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need advice - car accident [View all] blueamy66 Sep 2012 OP
they will ask if he is in pain. they will ask if he needs a doctor. seabeyond Sep 2012 #1
Well, I don't think he is going to sign anything until he sees his pain specialist doctor blueamy66 Sep 2012 #2
when i have dealt with the insurance company, they have taken care of the injured, .... seabeyond Sep 2012 #3
Progressive? Ask for the bimbo in the commercials. Good luck. They're worse than Geiko (sp?) HopeHoops Sep 2012 #4
Don't ever call Flo a bimbo! mysuzuki2 Sep 2012 #6
Oh, knock me down and fuck me sideways - You'd actually consider that a mate? HopeHoops Sep 2012 #10
Actually I like Flo. The woman who plays her is a rather successful comedienne. mysuzuki2 Sep 2012 #13
The commercials are still dumber than fuck. She's become an icon for stupidity. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #16
EWWWWW! RoccoR5955 Sep 2012 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Sep 2012 #79
not good about Progressive blueamy66 Sep 2012 #7
Well, a measuring cup of epsom salts in a bath feels really good. I know. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #11
Thanks! blueamy66 Sep 2012 #14
(don't forget the hair conditioner hand job) HopeHoops Sep 2012 #17
oh my blueamy66 Sep 2012 #19
That wasn't a joke. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #20
Morphine Major Nikon Sep 2012 #39
I've only had it through an IV in the hospital. Good shit, Maynard. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #43
He doesn't tolerate opiates very well, therefore the nerve blocks. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #44
Must have changed since two years ago. We had good coverage with Progressive - haele Sep 2012 #61
Have your fiance see a lawyer before he talks to the insurance compay. RebelOne Sep 2012 #5
I think that we will. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #8
Absolutely! He is under no obligation to speak with the insurance company. ohiosmith Sep 2012 #9
The lawyer will get a third of all settlement payments. kwassa Sep 2012 #22
It's a company car and they are self insured. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #24
Sure. kwassa Sep 2012 #35
Exactly right. kurtzapril4 Sep 2012 #67
Don't talk to the other guy's insurance company. Period. kcass1954 Sep 2012 #12
Okay. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #21
thank you for all of that info blueamy66 Sep 2012 #25
This is what I was going to say. aikoaiko Sep 2012 #47
What Kcass said CreekDog Sep 2012 #32
Actually, have your insurance company talk to their insurance company first. haele Sep 2012 #62
Why would we be hit with any claims from the accident, as it was clearly the drunk ass's fault blueamy66 Sep 2012 #69
You didn't make a claim for your damages with your agent? haele Sep 2012 #77
Don't admit to any prior injury NV Whino Sep 2012 #23
And then when they find out -- which they will........ Amaril Sep 2012 #59
Perhaps I should have been more clear NV Whino Sep 2012 #60
Insurance fraud? blueamy66 Sep 2012 #71
What was the reason both of you didn't go to the hospital immediately after the accident? A Simple Game Sep 2012 #26
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After reading post #21 I assume that is you. n/t A Simple Game Sep 2012 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #30
And when she says her friend is in pain after having surgery, what do you do? A Simple Game Sep 2012 #37
because at the time he was okay blueamy66 Sep 2012 #45
get your phone mojo working Kali Sep 2012 #27
Good idea. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #46
If I am not too late... Kali Sep 2012 #52
I just got the phone # for his company's insurance and will call as soon as he wakes up. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #57
you don't talk to asshole's insurance company, you talk to yours CreekDog Sep 2012 #31
RIGHT. elleng Sep 2012 #41
DO NOT talk to the insurance company without the help of a lawyer!!! The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #33
Get a lawyer. flvegan Sep 2012 #34
My son was run down while riding his bike in Oakland... GReedDiamond Sep 2012 #36
I'm sorry to hear about your son. I hope all goes well for him. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #48
Here is my suggestion for the sequence of the day: davsand Sep 2012 #38
thanks Laura blueamy66 Sep 2012 #49
Police reports taken? elleng Sep 2012 #40
Yes, def reports taken...by at least 10 cops. CSI was out as well. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #50
Better call Saul! Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #42
We will telll the attorney about his previous injury. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #51
The previous injury can work in your "favor", for lack of a better word. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #53
Eggshell plaintiff--you hit someone in bad health, you are screwed. nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #56
get a good personal injury attorney treestar Sep 2012 #54
Your fiancee is in serious pain. That's why you called his doctor, first. Then you worried about msanthrope Sep 2012 #55
Thank you misanthrope, treestar and Hassin... blueamy66 Sep 2012 #58
We have an appt. with an attorney tomorrow at 2:30 blueamy66 Sep 2012 #63
The guilty party kurtzapril4 Sep 2012 #74
One more question... blueamy66 Sep 2012 #64
Getting fired means nothing .... kwassa Sep 2012 #65
Who was fired? The perpetrator or your fiance? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #66
no, he was driving a company car....he travels blueamy66 Sep 2012 #70
Was your fiance fired? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #82
yep blueamy66 Sep 2012 #83
Because of the crash? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2012 #84
Spam deleted by hlthe2b (MIR Team) heysky Sep 2012 #68
Do Not, I repeat Do Not talk to the Insurance Company......... mrmpa Sep 2012 #72
I did speak to the guy's insurance co about a rental car. That was all. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #73
We met with the attorney today. blueamy66 Sep 2012 #75
What percent of the settlement is the contingency fee? kwassa Sep 2012 #76
1/3 blueamy66 Sep 2012 #78
Why did he refer to Chiropractor and not emergency room? Heddi Sep 2012 #80
um, because we don't have the $125 for the ER andf the chiro is free blueamy66 Sep 2012 #81
Heddi.... blueamy66 Sep 2012 #87
Hey Heddi, do you have the $125 co pay for the ER to send to us? blueamy66 Sep 2012 #86
Call a lawyer. bamacrat Sep 2012 #85
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