CRUNCH

[cjsmith]

I'm fine, I think, except for a broken fingernail. So's the other guy.

I was northbound on Mary, heading to work, and a guy on the other side of the street just... made a U-turn. Too bad for both of us that I was there! I pulled to the right and slowed as much as I could, but we hit anyway. I couldn't open my door afterward; got out the passenger side. Both cars could still drive, so we went to his house a couple blocks away and exchanged all the appropriate info. He was very polite about it. We were both pretty shaky and we commiserated on how this wasn't a terrific start to the day.

My guess is they're probably going to total mine. A 1989 Toyota Corolla isn't worth much by the book. At least I can drive it while I look for another.

I *suspect* it's technically his fault -- double yellow line, plus U-turns don't have right-of-way anyway -- but I'm not sure that truly matters to either of us at this point. We're healthy, we're not dead or in critical condition somewhere or injured in a way that won't heal; we'll have fully functional cars again at some point; neither of us is making this any harder for the other than it needs to be. All of that seems pretty darn positive to me right now.

Comments

[magicwoman.livejournal.com]

Glad it wasn't worse!

Susan

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yes indeedy. I'm also very grateful the guy isn't being a confrontative jerk. So many people would be.

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

Eeep!!

I'm glad you're OK, at least.

[ame-chan.livejournal.com]

Ack! **crunch** indeed.

Glad you are okay. :-)

Re-read this comment in a day or two, when you're not still shaky

[genderfur.livejournal.com]

I *suspect* it's technically his fault [..] but I'm not sure that truly matters to either of us at this point.

May not matter to you, but it will matter mightily to your insurance companies. Keep in the loop with them, and if you can get them to swear that they won't make any payouts without your knowledge, so much the better. ('Coz they'll do what they need to, to "close the case". And then, if you cost them money, they'll raise your rates....)

What genderfur said!

[ladycelia.livejournal.com]

Also, don't let them low-ball you on the value of your car! If you need someone to vouch for you, remember I'm in the biz.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Oy. Glad you're okay. Mary is one road out there I hate driving on anyway.

[tryslora]

Ouch! Glad you're okay.

[ashiegrrrl.livejournal.com]

Eeek! Glad you're okay!

*hugs*

[the-fantum.livejournal.com]

.. this is not a good excuse to have to replace your car .. just thought you would like to know that more subtle rationalization is needed. I've used, "New tires are $160 each!"

Glad you are okay

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. PITA having to go buy a car, but Oh Well.

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Phew! So glad you weren't harmed too!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Annoyed at the prospect of car hunting, but if that's the worst thing that happens to me in my life I'll be okay.

Re: Re-read this comment in a day or two, when you're not still shaky

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh, definitely it'll matter to them. Make payouts to whom without my knowledge?

Re: What genderfur said!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thankyouthankyouthankyou...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Huh - I've always liked Mary. Right now, though, I admit I'll probably be a bit unnerved on that road for a while.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *shakey shakey*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *hugsback* *shake shake*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAHA! I suppose I could use the rationalization "It sure is a pain in the butt to crawl in the passenger side all the time". :-)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I should whine a lot because I broke a nail. ;-) ;-)

[rampling.livejournal.com]

Ohhhh, sorry! *BIG-HUGE-HUGS* then! :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

hehehehe! :-) :-)

I will mourn the car. It's been good to me for a long time. Ah well... everything is ephemeral.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Wait - I think I was thinking of Mathilda, maybe.

[ken_r]

"What they said." Glad you're okay.

Kind of annoying about the car, though.

[bigredpaul.livejournal.com]

i'm very glad it wasn't serious, but i'd caution you to be mindful that some types of injuries don't show up immediately, especially in the verterbrae. my unsolicited advice is to get checked out if you feel anyway sore or still. soft tissue injuries can be very unpleasant if left unchecked...

but be well.