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The Accident 4-26-04: Finally the long battle's done...
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:07 pm
by therock1811
I just got home after taking an unscheduled trip to the hospital. The reason...I was hit by a pickup truck! Yep there was a pickup truck sitting in the driveway of a local grocery store and I went to go around it. Well the driver didn't see me in front of him and struck the left side of my wheelchair! It totaled the chair and so now we're waiting on the police report in a few days...
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:08 pm
by Colin
:o I'm glad you're OK! Keep us updated!
Sorry about the wheelchair situation...I hope you don't have to pay for another one.
You'll be in my prayers.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:09 pm
by Stephanie
JEREMY!! What the heck are we going to do with you???
I hope that you can get a new chair quickly! You didn't mention how serious your injuries were...I hope they were minor if at all.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:16 pm
by therock1811
They are minor...I just got what they call road rash and thats it...no broke bones or anything else...
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:17 pm
by Stephanie
Well, that's good to hear anyway Jeremy.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:24 pm
by cycloneye
Oh boy Jermey I am glad that you didn.t suffered grave injuries but you need a new wheelchair and hopefully very soon people will be kind to you and donate one.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:26 pm
by Wnghs2007
Best wishes Jermey...so sorry to hear what happend to you...stay safe
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:36 pm
by azskyman
Glad you are ok there Jeremy!
I'd say you should put a big flashing light about 8 feet up so people can see you coming and going.
Be careful out there!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:39 pm
by Rainband
Glad to hear your ok. I am glad it wasn't worse. Hope you get a new chair soon
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:40 pm
by mf_dolphin
Are we going to have to get you some of those orange bicycle flags? Glad to hear you're ok!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:41 pm
by Stephanie
mf_dolphin wrote:Are we going to have to get you some of those orange bicycle flags? Glad to hear you're ok!
Yeah, with "S2K" on them!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:42 pm
by therock1811
Yeah that's what I'm ready to do! I'm lucky...if I had either 1) not had my seatbelt on or 2) had had it on but had unbuckled during the time between when he hit me and when he finally came to a stop (pushing me along the ground for about 15-20' in the process), I might have been killed!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 6:17 pm
by southerngale
Dang Jeremy! Thank God you're ok. Sorry about your wheelchair, but it's replaceable...you're not!!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 6:26 pm
by therock1811
Yeah you're telling me sg...
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 8:01 pm
by vbhoutex
OMG Jeremy!!!! I can not believe you are ok!!! Thank GOD!!!!
Sending prayers your way to stop any pain and for a new chair sooner than we can talk about it!!! If the guy had insurance then they should pay for it and PRONTO!!!!!! If the guy didn't have insurance then he should pay for it PRONTO!!! and the medical bills too!!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 2:45 pm
by therock1811
I couldn't believe it either David...
Well I have the police report...unfortunately the driver of the truck which hit me did not (as far as I know) have car insurance...but it was his fault as I had the right of way...either way I got one thing to say...I'm gonna nail this SOB for all he's got!
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:21 pm
by rainstorm
good luck mr rock!!
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:10 pm
by coriolis
Jeremy, there's lots of lawyers who would love to have your case. Just look on the back cover of the phone book. Personal injury. Ka-ching!
BTY road rash hurts! Can you say pain and suffering?
Pics of the chair following the wreck...
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:37 pm
by therock1811
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:38 pm
by therock1811
Ed...you're right and I do plan to file suit if the driver, or, if he has it, his insurance, does not cooperate...
