My mom got hit by a car last weekend.

[Droopy]

She's doing okay considering. It could have been worse. Preliminary findings by the doctors say she might have a fracture in her left wrist and the rotator cuff in her left shoulder is torn. We won't know anything for sure until she has an MRI later this week.

She was walking from her house to her sister's when she came upon a street light at a busy intersection. She had the signal and there was a guy that was going to turn right there. She stepped down off of the curb and looked over at the guy as he took off. She said he was looking the opposite direction and didn't see her. Luckily, there was an off duty cop who was sitting at the intersection as well and he saw the whole thing. He rushed over to her and stabilized her head while someone called 911. The ambulance got there very quickly.

My mom has since talked to the guy who hit her. She said he feels terrible about what happened. I would, too. She got his insurance information off of him and contacted the company. Of course, the insurance company wants my mom to try to get her car insurance and/or medical insurance companies to cover it. That's horseshit. She says all she wants is her medical bills covered as well as her lost wages. She doesn't want to sue.

My mom has a power of attorney over me because I've had severe mental health problems in the past. Now I wish I had one on her. We would have had an appointment with a lawyer as soon as she got out of the hospital. I'm trying to get her to talk to a lawyer. I told her that the insurance company isn't going to let go of what's due to her unless somebody makes them. She feels sorry for the guy who hit her and doesn't want to sue. I told her she wouldn't be suing him, it would be the insurance company. For right now she won't do it, but I know her and I think as soon as that insurance company says they won't come off any money she will have her lawyer.

Have you ever been in a situation like that? How did it work out?

[Cabcere]

1. Oh wow...glad to hear she's doing OK.

:hug: I don't have any advice about the legal stuff, but I'll be sending good vibes to both of you. :pals:

[DarkTirade]

2. I narrowly avoided a situation like that

by jumping backwards about 5 feet.

As part of the backwards motion, my fist ended up smacking the side of his car. He was startled by the sudden noise and looked over at me in shock, yet kept on driving. Despite the fact that he almost killed me because he didn't bother to (*&%ing look to the right when he was turning to the right.

Word of advice to drivers... don't just look at what's coming at you. Look where you're (*&%ing GOING too.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear Droopy!

I haven't been in a situation like that one, so I can't help you there...

But I think you're on the right track!

His insurance should definitely pay for all her bills!

And good vibes to her...I hope she recovers soon...

:hi:


BTW...did you see my post on your thread about online dating services? I asked my daughter who did successfully find a very cool guy, and she told me which one she used. I don't remember now which one, but it's there in your thread...

[Droopy]

4. Yeah, I saw the post Peggy

Yahoo Personals I do believe. I appreciate you getting that information for me. I've been getting lots of women looking at my personals ad on another free site, but none of them have contacted me yet. You can see who has viewed your profile on that site. Maybe I shouldn't have put my occupation down as "trucker." Maybe "transportation specialist" would get me more hits. ;) I have written to a couple of them, but nobody has written back yet. We'll see how it goes.

[Shell Beau]

5. Wow! Bless her heart! I am so glad to hear she is okay!

I recently lost a friend due to getting hit by a truck! Y'all will be in my thoughts!

[Droopy]

6. I gotta hit the hay, y'all

I will check later for replies and I appreciate the kind words of those who have already posted. Catch you later.

[Maraya1969]

7. Never thought I'd say this but call: 1(800) AskGary They are an

insurance referral/money claims company. They have the most annoying commercials but I guess they work, (the commercials I mean).

[MissMillie]

8. I hope your mom heals well

Too many people don't remember to come to a complete stop before turning right on red... and they forget that pedestrians with a "Walk" sign have the right of way.

His insurance has to cover this.... it is not up to her. #1, she wasn't in a car. #2, she wasn't at fault, #3, her insurance would fight tooth and nail--they won't want to pay it either, #4, if she were to file a claim, her rates would rise... over something that wasn't her fault.

Try to explain all this to her.

Yes, he feels bad. But the fact that he "feels bad" doesn't let him off the hook for not following the rules of the road.

[Fran Kubelik]

9. I am sorry to hear this.

You'll both be in my thoughts. :hug: