Emily Case
Well-Known Member
Hi, geeks.
Feeling a bit sorry for myself so just wanted to come on here and chill rather than talking to insurance companies for hours on end.
On Monday, I had a car accident.
I was stopped at some traffic lights when a bus pulled up VERY close to me (straddling the white line so in my lane). We were both turning left (3 lanes of traffic) and as the lights turned amber, I pulled ahead in front of him.
Suddenly, I hear a huge bang and realise I'm being pushed by this gigantic bus. He hit my rear passenger door first, which pushed me up onto the curb (mangling my wheel in the process) and into a pedestrian crossing and crushed the right quarter panel (where the petrol cap is).
He then hits me AGAIN - this time my front passenger door - and sends me up onto 2 wheels. the window smashed and showered me with glass, I hit my head on the window then came to a halt on the pavement.
Police were called, paramedics etc... I'm fine (doctor says I had concussion, now whiplash and a very bruised collarbone) but I was informed today that my poor little car is a write-off. I've just been to the garage to collect all of my things.
The bus driver admitted it was his fault on the scene, so now I'm just waiting for more news from insurance companies.
I'm so so gutted... I LOVED my car (her name was Purdy and she was green - Verde - hence my SG name).
I'm a mobile nail tech so although my clients are being lovely and supportive, I'm losing a lot of business...
I'm not scared of driving; I'm currently on my mum's insurance but obviously I can only use the car when she isn't. Apparently I'm getting a replacement car today/tomorrow.
So, I've put in claims obviously for the car, personal injury and loss of earnings. I can't work properly, I did 3 infills yesterday and was in so much pain I was weeping on the way home. I very much doubt I could do a pedi. So even if I can get to my clients, I'm not much use! Doc says I'm unfit for work and wants me to claim social security benefits but I just can't afford to not work, and then I would lose my clients.
Enough about that...
Can anyone tell me what the next step is? Obviously I've given statements, as has my witness, and I've collected the stuff from my car. What do I do now? I feel like I'm in limbo.
I got an email saying I should notify the DVLA but the lady at the garage said to wait until my insurer contacts me to tell me what to do.
ARGHHHHH this is all so frustrating and confusing, I just want to sleep for years! :cry:
xx
Feeling a bit sorry for myself so just wanted to come on here and chill rather than talking to insurance companies for hours on end.
On Monday, I had a car accident.
I was stopped at some traffic lights when a bus pulled up VERY close to me (straddling the white line so in my lane). We were both turning left (3 lanes of traffic) and as the lights turned amber, I pulled ahead in front of him.
Suddenly, I hear a huge bang and realise I'm being pushed by this gigantic bus. He hit my rear passenger door first, which pushed me up onto the curb (mangling my wheel in the process) and into a pedestrian crossing and crushed the right quarter panel (where the petrol cap is).
He then hits me AGAIN - this time my front passenger door - and sends me up onto 2 wheels. the window smashed and showered me with glass, I hit my head on the window then came to a halt on the pavement.
Police were called, paramedics etc... I'm fine (doctor says I had concussion, now whiplash and a very bruised collarbone) but I was informed today that my poor little car is a write-off. I've just been to the garage to collect all of my things.
The bus driver admitted it was his fault on the scene, so now I'm just waiting for more news from insurance companies.
I'm so so gutted... I LOVED my car (her name was Purdy and she was green - Verde - hence my SG name).
I'm a mobile nail tech so although my clients are being lovely and supportive, I'm losing a lot of business...
I'm not scared of driving; I'm currently on my mum's insurance but obviously I can only use the car when she isn't. Apparently I'm getting a replacement car today/tomorrow.
So, I've put in claims obviously for the car, personal injury and loss of earnings. I can't work properly, I did 3 infills yesterday and was in so much pain I was weeping on the way home. I very much doubt I could do a pedi. So even if I can get to my clients, I'm not much use! Doc says I'm unfit for work and wants me to claim social security benefits but I just can't afford to not work, and then I would lose my clients.
Enough about that...
Can anyone tell me what the next step is? Obviously I've given statements, as has my witness, and I've collected the stuff from my car. What do I do now? I feel like I'm in limbo.
I got an email saying I should notify the DVLA but the lady at the garage said to wait until my insurer contacts me to tell me what to do.
ARGHHHHH this is all so frustrating and confusing, I just want to sleep for years! :cry:
xx