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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by esec1
Another woman causing a collision... Need I say more? Probably a blonde.

Over 70% collisions I respond to happen with women, 80% is their fault.

But that's okay you have a Mercedes W203 we're automatically on your side!
First of all, I didn't cause the accident, the person trying to beat the traffic making a left turn was at fault. (Witnesses and a police report as well)

Secondly, I suppose it was also my fault that the driver didn't have insurance either, right? And the registered owner doesn't have insurance either, so that's my fault as well?

These are rhetorical questions, don't bother responding.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
dude, seriously? what is wrong with you? do you have any compassion? you're saying she got into an accident just because she's a woman?

in addition to being one of the most rude, crass, ***-backwards, insensitive, appalling and inappropriate comments I've seen, it was patently offensive--sexism will not be tolerated on this board.
Thank you Phil and everyone else
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Moviela
I am sorry to read of your accident. I hope your injuries heal quickly and completely. I ask God to relieve your pain to recover in comfort.

Now you need to protect yourself, it is time to get a lawyer, and don't speak to anyone except him about the accident. Rest well.
No lawyers for me, my insurance comp. (Mercury) is handling everything. The driver is a 24 yr. old "kid" with no insurance. I'm sure he doesn't have two cents to rub together....why make his life miserable?

Thanks for the well wishes.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Here's a couple of pictures. The frame was bent so that was their reason for totaling it.
Attached Thumbnails My car accident-photo2.jpg   My car accident-photo.jpg   My car accident-photo3.jpg  

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by itswindee
Here's a couple of pictures. The frame was bent so that was their reason for totaling it.
Ouch ! Good luck on your road to recovery!
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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seeing those pictures just makes me want to cry. I'm glad the car did its job and your not seriously injured.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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seeing those pictures just makes me want to cry. I'm glad the car did its job and your not seriously injured.
Thanks Temjin. The car was terrific - it really did do it's job and I am so grateful. I'm SO glad that I was in this car and not the Solstice GXP I had before it - who knows what the outcome would have been if that were the case...

On a happier note, we bought a replacement MB over the weekend. An 07' C230. It's red with black interior. It has navigation and only 15k miles on it. It's really pretty - too bad I've haven't been able to drive it yet, but my husband and my entire family said it drives really well LOL.

I'll post pictures of it as soon as I get back home - I'm staying at my parents house 3 to 4 nights out of the week (they're closer to my work, my dad has been driving me)

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by itswindee
Thanks Temjin. The car was terrific - it really did do it's job and I am so grateful. I'm SO glad that I was in this car and not the Solstice GXP I had before it - who knows what the outcome would have been if that were the case...

On a happier note, we bought a replacement MB over the weekend. An 07' C230. It's red with black interior. It has navigation and only 15k miles on it. It's really pretty - too bad I've haven't been able to drive it yet, but my husband and my entire family said it drives really well LOL.

I'll post pictures of it as soon as I get back home - I'm staying at my parents house 3 to 4 nights out of the week (they're closer to my work, my dad has been driving me)

i'm glad you kepted it within the w203 family. I hope you enjoy your ride.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Sorry to hear of your accident, but also so happy to hear that you'll still be around the forum. The W203 attrition rate lately is saddening. Best Wishes on a fast recovery!

Get Well Soon!
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Here's a couple of pictures. The frame was bent so that was their reason for totaling it.
Ouch! Glad your ok and got a replacement,

Well best wishes and get well soon. Have fun with the new c230!
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Looks just like my car ATM.. Sorry to hear about what happened. Hope you feel better
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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The frame was bent so that was their reason for totaling it.
Really? I had an accident with more damage than that and it was repaired. The front sub-frame was toast and the brackets that attach it bent, yet those were straightened and car drove like new.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Really? I had an accident with more damage than that and it was repaired. The front sub-frame was toast and the brackets that attach it bent, yet those were straightened and car drove like new.

I was told through our insurance company that since the frame was bent and the estimated damages were 18k that they consider that a total loss.

Glad that your car is ok!
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Wendy, sorry to hear about your accident. Best wishes to get better. FWIW, I had Mercury auto insurance for 8 years, and they were great, no issues.
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