Car accident

[Dolphin100]

So I got hit when I was stationery. Van hit me at 40 mph but may have been faster. He wasn't paying attention to the vehicles in front. He also admitted to smoking weed in a company van. Also left the scene of the accident. I hurt all over. Hips, neck, legs, head, chest. Major flare up since the crash.......

[Buboo]

Omg that's awful and the last thing you need to deal with...fibro is enough! I hope they catch the idiot and put him away. Hope u have been checked out at hospital just in case and reported incident to the police.May you have a speedy recovery. Look after yourself and rest rest rest!

Xx

[Dolphin100 in reply to Buboo]

Hi, yes I have their details police report done. Yes been checked over nothing broken. Police report done. Thank you 😊 xx

[CheetieCat]

Aw Dolphin100, definitely get checked for whiplash. I had similar a few years ago, hit so hard my car was written off as the whole frame was twisted. Get plenty of heat into your neck & take it easy, gentle (((hugs)))

[Dolphin100 in reply to CheetieCat]

Ong, that's awful. I've been seen by urgent care so it's documented. Thank you I will try that xx 😘 xx

[Polly-S]

So sorry for this 😞 Definitely check for whiplash.

My hubby who is with chronic back pain and cancer, was hit similar way.

Nothing in the moment but in the evening he became worse and had to go to A&E.

Lots of doctor visits and scans since.

On his regular cancer check in March the blood tests indicated inflammation and some other stuff causing concerns for the cancer.

When the consultant heard about the accident she was furious.

Asked for new tests and he is on additional medication at the moment plus checks every 3 months, not 6 as before.

Last week the admin at the GP surgery asked me if I want a report for a medical claim.

Did not consider it before, didn't even claim for a car damage the 1st time, but now...

He cannot work now at all, in pain all the time, etc..., so next week he has another consultant appointment and after that if the news are bad, will consider it.

So, I don't know what exactly is happening with you at the moment, but take it seriously.

An accident is a serious stress on your body and can take weeks, even months to get better.

And yes, usually we don't want to get involved in something like claim because of additional stress, but there are *No win, No fee* lawyers who will do all the work, and I saw some specializing in claims for people with fibromyalgia!!!

The other driver caused you a pain, a flare, and he run away..., so he has to pay.

I am working myself out now...

Sorry for the rambling

Take Care of yourself

[Dolphin100 in reply to Polly-S]

Aww thank you. I've spoken to 111 and been seen by urgent care all have noted the injuries down. I feel physically sick when I try and get in the car. It has knocked my confidence big time. I've never been hit in 9 years. I have an email from the company that says they will incur all costs involved so he will be paying all my fees as well. I dont understand why the driver and company think its okay to smoke weed while driving a company vehicle. I keep having nightmares and flash backs of the incident. Don't worry about the rambling think I've just done the same. Xx

[RustyOBear in reply to Dolphin100]

If you watch programmes like Police Interceptors or Motorway Cops, it’s staggering the amount of people who are stopped for drug driving, both cannabis and cocaine. Obviously they try to get these people off the road.

I wouldn’t underestimate the psychological effects of a car accident. I was never able to cope with driving after mine some 25 years ago and as a pedestrian and even bus user it took several years to cope. Of course I was suffering from PTSD which was unknown then.

I’d urge you to ask your GP to refer you so that you can get help with this now and this condition can then be added to the effects on you of the accident.

Hope you begin to recover soon.

[Dolphin100 in reply to RustyOBear]

Hi thank you for the advice I will follow this up. Its awful I know my car can be foxed but it could have been so much worse than it was. The police are keen to follow up so I will have to make an official statement to them xx

[pigsty in reply to Dolphin100]

I was stationary at traffic lights when hit by van. Car written off. My neck became stiff and had 6 months if physio in order to regain full movement.... Is now a pain centre when having a flareDo get checked re need for physio as you don't want problems in future...

[Dolphin100 in reply to pigsty]

Hi, I've been checked over. As I am the innocent party I will be looking for a mri of my neck and spine as I have l4, l5 disc degeneration and I want to know if there has been any more damage since. I can't sit, stand or walk for too long as it hurts. I've never felt so sick and shaken in my life. I dont feel confident driving at the moment. Thank u for yhe advice I will look into the physio thanks xx

[Elizahl]

Oh no that's awful I hope you make a speedy recovery sending hugs 🤗

[Dolphin100 in reply to Elizahl]

Thank u will take time xx

[Meditationlover]

Oh my god, that is terrible, hope you feel better soon, x

[Dolphin100 in reply to Meditationlover]

Hi, me too its awful feeling like this. Thank u xx