Saturday Roll Call

 Been looking forward to this day for several weeks

I have been going with my nieces and my sister when she was still alive to this retreat and it is such a great day of reflection and worship.

Back home tonight to relax and maybe order in a pizza.

What is happening in your world?

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Hello everyone

I had a bad luck Friday the 13th...I was in a car accident and my poor car was totaled.  Well it's not officially totaled by the insurance company yet but Greg and I are pretty sure they will total it.  The guy that hit me, hit the my rear tire so hard that he snapped the axle and spun me around and I hit a guy sitting at stop sign so hard his car pushed in the rear tire.  My car received the most damage.  It's a 7 year old car and I don't see them putting that kind of money to repair the whole rear axle and suspension and possibly the frame.  On the good side I am a tad bit sore and that's it.  My shoulder is sore to the touch like a bruise.  And hurts a little to move.  But nothing to bad...it feels like it does when I work out to much.  I was thinking that when I woke up this morning it was going to be really bad...but nope.  So I am lucky there.  I think the reason is I didn't see the guy coming at all.  I heard tires screeching and a split second later BANG.  I had no time to tense up.  The accident I had before that I was really sore...I saw it coming and I tighten up right before impact. I think that makes a world of difference. 

I did have trouble sleeping last night just thinking about everything.  Worrying about how this going to impact our plans for future.  I didn't want to have to buy a new car for another 3 years.  But life has a way of happening.  The good thing is I don't have rush into anything.  Greg said I can take my time decide what kind of car I want and shop for the best deal.  Wait for the best time.  Like maybe after we get our house (we want to keep our debt to income ratio low).  He said he will take me to work in the mean time.  If I was single I would have to rush into buying a car.  At least I don't have to worry about that now.  And he has not shown any anger or meaness toward me.  He has been nothing but sweet and kind to me since the accident.  And rushed from work to be with me when it happened.

Anyway, in an effort not to let my muscles get all stiff.  I am going to go about my day as planned.  I am going to clean and do laundry and do groceries.  Then tonight we are going to the movies.  I am going to take things nice and slow don't get me wrong....I'm just not going to sit around a let my muscles get all stiff and I can't move.

So all and all I guess things could be worse.  But I am still upset my car is dead.  I loved my little car. 

Have good good Saturday everyone.  see ya

Crystal, first off I am happy that you are okay for the most part. BOOBOO's on the body will heal. Me thinks you might be hurting a little more in the next couple of days. Vehicle's can be replaced but not a human life.

Obtain a copy of the accident report. You might be able to get a copy of any tickets also. (If you cannot get copies of the tickets I can help you with state statute codes and what they mean.) You more than likely will need to pay for the report copy depending on the particular PD's report provision policy. State statute says that a PD can charge $5 if you pick it up in person/mail in request. Some agencies like mine offer an on line way to get a report but it costs the person - and it costs close to 200+% to obtain it. We have a convenience society that will pay for the (any) service.

Now, key things to keep in mind - did the officer write a ticket(s) to unit 1 (unit 1 is the most at fault driver in an accident)? Did the officer enter that there were injuries for an accident, was it a code "B" (obvious) or "C" (complaint of injury) for any injuries? If the officer wrote the tickets as an injury accident - other drivers then that ticket recipient MUST appear in court. A key thing to keep in mind is that there will be a court date for the ticket recipient and the witnesses NEED to appear in court. If you do not appear in court the judge will dismiss the ticket(s) because a witness/victim did not appear. IF it was a not a must appear ticket the recipient can plead guilty and pay for the ticket. Find out the county the accident was in and you can follow the Unit 1's court case on the Circuit Clerk's public website. If you opt to go to court even without being notified of a court date you can do so (it happens believe me). Just tell the prosecutor that you are there for a particular case . . . One of the things you first need to know is the name of the driver (should have been given to you with the exchange of driver info) so you can search for the info. If this confuses you then PM me and we will exchange phone numbers and then it is not so one sided.