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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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just got home from hospital, car got totalled

2 saturdays ago i gotinto badddd car accident, i was at a redlight and when it turned green i went and some lady blew it going like 55mph and hit my side door bent wholleee car. Thank *** camaro doors are realy heavy and strong, it got bent in like 2 feet and my pelvis broke pretty bad. I had to get surgery a few bolts in both sides of my leg. Now i gotta go threw some hard physical therapy and in a good 4 -6 months ill be walking again. I think the next car im gonna get is a 305tpi iroc from 87-90 years. Im just happy to finaly be home. If you guys dont remember ill post what car i haddd
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 05:56 PM
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Wow... I'm really sorry to hear that pal. Sounds like a really bad accident I'm glad you're okay though and thinking about buying another one of these strong Fbodies
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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Given the situation, I am glad to see that you survived. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery and in your search for an acceptable replacement for your car.

Drive on, brother!
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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holy sh*t dude that sucks!!! Glad to see your still around after that, especially since the doors on a thirdgen are it's weakest part. Get pics of the car if you can...

Hey look on the bright side, at least you'll be getting another thirdgen, and a cooler one at that

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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 06:05 PM
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Sorry to hear about that. My grandpa got T-Boned too. He was in the hospital for a while and his hip broke. He is Still Recovering. It pushed the door of the Dynasty PAST the center of the steering wheel.

You gonna sue the b!tch or does ur state have no fault insurance?

I liked your car allot. Glad to see ur gonna get another F-Body.
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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Damn! Glad you're okay. As for the car, feggit 'bout it. It's only a car - means nothing when your health is at stake.
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Glad to hear you're alright Man! Thats how I lost my '82 SC. Some a$$hole kid T-boned me right in the driver side door. Not as bad as yours though. Good luck with your rehabilitation.
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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SUE THAT B!TCH FOR ALL SHE IS WORTH!

EITHER THAT OR HAVE JOHN GOTTI'S GHOST PUT A CAP IN HER A$$


sucks bro, sorry to hear that
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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sorry to hear that, hope the recovery goes well, and you squeeze every penny from that stupid bitch, so you can rise from the ashes.
later
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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Damn man, I'm really sorry to hear about the accident, but like others said, at least you're alive. Hopefully you get an even better one! Good luck!
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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Best of luck to ya man, I'm glad to hear you're alive. (Look in the street racing section...) I'll bet that hurt, I've never heard of getting you pelvis fractured really, but damn I can imagine the problems that would cause. Glad you're ok, grab every part off that car you can! You never know what you might need, and I hope the recovery/therapy go well. I've heard they can work wonders these days, and seeing how quick my grandma was back on her feet after a hip fracture a few years ago and a replacement a few months ago is encouraging.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Geez, I'm seriously glad that you weren't killed. The insurance better not put up any kind of argument about paying for your injuries and your car.

I don't think I'd ever seen your car til this post. It was a beauty, and I'm sorry you lost it. I'm positive you'll find one just as wonderful, though.

Good luck!
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Sux on the accident, glad your ok. Did you at least get to save parts of your car? (ie rims)
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 02:44 AM
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Glad your ok

Gawd Speed to you, ( Gawd would drive a 3rd Gen) Glad to see that your ok. Let us know if theirs anything we can do to help.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:30 AM
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Ouch... That sounded like it hurt, a lot.

Best wishes for your recovery from the UK
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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only thing i saved from car was rims, and my stereo. Yea it was painful the worst part was being in hospital for 2 weeks stuck in bed. Yea im gonna try to get all the money i can out of this being i gottta live with bolts and stuff in my bones for the rest of my life. im on 19
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Glad to hear your ok.

Just take it easy, I hope you have a good therpist. Just get better, the new car can will come along soon enough.

While you are recovering, You can look for a new car, and plan on the future mods.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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I hope you get well soon. Worst thing is that you can't even get any pity action with a broken pelvis. Good luck on your recovery.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by 1989camarorsrs
i gottta live with bolts and stuff in my bones for the rest of my life. im on 19
That really sucks man. I'm 20, so I understand the "rest of life" picture you've gotta have right now. But at least, unlike my freind Rick who was 21 and died 8 days ago like I said in theo.+street, you're still alive. And theres a lot of people very thankful for that I gaurantee you, and yourself too of course.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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that car was beautiful, but dont worry, remember, to push, and DO NOT GIVE IN< TAKE AS much money as you can, if they give you ****, get someone to get a picture of you mooning them. lol, that should get the point across.

dont worry, you will recover, just maintain your body in healthful way, and no matter what docs say you can make it thru and then some.

just try and concentrate and kick someasz.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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Hey man, glad to hear ur ok. I would sue that lady and get urself a real nice car with the money....seriously.
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Old Jun 19, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Any accident you can walk away from (ESPECIALLY a Tbone) is a good one!! Cars are wonderous things, and can be very easily replaced.

Good luck on your recovery and your rehab.
And being 19, im sure you can get a pretty penny for what happened to you, but I dont belive in suing with out just cause. This is definitely just cause.

Lost wages, lost potential, pain and suffering, medical bills, etc. Hope she has good insurance.
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Old Jun 19, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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Glad to hear that you'll be ok after some therapy.

An accident where your ability to walk/function is threatened, and the end result involves titanium pins, will scare the crap out of an insurance company.
There is a very real chance you could not be awarded even enough to pay for all your medical bills, and work time/school time lost. The money you're awarded will vary a huge amount, and it will depend on how you fight it.
Please, please, please get a lawyer that specializes in personal injury. Even if he is ambulance-chasing scum, he will still be able to give good advice.
Stress that you're 19, and you've had an accident that you will live with for the rest of your life.

Of course in reality, I hope you don't have to deal with it for the rest of your life, and that after the therapy is done, you're back to 100%.
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