Author Topic: I got hit by a car, dodes (Read 9591 times)

Raban · « **on:** January 12, 2014, 04:48:49 AM »

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I was riding my bike this Friday and suddenly blacked the fuck out when I woke up to EMT's hands on my body and a lady firefighter telling me that I'm gonna be okay, and that I was in an accident.
I apparently got rear-ended, flipped over the car, and the driver just bailed. I recieved pretty superficial scrapes and bruises on my left side, I "degloved" a portion of my scalp about the size of a milky way bar, and fractured a vertebrae, but the doctors assure me it's stable.

Thanks to some eyewitnesses they caught the guy that did it, but a friend of mine assures me that if this isn't a repeat offender, a trial is probably a ways off. What's more disappointing is that the first person I asked the doctors to call was my dad, and his reaction was to send my brother, who in turn told me that my dad said things like "I deserve it" or "this is God's punishment".

Basically, he's gone off the fucking deep end.

Right now I'm looking amongst my irl friends for a place to say, as no one stays in my house long enough to take care of me for the one-month-minimum of recuperation needed in the brace. Since I don't have insurance (application is in for Obamacare tho), no job, and no money, it feels like they're scooting me out of here asap. Apparently I'll be home by Monday, so I'm frantically working to set something up before they send me packing.

I just wanted to make this thread for emotional support, and I'll keep y'all updated about my condition. I still can't believe I'm alive. Wasn't even wearing a helmet $:-\$

Polyh3dron · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2014, 04:57:18 AM »

ugh dealing with the american health care system when you don't have insurance is the worst in situations like this. even worse when you're not driving a car and therefore are not covered by your car insurance. they'll definitely kick you out well before you should be out. i hope you find a good lawyer to go hard at the culprit's insurance company to get lots and lots of money.

Tasty · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:00:29 AM »

What the fuck?!

DUDE get better, please!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:09:08 AM »

Glad to hear you're ok (considering), hope you get the rest and care you need.

Quote from: Raban on January 12, 2014, 04:48:49 AM

Wasn't even wearing a helmet $:-\$

Hopefully you wont make this mistake again!

Eli Gulgin · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:10:31 AM »

Oh damn that's horrible, good thing nothing worse happened although it seems you got hit pretty bad, and then all other sorts of bullshit on top. That picture scared me

I hope you manage to work things out now and hopefully feel better soon. What an asshole that guy fleeing the scene

Rufus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:44:32 AM »

Wow, that's awful. Sorry to hear about your dad being an asshole on top of all this. $:-\$ Hang in there.

Fifstar · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:45:03 AM »

Urgh, that picture was scary (bandage around the head), but at least you can keep a smile up! Hope you will get well soon! Also what the fuck at them kicking you out 3 days after the accident with a fractured vertebrae.

And sue the shit out of that asshole of a driver if possible, I guess accidents can happen but just then just driving away is a crime.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:51:57 AM »

Damn that's tough having to figure out a place to stay so fast, and the recovery sounds pretty bad too but they usually overestimate how long it takes you to heal.

I wouldn't worry about the money situation too much, hospitals will write off most of the bill if they have to in cases where the patient isn't going to be able to afford it and with the guy running from the scene, I'm sure his insurance company is probably going to want to settle quickly. Just call a few injury lawyers and see what you have to do and what you can expect to get.

And I don't envy how itchy your head must feel right now.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:55:41 AM »

Jesus H. Shitballs, sorry to hear that Raban. I hope you're gonna be ok.

Raban · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:06:16 AM »

Thanks, you guys. For the record I feel okay (so many drugs), especially now that they're giving me my hormones.

Itchy head indeed, nintenho.

Skidmark · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:34:26 AM »

Wish you a good recovery dude. Glad the guy was caught, the best punishment for him/her would be to let him/her sit with you through out the whole recovery process even during family visits.

Polari · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:14:48 AM »

Shit hope you feel better soon and everything's OK. If nothing else at least the damage wasn't worse (small comfort, I know).

Eric P · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:07:04 AM »

yikes. I can't even imagine to just be going about your day, slipping into blackness then coming to with someone telling you that you're going to be ok after an accident.

Get better!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:13:48 AM »

Damn!

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:19:40 AM »

Get better, dude, and make sure you take that driver to the cleaners.

Mupepe · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:27:08 AM »

Holy shit, raban. Thats horrible. I'm so sorry. Your hospital bill will most likely be written off with no income. It may take some hassle, but you can get it done. And you came out okay considering what could have happened. I dont mean to nag, but helmet bb... From now on. Please. From one bike rider to another.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:58:58 AM »

Damn I'm glad you're ok! Plz wear a helmet next time, you really dodged a bullet

That v neck gown tho

Raban · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:06:19 AM »

Yes, I will sooner stick a knife in my head wound than get back on a bike without a helmet next time.

helios · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:23:37 AM »

Damn, dude. That sucks. Get better man before Oabamacare kills you

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:30:44 AM »

don't die, duder.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:36:14 AM »

WHAT.THE.FUCK.

I'm glad you're alive babe, and I'm incredibly sorry you had to go through that awful situation with your family.

Take extra care of yourself when you get discharged and keep us updated on where you end up staying.

nudemacusers · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:51:22 AM »

get well bb

edit: just saw the dad part. well, hopefully you can get out of there asap. that's no environment to live in.

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 12, 2014, 09:58:58 AM

Damn I'm glad you're ok! Plz wear a helmet next time, you really dodged a bullet

That v neck gown tho

but does it open in the back?

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:14:44 AM »

Wishing you a speedy recovery, lawyer up and take this guy to the cleaners.

I couldn't imagine having that kind of lack of support from your father, know that you're loved in this world so he can go pound salt.

Beezy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:34:38 AM »

Goddamn. I hope you can find somewhere to stay.

tehjaybo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:40:16 AM »

Ohmygodhoney. Yeah, sue the guy for everything he's (not) worth. I wish you the best of luck on finding somewhere else to stay and a speedy recovery. If you need someone to talk to, you know that we're all here for you.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:44:57 AM »

So sorry something like this happened to you sis

. I hope you get better soon and find a place to stay, I can't imagine having to worry about something like that.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:45:33 AM »

That really is horrible. Hope you get back on you feet soon.

Raban · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:00:18 PM »

They're trying to discharge me today. I have nowhere to go

tiesto · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:01:40 PM »

Damn, really sorry to hear that

Wishing for a speedy recovery for you...

Mupepe · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:19:10 PM »

Quote from: Raban on January 12, 2014, 12:00:18 PM

They're trying to discharge me today. I have nowhere to go

damn. You dont have anyone to help? No friends that would be willing to take you in until you recover some?

Raban · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:20:30 PM »

Okay, false alarm I guess. Not going home tonight. Not the best way to start the morning $:-\$

Quote from: Mupepe on January 12, 2014, 12:19:10 PM

Quote from: Raban on January 12, 2014, 12:00:18 PM
They're trying to discharge me today. I have nowhere to go
damn. You dont have anyone to help? No friends that would be willing to take you in until you recover some?

Doing as much as I can from a hospital bed to arrange things

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2014, 01:45:37 PM »

You need to ask for a social worker asap. Have them try and see if they can find you a rehabilitation center where you can stay. Have you talked to the hospitals financial advisors? If not you should explain your situation to them they might be able to pull some strings as well.

Jesus I'm so sorry things have been so screwed up for you. I would have thought your dad would have been better after he took that vacation and had sometime to digest things.

I'd offer up my place, but my situation Is complicated right now. I'll try and reach out to my aunt over there and see if her church might be able to help. They are Unitarians so they accept all people, if you're concerned with that stuff.

Yulwei · « **Reply #32 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:10:52 PM »

I hope you get better and find some place to stay :\

Diunx · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:26:12 PM »

Glad you are ok.

Raban · « **Reply #34 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:50:32 PM »

Yeah I just got done speaking with a social worker who's gonna helo me get in touch with a local therapist who can help with my situation.

Living arrangements are still up in the air tho
EDIT: I added a poll to make myself laugh

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #35 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:53:26 PM »

I have a better idea for a poll:

"Should The Business share nudes to cheer Raban up?"

TEEEPO · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:57:16 PM »

after my car accident, i did what many advised in the past and hired a lawyer immediately. i didn't accept any payment from the drivers insurance company since that could've jeopardized the case and i had all my medical bills fronted by the lawfirm. all my medical bills were payed for and i ended up with a nice chunk of change in my pocket.

so my advice? if the douche has insurance, get a lawyer, ASAP

Raban · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:09:21 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on January 12, 2014, 02:53:26 PM

I have a better idea for a poll:

"Should The Business share nudes to cheer Raban up?"

Brilliant. Updated.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:10:10 PM »

Sorry to hear it. Get well soon, bud. Also, sue that accident-leaving fuck.

Mupepe · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:23:17 PM »

I'll send any type of pictures you want

nudemacusers · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:27:56 PM »

sorry, had to vote no

I want them all to myself

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:29:59 PM »

Really hope you recover fast. Leave me updated on the home and social worker situation.

Raban · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:36:29 PM »

Quote from: nudemacusers on January 12, 2014, 03:27:56 PM

sorry, had to vote no

I want them all to myself

Stop hogging all the great white dick, Captain Ahab

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:21:28 PM »

Get better. I swear everyone I know who rides a bike regularly has been hit. It's a wonder more of my friends aren't dead.

Raban · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:42:12 PM »

It's because bicyclists are badasssssss. Life on two wheels, baby

Your Stalker · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:44:06 PM »

get well soon
Since we're talking nudes can I send you dick pics?

thisismyusername · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:48:29 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 12, 2014, 09:19:40 AM

Get better, dude, and make sure you take that driver to the cleaners.

But Rumbler... he wants to take the drivers cash before sending him to "the cleaners." Ya dig?

Quote from: Raban on January 12, 2014, 03:36:29 PM

Quote from: nudemacusers on January 12, 2014, 03:27:56 PM
sorry, had to vote no

I want them all to myself
Stop hogging all the great white dick, Captain Ahab

He's not even White!

Raban · « **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:50:48 PM »

The Biz isn't white?

brob · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:52:07 PM »

damn, hope you heal up quick.

A friend of mine got swiped by a car a couple of years ago and still has neck pain. $:-\$

Purple Filth · « **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:54:52 PM »

Wow that sucks

Get better soon and keep your chin up.

Raban · « **Reply #50 on:** January 12, 2014, 05:56:24 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on January 12, 2014, 05:52:07 PM

damn, hope you heal up quick.

A friend of mine got swiped by a car a couple of years ago and still has neck pain. $:-\$

Jesus I hope that isn't me

thisismyusername · « **Reply #51 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:07:14 PM »

Quote from: Raban on January 12, 2014, 05:50:48 PM

The Biz isn't white?

I'm talking Mac, bb.

T234 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:21:11 PM »

A friend of mine was hit by a car (a Buick Regal) awhile back. He was on foot, carrying his 7-year-old daughter in his arms. He is a 6'5" 440 pounds former NCAA Division 1 Defensive Tackle. He ended up losing more blood than I have in my body. The daughter was fine, barring a few scrapes. The man himself broke 13 bones and tore a buncha cartilage in his knee.

His first words to me afterwards were "If the sonofabitch had sprung for a Cadillac, I'da died!"

I also gave him the nickname "Mr. Newton's Second Law". He thought it was hilarious.

He has made a pretty full recovery. I still play Magic: The Gathering with him every Tuesday.

My thoughts are with you Raban. Lawyer up, accept nothing, sign nothing.

Bebpo · « **Reply #53 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:24:53 PM »

Oh fuck, that's crazy. Get better man!!

Atramental · « **Reply #54 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:26:40 PM »

I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

king of the internet · « **Reply #55 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:29:31 PM »

I gotta pay more attention when I'm driving, my bad.

Raban · « **Reply #56 on:** January 12, 2014, 06:46:47 PM »

Quote from: king of the internet on January 12, 2014, 06:29:31 PM

I gotta pay more attention when I'm driving, my bad.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #57 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:20:27 PM »

You live in the bay area raban?

Raban · « **Reply #58 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:42:01 PM »

3 hours out.

Thankfully, I've finally found a place to stay while I recover. Staying with my friend's family in the same town. NOW I can rest easy knowing I won't have to see my father's stupid fucking face when I get out. Hallelujah.

If I can get a settlement out of the dude that hit me, the first thing I'm buying is plane tickets for The Biz and Mups to my place so they can do all manner of unspeakable things to my body

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:49:31 PM »

Whose place are staying at? Lesbian mom or someone else? I hope it is lesbian mom.

News:

Poll

Should the Business send me nudes to cheer me up?

Author Topic: I got hit by a car, dodes (Read 9591 times)