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Big69C20 Toy · 12-06-2002, 05:28 PM

so sorry to hear/see that man but good youre alright. like everyone said so far DOCUMENT IT ALL!! and there are many injuries that are incurred that dont show up till a while later cuz of how they set in. take it easy man

dashadow · 12-06-2002, 08:23 PM

Glad you are alright. Don't forget to get the names and phone numbers of potential witnesses either. I know this may sound a little paranoid but you have to look out for yourself because no one else is going to. Trust me when I say DO NOT wait on your lawyer to gather any evidence. Help him(or her)out all you can by gathering all you can from every source possible. It may sound unecessary now but you will be glad you did it later. I hope it will not be necessary but at least you will be prepared if it is necessary.

71GMC_3/4T · 12-06-2002, 08:27 PM

Wow! Glad you aren't pushing up daisies now!
I agree with getting some regular film type pics, even if it is with a disposable camera.
Also, complain about any little pain, etc, to your doc NOW. If he records it, you will have some backup if you decide to sue later. You never know what damage was done until later. I'm not a fan of frivolous lawsuits, but I'm also not a fan of people getting hurt bad and not being able to do anything about it. In fact, I hope you don't need to sue anyone - that would mean you are fine.

**jerry moss** · 12-07-2002, 12:07 AM

glad you weren't hurt worse, that looks terrible. vehicles are replaceable, people aren't. thank GOD it wasn't as bad as it looks.

fast_dev · 12-07-2002, 01:13 AM

thanks everyone for all the kind words, i can see already this is going to be a big hassle, insurance calling me 5 times a day, at least i did stand there at the scene and make sure the other two involved admitted their faults. i am much more sore today than i was yesterday and i hope the headache goes away soon, i've had it since the accident. i have no interest in a lawsuit if it is not needed im not like that at all, but at the same time i don't want to end up in pain and nobody will make good for it. at least it was only my winter beater/offroad beater, if it would have been my 68,70, my 67 nova or the 94 s-10 i just got with a crate 350 i would have taken serious thought into clubbing her with an ice scraper!!! lol once again thanks everyone, you guys are alright! DEV.

Bowed · 12-07-2002, 11:04 PM

I read your last post on your head pain and had to answer with this reply . Like I mentioned to you in my first reply to your post I too was in a simiular accident and after 3 years I am still having headaches all the time from basicly neck problems and The other insurance while admitting their insured was fully to fault is still giving me and my lawyer the hardest time possible on the injury portion of my claim , So listen to the other fellas and get every thing in doctors reports and start going to the doctor has much has you need to go for relief of your head pain , because insurance companies think " no doctor no problem " . Also keep notes on every thing and how you felt on certain dates ( another words a personal diary on the accident ) because if you have to go to court with them ( the insurance ) it will be 2 or 3 years down the line and you will be suprised how much you will forget and how the insurance lawers will use your memory against you. Even when you are a completely fault less victim they still try to maximize their profits which means they will try not to pay you any dollars they can get away with , so DO NOT trust them to be fair . To give you an example I was stopped at a red traffic light when I was hit from behind by a speeding truck . The late model caddy I was driving was totaled and the other insurance bought it for book value and they gave me no arguements on that part of the claim but for the injury portion $4400.00 in medical bills and therapy costs plus reasonable pain and suffering the insurance is offering me $1600. for pain and suffering and want ME TO PAY HALF of my own medicel bills because they are using the defence that I did not need all those treatments even though I still have the head pain all the time to some degree . The insurance knows I have to prove that I have the head pain which can be hard to do so they are using that against me . " HAVE YOU GOT THE IDEA " . My next step is trial and I am not looking forward to that at all . No matter how it turns out I am going to lose in the long run . So If you think you might have some lasting problems which can be normal in an accident like that , please , protect yourself completely . Good luck , hope every thing turns out alright for you .

**72 Super** · 12-08-2002, 12:41 PM

Sorry to hear,but glad you're ok.

12-06-2002, 05:28 PM	#26
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	so sorry to hear/see that man but good youre alright. like everyone said so far DOCUMENT IT ALL!! and there are many injuries that are incurred that dont show up till a while later cuz of how they set in. take it easy man __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

12-06-2002, 08:23 PM	#27
dashadow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 90	fast_dev Glad you are alright. Don't forget to get the names and phone numbers of potential witnesses either. I know this may sound a little paranoid but you have to look out for yourself because no one else is going to. Trust me when I say DO NOT wait on your lawyer to gather any evidence. Help him(or her)out all you can by gathering all you can from every source possible. It may sound unecessary now but you will be glad you did it later. I hope it will not be necessary but at least you will be prepared if it is necessary. __________________ '71; 250; 3 on a tree GMC

12-06-2002, 08:27 PM	#28
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Wow! Glad you aren't pushing up daisies now! I agree with getting some regular film type pics, even if it is with a disposable camera. Also, complain about any little pain, etc, to your doc NOW. If he records it, you will have some backup if you decide to sue later. You never know what damage was done until later. I'm not a fan of frivolous lawsuits, but I'm also not a fan of people getting hurt bad and not being able to do anything about it. In fact, I hope you don't need to sue anyone - that would mean you are fine. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

12-07-2002, 12:07 AM	#29
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	glad you weren't hurt worse, that looks terrible. vehicles are replaceable, people aren't. thank GOD it wasn't as bad as it looks. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-07-2002, 01:13 AM	#30
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	thanks everyone for all the kind words, i can see already this is going to be a big hassle, insurance calling me 5 times a day, at least i did stand there at the scene and make sure the other two involved admitted their faults. i am much more sore today than i was yesterday and i hope the headache goes away soon, i've had it since the accident. i have no interest in a lawsuit if it is not needed im not like that at all, but at the same time i don't want to end up in pain and nobody will make good for it. at least it was only my winter beater/offroad beater, if it would have been my 68,70, my 67 nova or the 94 s-10 i just got with a crate 350 i would have taken serious thought into clubbing her with an ice scraper!!! lol once again thanks everyone, you guys are alright! DEV. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

12-07-2002, 11:04 PM	#31
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	I read your last post on your head pain and had to answer with this reply . Like I mentioned to you in my first reply to your post I too was in a simiular accident and after 3 years I am still having headaches all the time from basicly neck problems and The other insurance while admitting their insured was fully to fault is still giving me and my lawyer the hardest time possible on the injury portion of my claim , So listen to the other fellas and get every thing in doctors reports and start going to the doctor has much has you need to go for relief of your head pain , because insurance companies think " no doctor no problem " . Also keep notes on every thing and how you felt on certain dates ( another words a personal diary on the accident ) because if you have to go to court with them ( the insurance ) it will be 2 or 3 years down the line and you will be suprised how much you will forget and how the insurance lawers will use your memory against you. Even when you are a completely fault less victim they still try to maximize their profits which means they will try not to pay you any dollars they can get away with , so DO NOT trust them to be fair . To give you an example I was stopped at a red traffic light when I was hit from behind by a speeding truck . The late model caddy I was driving was totaled and the other insurance bought it for book value and they gave me no arguements on that part of the claim but for the injury portion $4400.00 in medical bills and therapy costs plus reasonable pain and suffering the insurance is offering me $1600. for pain and suffering and want ME TO PAY HALF of my own medicel bills because they are using the defence that I did not need all those treatments even though I still have the head pain all the time to some degree . The insurance knows I have to prove that I have the head pain which can be hard to do so they are using that against me . " HAVE YOU GOT THE IDEA " . My next step is trial and I am not looking forward to that at all . No matter how it turns out I am going to lose in the long run . So If you think you might have some lasting problems which can be normal in an accident like that , please , protect yourself completely . Good luck , hope every thing turns out alright for you .

12-08-2002, 12:41 PM	#32
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Sorry to hear,but glad you're ok. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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