DeliveryDriver022
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- California
So a few days ago I had an accident with a driver turning left across two lanes of traffic so they could get into opposite traffic. I was traveling around 40mph (speed limit) and there is a clear view at least 1,000ft down the road from where she pulled out.
I have cam footage (Thank God for dash cams!) of the accident. She pulled out a little, stalled or hesitated, and didn't even try to stop when she heard my screeching tires or honk.
She initially tried to blame me but after showing her the cam footage she immediately became apologetic. Again I'm on the main road. No stop sign or anything for me.
She had at least 1,000ft of viewable space for either side of traffic. Her windows are tinted too much so I can't get a good look to see if she was distracted by something like a phone.
A day or so after the accident my knee and hip are giving me problems. I slammed my knee against the area underneath the steering wheel from the force of the accident. Today it's been a lot worse. Sharp, shooting pain in hip and my knee has been twitching/tight. I was thrown towards the upper left of the car when the collision happened and seatbelt did its work. Insurance companies know about this.
The Dr we normally go to won't charge either insurance up front. They want cash or credit because they say it's a very grey area when it comes to who needs to pay for it.
I've also had to cancel 2 work shifts because of the pain. And when I do drive the knee acts up again.
I don't want to take anyone to court over something like this. She admitted fault to her insurance company in front of a cop and me over the phone. With the insurance company covering repairs, the only thing I'm concerned about are my hip and knee.
If need be, what are my options? I'm not someone to normally complain about pain.
I have cam footage (Thank God for dash cams!) of the accident. She pulled out a little, stalled or hesitated, and didn't even try to stop when she heard my screeching tires or honk.
She initially tried to blame me but after showing her the cam footage she immediately became apologetic. Again I'm on the main road. No stop sign or anything for me.
She had at least 1,000ft of viewable space for either side of traffic. Her windows are tinted too much so I can't get a good look to see if she was distracted by something like a phone.
A day or so after the accident my knee and hip are giving me problems. I slammed my knee against the area underneath the steering wheel from the force of the accident. Today it's been a lot worse. Sharp, shooting pain in hip and my knee has been twitching/tight. I was thrown towards the upper left of the car when the collision happened and seatbelt did its work. Insurance companies know about this.
The Dr we normally go to won't charge either insurance up front. They want cash or credit because they say it's a very grey area when it comes to who needs to pay for it.
I've also had to cancel 2 work shifts because of the pain. And when I do drive the knee acts up again.
I don't want to take anyone to court over something like this. She admitted fault to her insurance company in front of a cop and me over the phone. With the insurance company covering repairs, the only thing I'm concerned about are my hip and knee.
If need be, what are my options? I'm not someone to normally complain about pain.