The Accident 4-26-04: Finally the long battle's done...

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The Accident 4-26-04: Finally the long battle's done...

#1 Postby therock1811 » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:07 pm

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...:(
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#2 Postby Colin » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:08 pm

: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. :)
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#3 Postby Stephanie » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:09 pm

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.
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#4 Postby therock1811 » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:16 pm

They are minor...I just got what they call road rash and thats it...no broke bones or anything else...
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#5 Postby Stephanie » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:17 pm

Well, that's good to hear anyway Jeremy.
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#6 Postby cycloneye » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:24 pm

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.
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#7 Postby Wnghs2007 » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:26 pm

Best wishes Jermey...so sorry to hear what happend to you...stay safe
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#8 Postby azskyman » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:36 pm

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!!!
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#9 Postby Rainband » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:39 pm

Glad to hear your ok. I am glad it wasn't worse. Hope you get a new chair soon :wink:
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#10 Postby mf_dolphin » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:40 pm

Are we going to have to get you some of those orange bicycle flags? Glad to hear you're ok!
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#11 Postby Stephanie » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:41 pm

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! :D
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#12 Postby therock1811 » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:42 pm

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!
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#13 Postby southerngale » Mon Apr 26, 2004 6:17 pm

Dang Jeremy! Thank God you're ok. Sorry about your wheelchair, but it's replaceable...you're not!!
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#14 Postby therock1811 » Mon Apr 26, 2004 6:26 pm

Yeah you're telling me sg...
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#15 Postby vbhoutex » Mon Apr 26, 2004 8:01 pm

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!!!!
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#16 Postby therock1811 » Tue Apr 27, 2004 2:45 pm

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!
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#17 Postby rainstorm » Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:21 pm

good luck mr rock!!
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#18 Postby coriolis » Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:10 pm

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?
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Pics of the chair following the wreck...

#19 Postby therock1811 » Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:37 pm

Damage pics!

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#20 Postby therock1811 » Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:38 pm

Ed...you're right and I do plan to file suit if the driver, or, if he has it, his insurance, does not cooperate...
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