I had a RTA today! (Updated and pics)

[angel659]

Hi

I had a RTA today. I cant stress this enough it was not my fault

I was driving home this morning after a night shift. I stopped at a dual carriage way junction that leads onto a roundabout I could not see the traffic coming round, as the van beside started move I was then hit at the back end of the car. The driver apologised and said he thought I had already gone.

I was in a lot of pain in my neck (but didnt want to waste ambulance time) so I did not call them. My car is a total write off. The bumper fell off and you cant hardly read the number plate. Its awful.

After getting all the details I drove the car home. By this time my neck was really bad and my head ache was making me feel sick. We went to A&E. 5 hours later and 10 x rays later they decided it was whiplash. They said that I have to take it easy for 2-4 weeks. Luckily I am off work now for 21 days. Phew. First of all they thought I had dislocated my neck so they put me in a neck brace. It still hurts now and I am on strong pain killers.

Now I have to try and sort out this car fiasco.

Not only am I upset about my neck, but I am so upset that I might not be able to go on certain rides now and I cant go to Claires karaoke night. I only have 1 car at the moment and I am in so much pain. I dont know if I will have a car by then.

I am feeling rather sorry for myself at the moment.

 

[emily1982]

ooo poor you! Least your ok, that's the most important thing! Cars are a pain to replace and sort out, but it's only metal! Take is easy, i would have a nice radox bath!

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

Its a real pain to not have your car but when I have had to deal with insurance claims they have been quite straightforward and a lot easier than they used to be. DH did the same thing as your van driver, he was looking right to exit a junction and thought the woman in front had driven off!!! Hope you are soon feeling better again, sore neck muscles are not nice.

 

[wideeyes]

Sorry to hear about your accident though at least you are okay.

Hope your holiday is not spoiled by your injury.

 

[mark&sue]

Oh Michelle I am so sad for you. That is all you need before you go away.

I just hope that the pain you feel will go away in a few days and you will feel so much better before you fly out to WDW.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Thinking of you


Susan

 

[Claire L]

Ouch! Just get down to your local Police Station, with all your documents, and get it recorded as an accident RTC.

Hope you feel better soon.

Claire

 

[Goofysmate]

Michelle, no wonder your feeling sorry for your self you poor love.
I'm so sorry to hear about the accident sending you loads of hugs to cheer you up hopefully.

 

[cstokell]

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[wils]

I am so sorry

I hope the pain is soon gone and that your holiday is not spoiled (and that the insurance is sorted easily)

 

[CustardTart]

Sorry to hear your news. Hope you feel better soon...

 

[Goofyish]

You may be able to claim the cost of a hire car until your car is mended on the other guys insurance.

Hope your neck gets better soon.

 

[natalielongstaff]

oh dear thats awful, i hope your neck is better soon x x

 

[pixiepower04]

Same thing happened to me almost four months ago and almost four months later i'm STILL WAITING for the insurance claim to be sorted out and STILL WAITING to get my car fixed (it wasn't a write off but needs a wing and a door) and almost four months later my solicitor still can't get her act together to sort it out.

Hope you have better luck and that you get better soon

 

[mandymouse]

So sorry to hear about your accident, I hope you feel better soon
Mandy

 

[fizz13]

Are you completely sure this isn't to get out of singing? You know me and carly are thinking of you hun,

 

[tennisfan]

Sorry to hear about your accident & your neck. I hope you feel better soon

 

[Minniespal]

Sorry to hear your news. Hope you feel better soon

 

[saratogagirl]

sorry to hear Michelle babe, we all seem to be having car problems this year, I hope you feel better soon, take care and get Bruce to pamper you xx

 

[Strommie]

Hope you feel better soon Michelle

 

[T16GEM]

Sorry to hear about your accident - I hope you feel better soon!