i got bad luck

goodyear1984 · 03-11-2007, 01:34 PM

whats up guys.thought u guys would get a kick out of this..on friday i bought a 99 ford contour for 500 bucks all it needed was a timming bel so i fixed it and a few hours later i totaled it drove it like 5 miles...some b***h went thro a stop sign...can u belive it i owned the car for like 6 hours little 17 year old girls should be banned from driving lol.now i have a fracture in my back.....thank god im ok and it wasnt my stang lol

Mr 5 0 · 03-12-2007, 04:36 PM

You sure did have bad luck!

Sorry you were hit but at least you bought the Contour for cheap so the ditsy girl's insurance should cover your $500 loss. A '99 Contour, if even halfway decent, goes for a lot more than $500.

Too bad you were hurt. Have the fracture looked at and repaired, if possible. Than could mean expensive surgery. Back (spinal) fractures can be quite serious, even if you feel O.K., now. Be sure to let the girl's insurance claim handler know you were injured as that fact gives your claim priority with most insurers. Don't lie but don't tell them you're O.K. as they'll use that to claim you weren't really hurt all that bad.

Don't just take whatever the insurance adjuster offers. Get your $500. 'property damage' back - at the least - and don't sign off on a settlement until your back injury has been fully diagnosed and treatment and/or surgery planned. Know what kind of money you're looking at for your medical bills and be absolutely certain that it's included in any settlement you eventually make, as it's too late to ask for more once you agree to a figure and cash the check.

As you describe the accident, the driver that hit you is totally liable. If she got a ticket, that helps your case tremendously. Just be careful what you say to any adjuster or claim handler on the case as they sometimes try to be your 'buddy' to get you to say something that will give the insurance company a reason to pay you as little as possible. I'm not paranoid, I know the business.

Sorry for your trouble. I wish you all the best as you deal with this bad luck.

bmxmon · 03-12-2007, 04:48 PM

At least your alright! Another good side is at least the car was totaled before the transmission went out!

goodyear1984 · 03-12-2007, 06:29 PM

thanks for the good info

...well the hospitay gave me a form for the insurance company and all the bills are being sent to them...yea the car was mint ..i know that kelly blue book isnt exact but in the condition it say its worth 2200 to 3000 i think..does any one know a good laywer in rochester ny?

CobraJet428 · 04-08-2007, 07:58 PM

I hope you are ok. Metal and bolts can be replaced, but people can't. There have been times when I felt my luck was like that. Have a good one.

03-11-2007, 01:34 PM	#1
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	i got bad luck whats up guys.thought u guys would get a kick out of this..on friday i bought a 99 ford contour for 500 bucks all it needed was a timming bel so i fixed it and a few hours later i totaled it drove it like 5 miles...some b***h went thro a stop sign...can u belive it i owned the car for like 6 hours little 17 year old girls should be banned from driving lol.now i have a fracture in my back.....thank god im ok and it wasnt my stang lol __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

03-12-2007, 04:36 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: i got bad luck You sure did have bad luck! Sorry you were hit but at least you bought the Contour for cheap so the ditsy girl's insurance should cover your $500 loss. A '99 Contour, if even halfway decent, goes for a lot more than $500. Too bad you were hurt. Have the fracture looked at and repaired, if possible. Than could mean expensive surgery. Back (spinal) fractures can be quite serious, even if you feel O.K., now. Be sure to let the girl's insurance claim handler know you were injured as that fact gives your claim priority with most insurers. Don't lie but don't tell them you're O.K. as they'll use that to claim you weren't really hurt all that bad. Don't just take whatever the insurance adjuster offers. Get your $500. 'property damage' back - at the least - and don't sign off on a settlement until your back injury has been fully diagnosed and treatment and/or surgery planned. Know what kind of money you're looking at for your medical bills and be absolutely certain that it's included in any settlement you eventually make, as it's too late to ask for more once you agree to a figure and cash the check. As you describe the accident, the driver that hit you is totally liable. If she got a ticket, that helps your case tremendously. Just be careful what you say to any adjuster or claim handler on the case as they sometimes try to be your 'buddy' to get you to say something that will give the insurance company a reason to pay you as little as possible. I'm not paranoid, I know the business. Sorry for your trouble. I wish you all the best as you deal with this bad luck. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

03-12-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: i got bad luck At least your alright! Another good side is at least the car was totaled before the transmission went out! __________________ Alex

03-12-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: i got bad luck thanks for the good info...well the hospitay gave me a form for the insurance company and all the bills are being sent to them...yea the car was mint ..i know that kelly blue book isnt exact but in the condition it say its worth 2200 to 3000 i think..does any one know a good laywer in rochester ny? __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

04-08-2007, 07:58 PM	#5
CobraJet428 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pickens,SC Posts: 130	Re: i got bad luck I hope you are ok. Metal and bolts can be replaced, but people can't. There have been times when I felt my luck was like that. Have a good one. __________________ ....only in a Mustang, Mark Holliday Rice Haters Club Member #237 2007 Vista Blue Mustang GT Convertible w/black top and charcoal interior, 18-in. polished aluminum wheels. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger Longbed, 400M w/automatic and 2 fuel tanks...get the picture? 1993 Mustang GT Dark Blue/Grey 2-tone. Flowmaster Mufflers and blackouts on the headlights. RIP (10/31/99). 1968 Mustang 6 cyl/C4 automatic 1938 Ford Pickup, Flathead V8 (85HP) with granny 4-speed..a restoration work in progress.

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