My 2007 got rear ended! I am SO proud of my car!

[Patrick Wong]

Hi Dianne,

I'm very sorry to hear about your accident.

I'd suggest you be slow to sign off on any monetary settlement regarding your physical condition. As time passes you'll have a better idea regarding the magnitude of your injuries - and if the other car really was traveling at 45 mph while you were at a standstill I'd expect soft tissue injuries to be more than minor. Good luck.

[a priori]

I'm SO GLAD to hear you feel OK. I do hope you have made plans to see a doctor, though.

I'll try to remember that I've got very little to complain about in my current situation (Again!! Second Prius to be Hit -- Back to the Same Repair Shop, I Guess), as compared to yours.

I'm sure you'll keep us informed. I also hope you'll at least ponder getting a replacement! As much as I loved my 2007 (and I really was attached to that car), the 2010 is a much better automobile. I don't know whether I'll develop the same emotional attachment to the 2010, but I KNOW it is better than my Gen2.

[fuzzy1]

I'm having a hard time imaging a 45 mph collision that doesn't total it. In which case you can get an new HOV sticker for its replacement.

It sounds like the car did its job, sacrificing parts of itself to protect you.

[Boo]

Glad you're OK.

But regarding the Gen II Prius' "safety", you'd have been better off (maybe no sore neck) if Toyota had put active headrests in the Gen II.

[inventor00]

Get thyself to the doctor an get that neck checked out! Poor baby....hang in...

[eschulz]

I just came out of little rear end collision on Monday. I managed to walk away after an 18 wheeler ran up my rear end at 25-35 mph. I was stopped and waiting to make a turn. The Prius did not fare to well and is probably going to be totaled. But I am happy that I was able to walk away. And the 18 wheeler did not attempt to drive off.
(I have attempted to attach a photo)

Now....how do I get a new car out of this incident?????
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[DianneWhitmire]

I saw a few pics of the other whacked cars - I'm embarrassed to post my pics. That red car - wow! Thank heavens these cars are safe.... I'm feeling lucky.

[Vladi_07]

YES, make sure to not sign off any injuries just yet!

Hope everything works out for you.

[spinkao]

Originally Posted by eschulz

I just came out of little rear end collision on Monday. I managed to walk away after an 18 wheeler ran up my rear end at 25-35 mph. I was stopped and waiting to make a turn. The Prius did not fare to well and is probably going to be totaled. But I am happy that I was able to walk away. And the 18 wheeler did not attempt to drive off.
(I have attempted to attach a photo)

Now....how do I get a new car out of this incident?????
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Ouch... It hurts to merely see the condition of your poor baby! Good thing you are OK. But maybe your car could still be salvaged? Wish you and your car all the best and good recovery!

[spinkao]

Dianne,
I am glad to hear you are OK. You should definitely see a doctor after this kind of accident though. You may have sustained internal injuries you are not aware of, as others said. Wish both you and your car a speedy recovery!