Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Perhaps not my week…

While driving home last night, was rear-ended by a minivan while stopped at a light. My poor little smooshed Honda!

I’m fine, except for a bit of soreness in my shoulders.  But dang it, I didn’t need another Thing to deal with…
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34 thoughts on “Perhaps not my week…”

  2. Gracie's Mom

    I feel your pain! My own baby Scarlett had the garage door from our condo close on her roof last week, and the condo corporation doesn’t want to take responsiblity for it. Just remember it is only cosmetic, and it will be fixed.

    Do go today if you can and get your neck and shoulder checked. I was in a very small fender bender in June and thought my shoulder and neck were just a little stiff……..4 months later and now I am in physio three times a week for mild whiplash. P.S. I was NOT the driver for this little contre temps.

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  5. coffeeaddict

    So sorry to hear about your accident. I know it’s beyond important that you weren’t hurt and it’s (only) minor damage, but these things can be really unnerving and you have every right to be upset.

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  9. Artful Lawyer

    Oh no! I had a 6 month old car rear ended last year by a little old lady psychologist who told me that she’d been tuning the radio and not looking and, in any case, was feeling neurotic about some work issues. As if that was an excuse…. Hoping you either got no lame excuse, or got one so hilarious that you have new blog material.

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  10. materfamilias

    Oh, Sue! That`s really not what you needed. I hope the insurance stuff gets processed quickly and you figure out transportation for yourself without too much delay. Such a hassle! I`m so glad you weren`t seriously hurt, but do take care with those shoulders. Especially with stress around, those guys carry enough already.

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  11. The Glamorous Housewife

    Oh dear! Glad you are not injured. I swear, the worst thing about fender benders is having to DEAL with them. Its like I just dont want to deal with one more crappy thing sometimes and then I get hit by some driver. I feel your pain, and I dont mean in the shoulders. Just remember, tomorrow is another day and this too shall pass.

    Thanks doll,
    The Glamorous Housewife

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  12. Vix

    That sucks big time, sorry! I know you’re just a little sore now, but IME things can get worse later. Fingers crossed you will be pain-free, however!

    Remember that all the time and interference with your work or family responsibilities gets factored into any settlement.

    Document all the minutes/hours you spend getting car-related details worked out AND record all your symptoms — and don’t hesitate to go for a massage or a doctor visit as it’s covered by the other party’s MVA (Motor Vehicle Insurance).

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  15. hostess of the humble bungalow

    That’s rotten luck. I suppose it could have been worse…
    I hope that the insurance will give you a loaner car while yours is in the shop getting repaired. I also hope that you will get those shoulders looked at by your doctor.
    Perhaps a long soak in a tub with some epsom salts might be in order?
    Hugs from the Hostess
    XO

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  16. Tara Z.

    Oh man – I’m so sorry! I hate driving in LA – everyone’s so busy doing other things while driving. (I suppose that’s true of everywhere now, though.) Glad you’re okay!

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  17. adrienne

    Poor you! Let this be the end of all this awfulness happening for you right now!

    You may feel fine now, but be prepared to feel a little more sore in the coming days. Rest if you can and maybe take some arnica. xo, Adrienne

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  19. Couture Allure Vintage Fashion

    So sorry to hear of this. What a drag. Please do go to a doctor and have your neck and shoulders checked out. Whiplash is not fun and can sneak up days, weeks or months later. A baseline doctor visit needs to be added to the insurance report. Been there, done that. Take care of yourself!

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  22. Belle de Ville

    This accident thing must be going around because I was in a hit and run accident the first week of September and then I had an accident in the car that I was renting…arggggh!

    I am just thankful that no one was hurt.

    Do you think that this is a sign from the universe for you to get a new car?

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  23. Semi Expat

    Oooh, so sorry..Ouch. And watch those shoulders too. Just when you could do without it as well. Have to say that I love your dress from previous post and also (sorry, a lot of catching up to do) I agree, cannot stand the word PRETTY either. Attractive, well that’s another matter, but pretty is just too ‘cutsey’. Which I’m not. And you probably aren’t either! X

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  31. metscan

    Sorry to read about this ! Please have a medical check-up.
    When I am driving, I hate when someone is ” breathing in my neck “, so I might step on the brakes a few times ( in advance ), to show, that I am irritated. It sometimes works.
    But the traffic over here is minimal compared to LA, so I guess this piece of advice ( for the future ) would not work over there..
    Bad things have a tendency to pile up.

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  33. the Citizen Rosebud

    Pseu, I’m so sorry to hear of your car accident- but I’m glad you are physically unharmed. I tell you life throws those curve balls when you least are ready for them. Sending you some hang-in-there vibes and wishing you much grace under pressure.

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  34. déjà pseu

    Thanks, everyone. The good news is the soreness in my shoulders abated with a single Advil and hasn’t returned. The bad news is that Sparky is (sniff!) totaled. What that means is that the repairs would cost far more than the car is worth, so it looks like we’ll be car shopping. More bad news, the owner of the car that hit me is uninsured…

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