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Permanetly Disabled After Auto Accident

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I was on my way home from work, approximately 3 blocks from home.  I had the right away, no stop signs or traffic lights.  I was crossing a street in which did have a stop sign.  The vehicle that ran the stop sign was exceeding the speed limit.  Approximately 65mph in a 25 mph zone.  It was a young teenage girl around 19 years old who did not have her head lights on.  She ran the stop sign and broad sided me the her vehicle spun around and hit my vehicle again.  Her insurance was lapsed and her temporary registration was also lapsed. I remember being dazed gut able to walk around.  My husband was walking in the field to the right of the road.  My vehicle was pushed toward him. He had to jump out of the way to avoid  being hit.  I went to the 24 hour clinic.  By the time I was seen my back and neck was in excruciating pain. Well now more than two years later, I have already had surgery on my neck.  I am a candidate for surgery on my lower back.  I am in pain constantly.  I can stand for about 15 minutes at a time, walk maybe a half of a block on a good day.  I experienced brain injuries in which my thought process is effected and my memory is very pore.  I have trouble retaining anything.  I finally have been app proved for social security.  However I do not have health insurance any longer. The girl that hit me was given a new car from her father and only received a ticket for failure to yield the right of way.  I will no longer be able to drive.  Not only did I suffer the impact of this accident, but my three children and husband have also experienced great losses as well.  I try to remain optimistic, but it is difficult most days.  I feel that the girl that hit me should be held accountable for my medical expenses and loose her driving privileges also.  This will effect me and my family for the rest of our lives. I know I have left out many crucial details of this ordeal but Thank you for listening to my story. 

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Feeling bewildered
Posted Apr 7th, 2009 at 5:09PM
I hope you keep your Dr. appointments, do as much for your self as possible,keep writing here on this site..

I wish four you Peace and joy...
     
Posted Apr 7th, 2009 at 7:10PM
Life is FUBAR here, to be sure!
     
Feeling delighted
Posted Apr 7th, 2009 at 7:26PM
It's a shame ! Has her family even made an attempt to better your life in any way ?

Stay positive as you can, and feel your blessings in what you all do have. I am a praying woman, I have just prayed for you and your family, and look forward to hearing more from you.
     
Posted Apr 7th, 2009 at 8:20PM
I would think that you should be able to send the bills to her parents insurance. I do not usually believe in sueing, but in this case maybe you should bring them to court. Every state has funky rules on accidents, but you probably have a case. I would start calling lawyers.
When my daughter was 8 she was walking to her after school programm which was 2 blocks from her school, she had to cross a 3 lane road. she made it across 2 and was hit in the last lane. She was in the cross walk. The drivers insurance said in the state of MD my daughter was at fault. They paid her bills and that was it. She thankfully was only banged up nicely, nothing major wrong, but is still scared to cross the street and she's 14 now. I did not fight the insurance company, but sometimes I think I should have at least looked into it. Thankfully she is fine because it could have been very bad.
It can't hurt to look into a lawyer. Good luck with everything.
     
Posted Apr 8th, 2009 at 4:46PM
You and your family are in my thoughts as you prepare for surgery. As difficult as it may be I hope you remain optimistic.
     
Feeling horny
Posted May 27th, 2009 at 7:07PM
I am so sorry that you were in that bad accident and that the other girl was not punished for her incompetancy. I am happy though that you were able to get social security. Iwish you andyour family well and I will definitely pray for all of you that God will help you all through this tough time. Anytime you need to blow off steam or cry to someone, I will be here for you. Peace &Love to you & your family.
     
Feeling aggravated
Posted Jun 15th, 2009 at 12:05PM
HAVE YOU BEEN TO SEE AN ATTORNEY? SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD CASE TO ME...AND i THINK THERE MAYBE SOME LIABILITY ON THE PART OF HER NOT-TOO-SMART-FATHER WHO BOUGHT HER ANTHER CAR. HE SHOULDA BOUGHT HER SOME SENSE AND SOME DRIVING LESSONS.
     
Posted Jun 16th, 2009 at 2:27PM
It is a blessing u is still here God wasnet ready for you to go home . i will love to be your friend call me my name jacola walker i am 26 (510)253-8884
     
Posted Jun 18th, 2009 at 3:45PM
I'm so sorry! God bless you all and I really hope you're going to be okay. Keep in good spirits.
     
Posted Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:14AM
That is just so sad, life can be unfair sometimes, but if with leave things in the hands of time, it will sort everything out... best of luck
     
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