Advice on a settlement regarding auto accident

Pressing-On · #1 06-22-2009, 05:43 PM

I wasn't going to post anything, but now I'm in pain!!! I was taking it easy this morning, but had to take care of things, dinner, etc. and now I'm in pain.

We were rear-ended on the way to church Sunday. Not sure, as yet, if the frame on our truck has been bent. It knocked the dash off and the front seats are tilted back. We were able to punch the dash back into place in order to operate the air conditioner, but the stereo is still protruding.

My husband was turning left, had his blinker on, saw the woman behind us keep coming and punched the gas, but it was too late! The ambulance took me to the hospital for a scan of my neck and back.

I can't get the police report until Friday and so I am asking if anyone has experience in what I should ask for. I'm thinking I may want to see a Chiropractor.

Everyone is telling me to seek a settlement for medical attention, as well as, for the truck.

I want to study this all out before Friday - any input would be most appreciated! TIA!!

Ron · #2 06-22-2009, 05:46 PM

Sorry to hear about this PO!
If the frame was bent it was a hard accident!

Many issues may not show up for a while, so I would say to you to one, seel legal advice, & two medical advice.

Some things may drag on & be an issue & some things may not.
From the sound of it, it sounds like you have been hurt & are entitled to compensation.

Praying!

Pressing-On · #3 06-22-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Sorry to hear about this PO!
If the frame was bent it was a hard accident!

Many issues may not show up for a while, so I would say to you to one, seel legal advice, & two medical advice.

Some things may drag on & be an issue & some things may not.
From the sound of it, it sounds like you have been hurt & are entitled to compensation.

Praying!

Thanks, Ron. I called a Chiropractor today to talk to them. They will do an evaluation for $50. My daughter and her husband are in California. As soon as she calls, I'll ask who they use. I think they like their doctor. Not all Chiropractors are good doctors.

I could just be sore for a few days, but I sure want to look out for the future!

I am pouting so my husband will feel sorry for me!

Ron · #4 06-22-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Thanks, Ron. I called a Chiropractor today to talk to them. They will do an evaluation for $50. My daughter and her husband are in California. As soon as she calls, I'll ask who they use. I think they like their doctor. Not all Chiropractors are good doctors.

I could just be sore for a few days, but I sure want to look out for the future!

I am pouting so my husband will feel sorry for me!

That always helps! LOL!

Make sure you keep a bit of a diary, the more you can substantiate your claim the better you will have in getting recourse for your injuries.

I pray that while it does look like you got hurt, that it won't be long lasting &/or debilitating!

Pressing-On · #5 06-22-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

That always helps! LOL!

Make sure you keep a bit of a diary, the more you can substantiate your claim the better you will have in getting recourse for your injuries.

I pray that while it does look like you got hurt, that it won't be long lasting &/or debilitating!

It helps tremendously!!!

That's a good idea - the diary. Ooops, I think we are supposed to say journal now! lol!

Thanks, I pray it's not long lasting either and a bit amazed at how the pain set in when I started moving around more. It didn't take long!

Okay, I'm out! Can't sit here much longer.

Thanks everyone!

Tina · #6 06-22-2009, 05:48 PM

Make sure you get open ended medical coverage for any related injuries, no matter what.... neck/back problems could be lifetime issues. My sister was in a wreck about 4 years ago, and still has very serious neck problems related to it.

I will pray that God will ease the pain you are having.

Pressing-On · #7 06-22-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tina

Make sure you get open ended medical coverage for any related injuries, no matter what.... neck/back problems could be lifetime issues. My sister was in a wreck about 4 years ago, and still has very serious neck problems related to it.

I will pray that God will ease the pain you are having.

Thank you. I'm not experienced at this and so I wasn't aware of the "open ended medical coverage". That certainly helps! Thanks, Tina!!!

Thanks for your prayers!!!

Mercy · #8 07-01-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tina

Make sure you get open ended medical coverage for any related injuries, no matter what.... neck/back problems could be lifetime issues. My sister was in a wreck about 4 years ago, and still has very serious neck problems related to it.

I will pray that God will ease the pain you are having.

I was pretty much going to type the same thing.

Pressing-On · #9 07-01-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercy

I was pretty much going to type the same thing.

USAA said they do not do an "open ended" medical coverage.

Esther · #10 07-01-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

USAA said they do not do an "open ended" medical coverage.

In that case I would have to go with worse case scerio and plan for additional medical cost.

They could save that money IF they had the open-ended medical coverage.

Otherwise, you will be left holding an empty bag.