Well there's your problem!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IsrAmeriPrius @ Jul 15 2006, 12:28 PM) [snapback]286752[/snapback]</div>

Glad no one was hurt. So, if I may ask, who got the ticket? You or the other party?

And, yeah, I hope your frame was not bent, as stated earlier.

 

You know who's fault it is really----Taco Bell's!!! If they didn't make their crappy food so desirable at times, we wouldn't go there in the first place. I would sue them and their stupid Chihuaha mascot.

Glad your safe and a testament to how safe the Prius is.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bsoft @ Jul 16 2006, 01:11 AM) [snapback]287096[/snapback]</div>

All very true. However, I am STILL a bit concerned about the aggressiveness(?) of the driver's front airbag. I am 5" tall. The owner's manual says, well, you should be ok if the center of the steering wheel is at least 10" away from the center of your chest. This is EXCEEDINGLY difficult for me to manage, and still reach the pedals. When DH bought himself a BMW for his 50th 6 years ago, we could not afford any used one later than a '91 because, in 2000, we could not risk having me in the front seat of a car with a passenger airbag whose force of deployment could not be controlled. As it is, I have to have the steering wheel tilted at an angle that is not the most comfortable for me to get it as far away from me as I can. And, while I am not obese (according to Weight Watchers, which I have just rejoined after many years of absence, I am just about at the top "acceptable" end of the weight range for my height), I certainly do not weigh little enough for the sensors to realize that I AM short...I guess I just will continue to hope that I never need to check out if the airbag will break my neck before the accident does...

I was in one semi-serious accident before. It was a single car spin out that totalled my then 3 or so year old '91 Civic (very base model) hatchback. I walked away from that just fine, except for the seatbelt shaped bruises over several cracked ribs. The GOOD news was that the insurance co. paid off almost as much as I had paid for the new car!

The 3 point license hit in your area sounds a REAL bummer--pretty literally adding insult to injury. And then to make you go to court on top of it, well, man, that really is over the top, isn't it? What is the purpose of that if you are not trying to deny liability?

Anyway, it is very good to hear that physically you seem to have come out of this great, all things considered. Too bad about the psychological hits you keep getting--and I hope you come out through those as well as you seem to be so far.

 

I can sympathize with your situation. I was sideswiped by a drunk driver in June. The scary part was that I had just parallel parked and was about to step out of the car. Fortunately my car was totaled, which is why I am now waiting for my new Prius.



Even though the car was 5 years old the adjusters thought it could be repaired, until they learned the unibody side panel was crimped in at the door post, and behind the rear door. The body shop can apparently replace the *entire* side unibody panel, eliminating any micro-crimps that may exist in the metal.

Had the car not been totaled, I was told by my insurance company that I can seek a claim of "loss of value". (which would be paid for by the other driver, in my case).

I happened to discuss my accident with a 'first responder' and he told me that despite the apparent light damage, this can be the worst type of accident for inducing head injuries. There is almost no metal to absorb impact and protect the occupant(s). I did strike my head, but because of the airbag (and well designed Volvo seats) all I had was soreness on the left side of my head for about a week.

When I got my rental car, I became very aware of the distance between my head and the door post. The Ford Focus I was given as a rental had was just over a hand's width between my head and the post, too close for comfort. The headrest was rather plain looking. My (former) Volvo had a nice wrap-around headrest, and ample distance between the head and door post.

Airbags are a MUST for my new car!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eyeguy13 @ Jul 16 2006, 04:07 AM) [snapback]287095[/snapback]</div>

Yes, I showed these pictures to my boyfriend to warn him of the possible consequences of going to Taco Bell!


Seriously though, that's a real bummer. Glad nobody was hurt though.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bsoft @ Jul 16 2006, 12:45 AM) [snapback]287090[/snapback]</div>

Wow. In our area, police generally will not even respond unless there is an injury or traffic lanes are blocked (maybe).

Let us know how the repairs go, and hopefully there will be no residual injuries.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(j24816 @ Jul 16 2006, 01:43 PM) [snapback]287223[/snapback]</div>

I THINK that that is all of CA--with the emphasis on the "maybe," as far as ANY response goes...but dmv sure gets stroppy if they don't hear about this stuff regardless...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jul 16 2006, 02:26 PM) [snapback]287241[/snapback]</div>

Sad. I have the feeling law enforcement goes after the easy tickets to meet their 'targets', then tries to avoid dealing with traffic issues. Any law enforcement on the board to offer an alternate opinion?


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jul 16 2006, 02:26 PM) [snapback]287241[/snapback]</div>

I really like the quote.....I'll resist the urge to comment further!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(j24816 @ Jul 17 2006, 02:59 AM) [snapback]287472[/snapback]</div>

Probably a wise decision, but I'm not sure...

 

Dont accept a 'repair'. That Prius is TOATALED ! if your insurance wont total it, make SURE every tiny screw and seal is Genuine Toyota and repaired at an Toyota Dealer. This will make repairing your Prius more expensive than a new one sells for. Insurance just bought you a new Prius. dont accept anything less.