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catlover79 · 07-29-2010, 11:56 PM

...and dislocated my left knee, suffered cuts and bruises and a bit of whiplash (due to the airbag, most likely). I was driving to Akron to visit my friend and her sister - we were going for a picnic and a hike. I was in the right lane on I-77, which turned into an exit ramp - and when I realized I was going to wrong way, I tried to get back on the freeway, and the next thing I knew, despite looking over my shoulder - I was spinning, lost control and the back of the car crashed into a median. I later learned the reason I'd lost control of the car was because I got to close to the bumper of a semi!!!! Thank God, I was the only one in the car, and the truck driver wasn't hurt (and only suffered minor damage to the truck's bumper). In fact, according to the policeman, the other driver was more concerned about me. I called my friend, who was close by, who with her sister, waited for me until my parents came.

The part that grieves me most is that I totalled my brother's Neon - his baby. My own car was still in the shop. I just hope to God his rates don't go through the roof because of me. That's what hurts more than the physical injuries - that I ruined my brother's favorite car - and it's all my fault!!!! This has just been a horrible year all around.

sara · 07-30-2010, 12:38 AM

I hope you feel better soon.

catlover79 · 07-30-2010, 12:42 AM

Awww, thanks, Sara.

Chelsea · 07-30-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The part that grieves me most is that I totalled my brother's Neon - his baby. My own car was still in the shop. I just hope to God his rates don't go through the roof because of me. That's what hurts more than the physical injuries - that I ruined my brother's favorite car - and it's all my fault!!!!

Don't worry about it. At the end of the day, a car - while it can have sentimental value, is still just a piece of machinery and it's important is infinitesimal compared to the safety and well-being of another human being. . What's important is that you're OK.

Marvo301 · 07-30-2010, 01:11 AM

I agree with Seth. A car can be replaced. You can't! As much as your brother loves his car I have absolutely no doubt he loves you even more! I hope and pray that your injuries will heal quickly and fully.

catlover79 · 07-30-2010, 01:27 AM

Thanks, guys! Another pic!!

Janice · 07-30-2010, 01:44 AM

I'm sorry about your accident, Monika. It sounds like it could have been a whole lot worse. I'm glad you're okay. I'm sure your brother understands and would rather have have you than his car. You had an Angel on your shoulder today.

MrCleveland · 07-30-2010, 01:44 AM

^Sorry to hear this, Monika....

I'll give you a PM real soon....

70s show watcher · 07-30-2010, 01:56 AM

i know what you are going through monika my mother and i were in a car accdent in 2002 but i aggre with everyone here a car can be replaced a human life cant get well soon

comedyfreak · 07-30-2010, 03:50 AM

Take care Monika. I'm glad you're all right at least you can convales at home.

ponytail · 07-30-2010, 06:21 AM

What a scary thing to go through. Rest and take care.

Dr. John Becker · 07-30-2010, 06:40 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, but it sounds like it could've been worse. I'm glad you're OK.

Mr. Television · 07-30-2010, 08:06 AM

I'm so glad that you're okay Monika.

It sounds scary. A car can be replaced. You can't. I'm sure your brother is just glad that you're okay.

JAlanRuss72 · 07-30-2010, 09:21 AM

Glad you are ok, Monika! I saw the pics of you on FB but wasn't sure what had happened. Thinking of you, keep us updated

tv star collector · 07-30-2010, 10:03 AM

I hope you have a full recovery soon. Take care.

07-29-2010, 11:56 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	I was in a car accident today... ...and dislocated my left knee, suffered cuts and bruises and a bit of whiplash (due to the airbag, most likely). I was driving to Akron to visit my friend and her sister - we were going for a picnic and a hike. I was in the right lane on I-77, which turned into an exit ramp - and when I realized I was going to wrong way, I tried to get back on the freeway, and the next thing I knew, despite looking over my shoulder - I was spinning, lost control and the back of the car crashed into a median. I later learned the reason I'd lost control of the car was because I got to close to the bumper of a semi!!!! Thank God, I was the only one in the car, and the truck driver wasn't hurt (and only suffered minor damage to the truck's bumper). In fact, according to the policeman, the other driver was more concerned about me. I called my friend, who was close by, who with her sister, waited for me until my parents came. The part that grieves me most is that I totalled my brother's Neon - his baby. My own car was still in the shop. I just hope to God his rates don't go through the roof because of me. That's what hurts more than the physical injuries - that I ruined my brother's favorite car - and it's all my fault!!!! This has just been a horrible year all around. Attached Images
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07-30-2010, 12:38 AM	#2
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I hope you feel better soon.
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07-30-2010, 01:11 AM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,465	I agree with Seth. A car can be replaced. You can't! As much as your brother loves his car I have absolutely no doubt he loves you even more! I hope and pray that your injuries will heal quickly and fully.
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07-30-2010, 01:27 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Thanks, guys! Another pic!! Attached Images

07-30-2010, 01:44 AM	#8
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,241	^Sorry to hear this, Monika.... I'll give you a PM real soon....
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07-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Awww, thanks, Sara.

07-30-2010, 01:44 AM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm sorry about your accident, Monika. It sounds like it could have been a whole lot worse. I'm glad you're okay. I'm sure your brother understands and would rather have have you than his car. You had an Angel on your shoulder today.

07-30-2010, 01:56 AM	#9
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i know what you are going through monika my mother and i were in a car accdent in 2002 but i aggre with everyone here a car can be replaced a human life cant get well soon

07-30-2010, 03:50 AM	#10
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Star Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	Take care Monika. I'm glad you're all right at least you can convales at home.
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07-30-2010, 06:21 AM	#11
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,275	What a scary thing to go through. Rest and take care.

07-30-2010, 06:40 AM	#12
Dr. John Becker A Great American Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,645	I'm sorry to hear that, but it sounds like it could've been worse. I'm glad you're OK.
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07-30-2010, 08:06 AM	#13
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,136	I'm so glad that you're okay Monika. It sounds scary. A car can be replaced. You can't. I'm sure your brother is just glad that you're okay.
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07-30-2010, 09:21 AM	#14
JAlanRuss72 Eternal Member Eternal Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 22, 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 488	Glad you are ok, Monika! I saw the pics of you on FB but wasn't sure what had happened. Thinking of you, keep us updated
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07-30-2010, 10:03 AM	#15
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	I hope you have a full recovery soon. Take care.