Back in the Saddle May 14, 2008
As you might remember, I was in a car accident two years ago this month. I can’t believe it’s been two years. I am still in pain, daily; and I am still fighting with the insurance company. Contrary to what the marketers want you to you believe, the insurance companies are not “on your side”…ever.
Anyway, I went for my first ride in one of The Pilot’s little cars this week! The weather was perfect. There was enough of a hole in the exhaust pipe that the rumble was just loud enough. And the fumes, well they almost made all of my troubles fade away! Note to future riders: crack the window!
1967 Triumph TR-4A
Ugh, I can identify. The two-year anniversary of my car accident (with an uninsured driver, of course!) is in August. I finally broke down and hired a lawyer, although I’m not convinced that I’ll actually end up with more in my wallet when it’s all over.
But the insurance company (and I’m dealing with *mine* since I was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist) is definitely not looking out for my best interests. And like you, I’m still in pain, still fighting with the insurance company. And looking at eventual back surgery since it looks like I’m not going to be among the 80 percent of people whose backs heal by themselves (or with a little PT) within two years.
Good luck, and hang in there!