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TM875 · 03-16-2004, 02:20 PM

Yea, so yesterday my I got hit by a GMC Jimmy while driving in my Focus. I walked away with only some stiffness and bruises. My passenger, too, only had some scratches.

We were traveling down the road. I stopped at a stop sign. Looked, saw no one, and proceeded to make a left turn. Next thing I remember was seeing the grille of this GMC. Apparently sun glare combined with a big ass tree combined with a turn in the road made it impossible to see the car (it was white) coming.

Anyway, I blacked out a lot. I remember my passenger and me crawling out of the passenger side door. Next thing I remember is seeing her (my passenger) on the ground calling someone on her cell phone. I attempted to call someone, but couldn't think of a number. Next memory was of me standing talking to the cop. Apparently most of what I was saying didn't make sense. My girlfriend's mom showed up, and they more or less asked her if I was mentally deficient...that's how unclear everything I was saying was. Anyway, I was taken to the hospital, discharged that night.

Now comes months of legal and insurance hell. If you guys have ever had an experience like this, or have any advice, it would be much appreciated.

*One more thing to add: When the car was towed, the people at the dealership assumed it was a fatal accident from the shape of the car. I was a very lucky person.

03-16-2004, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TM875 Addict Location: Amish-land, PA	Me at a stop sign + GMC Jimmy going 40 = ouchies Yea, so yesterday my I got hit by a GMC Jimmy while driving in my Focus. I walked away with only some stiffness and bruises. My passenger, too, only had some scratches. We were traveling down the road. I stopped at a stop sign. Looked, saw no one, and proceeded to make a left turn. Next thing I remember was seeing the grille of this GMC. Apparently sun glare combined with a big ass tree combined with a turn in the road made it impossible to see the car (it was white) coming. Anyway, I blacked out a lot. I remember my passenger and me crawling out of the passenger side door. Next thing I remember is seeing her (my passenger) on the ground calling someone on her cell phone. I attempted to call someone, but couldn't think of a number. Next memory was of me standing talking to the cop. Apparently most of what I was saying didn't make sense. My girlfriend's mom showed up, and they more or less asked her if I was mentally deficient...that's how unclear everything I was saying was. Anyway, I was taken to the hospital, discharged that night. Now comes months of legal and insurance hell. If you guys have ever had an experience like this, or have any advice, it would be much appreciated. *One more thing to add: When the car was towed, the people at the dealership assumed it was a fatal accident from the shape of the car. I was a very lucky person.