dan! I'm so sorry -- get well purrs for you both! Christine > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! >> The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking >> Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in >> the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Good to hear, and I'm glad you're all okay and no kitties were hurt (or even present). Okay, I know you're all very nice people, but Be Careful. Insurance companies are out to get Nice People. Don't sign anything until you are 100% sure that you will recover fully. (I'm sure you will recover, but you never know). Make sure you get everything that you deserve from the guy who hit you. It's not 'greedy' to expect your medical bills to be covered until you are 100% well again. It's only greedy when you make him pay for the rest of his natural life because you have a twinge. You know the difference. Last time I was rear-ended, it cost the other guy $10,000. $6000 to fix the car and $4000 to fix ME. (I think they gave me $1500 for pain and suffering, plus time off work, too. A day and a half.) Jane How awful! I'm so glad to hear that you both are ok though, and that the kitties stayed home this time. Be sure to rest for a few days and let yourselves heal. Debbie dberry@mitre.org > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Wow! What a close call. I am so thankful that neither of you is hurt but I don't imagine that helped your hernia at all, either. Purrs that you both recover quickly and that your truck is taken care of by the offending driver. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. > I'm sure glad we didn't do that! ouch, scary! thank Bast you were not more injured, purrs for you and Nancy, hope you feel better soon. Hope things work our with the machine too. Good thing no kittens were there. Best Lena Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi -- lewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi <snip> > The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! One little piece of luck in it all! And glad to har you are ok, though somewhat beaten up. Purrs for Nancy to recover soon. SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and Mere marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I had Nancy drive me down there. There were no parking places in the > small parking lot adjacent to the emergency room so we pulled onto the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > concrete island, and slammed Nancy and me around a bit. I'm glad we had > our seat belts on! Thank Bast that you two will be all right, Dan. Purrs and things go better thoughts and wishes for you all. Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Six + Kittens and Speedy the d-thing who sends d*ggy woofs of comfort Holy cow! CLose call. I'm so glad you were just shaken and not stirred!!! Healing soothing purrs on the way. > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in > the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! I'm so very sorry to hear that. Lots of purrs and best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > concrete island, and slammed Nancy and me around a bit. I'm glad we had > our seat belts on! <snip> >The bottom line is that we're both ok. I had been considering taking >Harri or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in >the ER. I'm sure glad we didn't do that! What an ordeal for the two of you! I hope your hernia wasn't forgotten about in the mess. >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. > I'm sure glad we didn't do that! Geez, Dan. The post title says it all. Purrs that you and Nancy stay OK (no ill after-effects) and that the adjuster comes up with an appropriate compensation. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! <snip awful day> If only it were that easy. I'm sorry to hear that Dan, purrs for you and Nancy to recover quickly. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Healing purrs on the way. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >I am *so* glad we didn't take any of the kitties with us today! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > or Ranger with us, and letting Nancy walk the kitty while I was in the ER. > I'm sure glad we didn't do that! |
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