February 20th, 2009, 06:16 PM | #81 |
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Between the nightmare at work, I had to scream and kick to get the leave I put in for over a YEAR ago to be with my husband for his 2 week mid tour - my supervisors ended up being forced to let me go by higher ups - only to find out my husbands flight has been canceled 3 different times so I have no idea when he's coming home anyways and dealing with my insurance company who never picks up the phone either, this is the end result. My insurance is paying only $766 of the damages, minus my $500 deductible, so that comes out to $266 for me to fix my bike.. My husband bought me an early V-day present and ordered a Yoshi exhaust for me which I'm still waiting on.
All and all, I got hosed... Big time. |
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February 20th, 2009, 06:36 PM | #82 |
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Yikes!! What happened to the claim against the other driver??? They got off scott free?? Did they assign blame in this accident?
Sounds to me like your company folded. GL straightening out the leave mess. |
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February 20th, 2009, 06:48 PM | #83 |
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State Farm denied my claim stating "Our insured was established in the right lane before being hit. You made an improper lane change to the right lane from the left lane. Based on this information, ******* is not legally responsible to you for damages."
So because I swerved around one car to prevent an accident, I am at fault for causing another? Still a load of bullcrap as she rear ended straight out. I was "established" in the right lane as well for a good 5-6 seconds after changing lanes before being hit and just about doing the speed limit again. She was speeding and not paying attention. I believe my insurance is going to go after hers and then they'll have to go to a middle man to get it all sorted out, blah blah.. No idea how long that's going to take. |
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February 20th, 2009, 06:55 PM | #84 |
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Good... make sure your insurance company is on top of it, but you stay out of it. That's what they get paid for.
Next time, police report and/or witnesses' names and contact info... no, "if, and, or buts". As for the other driver, "Karma" is a bitch. She'll get hers. |
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February 20th, 2009, 07:16 PM | #85 |
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Good luck with all this, and I hope that 'Nurse' gets what she deserves!
Also, glad to hear you're A-Okay and your bike is still ride-able! Chin up and Good luck!
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February 20th, 2009, 07:17 PM | #86 |
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I hope so because I'm still trying to get over what happened. Lately it's just not as fun as it used to be to go out riding. I'm so paranoid about people hitting me that's all I can think about while riding. It's getting better though, just need a few more weeks to get over getting bit, er hit, in the ass.
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February 20th, 2009, 07:48 PM | #87 |
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That's the best thing to do... let it go and move on. Easier said than done, I know.
Let the insurance company deal with the headaches. Get your riding confidence back up and things will be like they were before except you'll be a wiser, more experienced rider. Take your time getting back on the horse... there's no rush... enjoy the ride. That's why we are all here to begin with. |
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February 20th, 2009, 07:51 PM | #88 |
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Thanks Miks
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February 20th, 2009, 08:33 PM | #89 |
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Tor - getting back on is the hardest part! I still tear up when I give my little man a hug before I head out - doesn't help when the only I could see right before my impact was his face and thinking I may never see it again - damn it, I'm teary now! gah! but yeah- I totally understand where you're coming from about it not being as enjoyable!
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February 20th, 2009, 08:37 PM | #90 |
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And wasn't it about the same things I just advised her that I did you back then? I know getting back on can be daunting at first, but it does get better with time and experience, does it not?
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February 20th, 2009, 08:56 PM | #91 | |
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As far as getting back on the pony it's like everyone else has been saying take your time and start of easy in a little while you'll get your confidence back and have more experience for future situations.
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February 20th, 2009, 11:03 PM | #92 |
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Greez, Try to get out to the country and ride if possible. It will make you feel better. I really do not like riding in traffic and hit the back roads when ever possible. Bummer about the insurance hassle
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March 12th, 2009, 07:44 PM | #93 |
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Hey GreezMunky,
I just spent an hour reading this thread and it feels like a bad dream! I am so glad you are ok, and I am sorry the nurse turned her story against you. Do you have an update on how your insurance company was able to deal with Statefarm? Thanks! BlueJeep |
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March 12th, 2009, 07:52 PM | #94 |
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Hi Jeff! Welcome to the forum
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March 13th, 2009, 02:52 PM | #95 | |
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March 14th, 2009, 10:31 AM | #96 |
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Sorry to hear your troubles. After reading the entire thread, it turned into a legal battle for you. Hope things get better for you on that regard. On another note, some very important things happened besides the legal aspect.
Looking back on what happened, what could you have done differently during riding? Events transpire and obstacles arrise from the darndest places. Now that you've been rear-ended, what steps can you take to not be in the same situation? The best thing about riding the 250, is that is it's very forgiving and usually allows for reflection of past events and to learn from them. Share this part of your story so that others can also know. You were very lucky! ~Becky
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March 14th, 2009, 12:49 PM | #97 |
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Tor, just read your story and it made me very sad. Hey, what about the part in the beginning at the scene of the accident where she admitted fault and apologized to you and promised to cover repair costs? Did she ever give you her personal phone number or any way to contact her directly? Seems like she was pretty genuine in the beginning...
Just wondering if at any time during your crazy dealings with SF, could you have just called this nurse lady and asked her (nicely of course) to, you know...stop being such a bitch and just help you out as she said she would. Anyway, mostly just glad to hear you weren't injured in the encounter. |
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March 14th, 2009, 09:01 PM | #98 |
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Wow Glad to hear you are ok. There sure are alot of idiots on the road
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March 14th, 2009, 09:44 PM | #99 | |
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Becky, I can't really think of anything I could have done to prevent this accident. Maybe I should have just stopped completely in the lane I was already in and wait for the VW to decide what it wanted to do? But stopping in a lane on a 4 lane road never seemed safe, especially on a bike (the lady still probably woulda hit me anyways and smushed me into the car). Maybe I shoulda been an arse and down shifted a gear and ripped around that car and sped away? But knowing my luck there'd be a cop waiting for me. *shrugs* But no, I've thought about it over and over and I can't think of anything I would have changed. Well, no, I lie. I would have never gone out that night if I could change things. I have this rule about never riding at night or in the rain. That night though, I just needed to get one lil ride in.. Just a lil one. Thanks to everyone who continues to read this thread and offer their advice and/or "that sucks man" lol. I hope others can learn from my mistake. Always call the friggin cops! As far as mistakes when it comes to my riding, all I can think of is avoiding riding at night if possible. |
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