LVSteve
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Damn. You would think in a modern vehicle with crush structures, belts, and an airbag would have prevented an injury like a sternum fracture, even with a 45 mph impact. Get well soon.
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Hope you heal up like new, Dennis. I’ve seen lesser accidents get totaled by insurance carriers.
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Improving slowly. I'm in less pain as long as I;m careful. Sneezing or moving wrong is still excruciating, but I'm definitely on the mend.
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Just the one in the wheel popped. The others weren't needed. Doc said it was probably the airbag that caused the injury. It also took a chunk off my left wrist and bruised my right one.
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On a more positive note; my insurance company came through big time for me. They told me they would pay the claim and then go after the other guy's insurance for reimbursement.
They totalled the vehicle and paid me about $10K more than I had paid new for the Bronco. I found one i liked nearby, and that dealer hooked me up with a good price. They also delivered it to my driveway from about 130 miles away.
I haven't received any bills from the ambulance or hospital yet, but they say they'll take care of those too. Offered me a rental car, but since I was told not to drive for two weeks I declined.
They totalled the vehicle and paid me about $10K more than I had paid new for the Bronco. I found one i liked nearby, and that dealer hooked me up with a good price. They also delivered it to my driveway from about 130 miles away.
I haven't received any bills from the ambulance or hospital yet, but they say they'll take care of those too. Offered me a rental car, but since I was told not to drive for two weeks I declined.
Better luck this time.
Hopes for a good, quick heal.
Hopes for a good, quick heal.
Glad to hear it. Hope you're ready to wrestle grizzlies soon!
Sorry for your loss of your great aunt.
Those air bags are basically taking a rocket to the chest. I am glad you are on the mend.
That Bronco looks sharp!
Those air bags are basically taking a rocket to the chest. I am glad you are on the mend.
That Bronco looks sharp!
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pittpa
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Go out and sit in that new car. The smell may be your best medicine! Without the crush zones I bet the outcome would've been worse That new car is sweeeeet!
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jeffrefrig said:
I have ridden in it at least with my wife driving. Not the same as driving it, but it'll have to do for now.
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