I got in a car accident tonight

[tavalon]

I was on my way to work and was on 405. I was hit in the driver's side door and even though I spun out and ended up facing highway traffic, I managed to keep my wits and turned the car around and got it off the road. My car is still drivable but I can't open the driver's side door and amazingly, I came out of it with just a shoulder strain. I've decided to spend the night at the hospital (the hospital I work at) because I dont want to drive again tonight. I know I'm going to hurt like a buggerbear tomorrow but tonight, I feel really lucky.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. I hope you got some good drugs out of all this

... of course, you did.

Anyway, I hope your injuries are as minor as you describe. And I hope your deductibles and co-pays don't ding your wallet too much.

Even with insurance, I got a pile of bills when I screwed up my shoulder (no vehicle involved). I think everyone who passed by in the hospital sent me a bill, or so it seemed.

Be nice to your Physical Therapist - they can cause a lot of pain if you piss them off.

:hi:

[tavalon]

8. Thanks!

[Wapsie B]

2. Glad you're ok.

I can't imagine how traumatic that must've been. Driving so soon afterwards would not have been good.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear tavalon...

Wow, what great presence of mind!

I'm thinking you really did keep your wits about you, and that's what helped so much. I sure hope you're not too sore today, sweetie...

Please take care!

:hug:

[tavalon]

7. I'm actually surprised that I was so quick

It felt almost second nature, but I've never been in a situation like that, ever. Maybe in another life.

Thank you for your kind words. I am sore but the nice doctor in the ER gave me some vicodin so it isn't so bad right now, but after I sleep, I expect to be more sore.

[GOPisEvil]

4. Whereabouts on the 405?

It's my front yard now. (Rather I sit up above it in Renton.)

[tavalon]

6. I was traveling south but not that south

It was between 70th and the 520 interchange. Going 60 mph. I was lucky, damn lucky. Actually, both of us were. We both walked away. Unfortunately, she was likely cited. I wasn't, but I lost at least a year off my life in those short seconds.

[av8rdave]

5. Glad to hear no serious injury

Hope you're feeling OK today!

[Roon]

9. That's one of the few reasons I don't have a car..

I am always so shellshocked after an accident.

[applegrove]

10. Glad you are okay.