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GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
86. Glad you seem ok. But don't be complacent!
Mon Jul 29, 2019, 11:58 PM
Jul 2019

Not talking about legal stuff I don't know much about. But your health.

I’ve been in 3 bad wrecks. Once head on by a drunk at around 45 mph. Pre-airbag.

Once a multiple rollover in icy weather at almost highway speeds. The last one someone hit the very rear of my truck sending it sideways and causing it to roll a few times.

Only on the 2nd was I knocked unconscious and this was in the early 80s before we understood concussions.

But looking back is was concussed in all three! Just because you walked away does not mean you don’t have injury to the brain. You should really have a brain scan done. And if you start feeling confused in the next day or so, go to a neurologist!

Can’t speak about PTSD. Still not scared to drive but unless on the open road I drive like a grandma! Driving is dangerous. I accept the fact.

Ironically, in all three wrecks the other drivers got a citation. Small consultation.

Pay really close attention to your mental state the next day or so. If at all confused to to the doctor immediately!

So sorry this happened to you. It truly sucks.

Seat belts have saved my life 3 times. Thank god for government regulations!









I'm glad your okay MustLoveBeagles Jul 2019 #1
When you walk away from a bad accident that is all that matters. madaboutharry Jul 2019 #2
OMGOSH FirstLight........ a kennedy Jul 2019 #3
You should have gotten a notice about recalls? LisaL Jul 2019 #4
Here's the "delete the OP" question... jberryhill Jul 2019 #5
I got a recall for airbags. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #9
Same here. I got multiple recalls for airbags. LisaL Jul 2019 #12
The bags were in a lot of cars. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #15
The airbag problem Aussie105 Jul 2019 #18
Takata went bankrupt. LisaL Jul 2019 #21
9 years before my recall. Nine. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #22
As I understand it, the airbags were exploding spontaneously FakeNoose Jul 2019 #28
Bought the car used from a dealership FirstLight Jul 2019 #52
I scrapped a Windstar over 5 years ago SnowCritter Jul 2019 #68
Glad you made it out of that okay. ooky Jul 2019 #6
Hoping you feel better soon and hope you get all of the info you need. n/t monmouth4 Jul 2019 #7
So glad you are ok! Tanuki Jul 2019 #8
Glad you had time to brace, glad you're not seriously hurt. marble falls Jul 2019 #10
Thank Heavens you walked away irisblue Jul 2019 #11
Whoa - so glad you're still here blm Jul 2019 #13
K&R... spanone Jul 2019 #14
Some drivers just don't see you Aussie105 Jul 2019 #16
Yes, it's not fun FirstLight Jul 2019 #54
I had a similar shock Roy Rolling Jul 2019 #17
Agreed. FirstLight Jul 2019 #61
Glad you're safe and no fatalities bucolic_frolic Jul 2019 #19
Glad you survived the accident. gademocrat7 Jul 2019 #20
What a scary situation. Glad you're relatively ok. Fla Dem Jul 2019 #23
Thank goodness no one was killed. Take good care of yourself. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #24
I am glad you came out without Doreen Jul 2019 #25
So sorry! cilla4progress Jul 2019 #26
Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #27
Yowza! backtoblue Jul 2019 #29
Wow, glad you're good. Lunabell Jul 2019 #30
Ironically, i hated that car FirstLight Jul 2019 #62
Terrifying mcar Jul 2019 #31
Whew, that's scary. Glad you're ok! Mersky Jul 2019 #32
Thanks, yeah I'm kinda worried what this could trigger FirstLight Jul 2019 #55
I understand your concerns Mersky Jul 2019 #70
About the ptsd Mersky Jul 2019 #75
you know, I'm a domestic violence and rape survivor, and I still never had bruises like this! FirstLight Jul 2019 #85
Gosh, I don't know what to say, but you've been thru a lot Mersky Jul 2019 #87
Glad you're okay! Woodycall Jul 2019 #33
If recalls are issued and you didn't take your car to be fixed, what makes you think you can get LisaL Jul 2019 #35
That's not what was said Woodycall Jul 2019 #41
The dealership should not have sold me that car with an active recall FirstLight Jul 2019 #63
Our streets and highways are saturated with cars with very bad drivers. Everyone slow it down. YOHABLO Jul 2019 #34
California Highway Patrol. 58Sunliner Jul 2019 #42
Call the insurance company to add an addendum to your accident report. 3Hotdogs Jul 2019 #36
I'm very glad to hear you are ok and no other was injured, but since you mention your dog... hlthe2b Jul 2019 #37
Well I also decided that she won't be driving with me FirstLight Jul 2019 #53
My airbags didn't open for my accident either. BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #38
That's horrible BP! ProudLib72 Jul 2019 #49
I had my seat belts fastened too! BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #50
That's ridiculous! Anything 5mph or above and the seat belts should work! ProudLib72 Jul 2019 #51
I'm 5"1' FirstLight Jul 2019 #56
My bags did not open. The bruises were from the steering wheel. BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #57
Ya... FirstLight Jul 2019 #60
Glad you are ok. A driver hit me 2 years ago and totaled my car. 58Sunliner Jul 2019 #39
THIS! Talk to a lawyer before you talk to cops or the other people about any recalls. Nay Jul 2019 #67
I'm grateful you're alive as well! n/t TygrBright Jul 2019 #40
Thank heavens that you are not seriously injured or worse. We need all blue votes!!! Backseat Driver Jul 2019 #43
Good luck First Light. mahina Jul 2019 #44
SO GLAD you're okay, FirstLight! calimary Jul 2019 #45
Take your time recovering hibbing Jul 2019 #46
I'm glad you're alright! herding cats Jul 2019 #47
Yikes! I'm familiar with sitting at lights on 360. Mersky Jul 2019 #74
I am so glad you are all right. murielm99 Jul 2019 #48
How traumatic and scary Cha Jul 2019 #58
I'm so glad you are all right. I was in an accident raccoon Jul 2019 #59
I t was very scary FirstLight Jul 2019 #64
Gld you're OK malaise Jul 2019 #65
Horrifying experience lillypaddle Jul 2019 #66
I'm glad you're OK!!! CaptainTruth Jul 2019 #69
Heal up! Glad you are okay Takket Jul 2019 #71
So sorry you had such an experience but glad you were able to walk away. Freedomofspeech Jul 2019 #72
I'm so glad you're alright but it's traumatic for sure ailsagirl Jul 2019 #73
Thank goodness you are okay pandr32 Jul 2019 #76
Sending you hugs! FM123 Jul 2019 #77
Wow - close call! Vinca Jul 2019 #78
Ah, I'm Sorry DarthDem Jul 2019 #79
Get help for the PTSD. xxqqqzme Jul 2019 #80
I would contact an lawyer now. I was in a serious accident in '11. Lochloosa Jul 2019 #81
Texting at 50 mph on a road with stoplights? LisaM Jul 2019 #82
I agree. Lochloosa Jul 2019 #84
Have a mechanic check the brakes ASAP before it gets totaled and taken away. Liberty Belle Jul 2019 #83
Glad you seem ok. But don't be complacent! GulfCoast66 Jul 2019 #86
UPDATE, Day 4? FirstLight Jul 2019 #88
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