My E55 in an accident...
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My E55 in an accident...
Well, my worst nightmare happened to me on Friday. I was headed home from my girlfriends place around 11:15pm on Friday night. The county had a light out (ie. no flashing yellow or red, just blank). I approached it and came to a complete stop at the light, just as you're suppose to when a light is out. Just as I was about to hit the gas and continue home, I hear breaking and screeching tires...and then BAM! The speed limit is 60mph at this intersection, he must have been doing at least 50mph after the breaking, if not more
My car lurches forward into the center turn lane (as I was holding on the brakes) and comes to a stop. I am very rattled at this point (obviously) and sit in my car for a second. My four way flashers are on and the Teleaid is calling the police. I guy and girl in a big 16-wheeler saw the entire thing and come over to see if I'm alright. I say I'm shaken and my neck hurts but I think I'm cool.
I look over to the guy who hit me and he was whining and holding is chest (he had no airbags in his car). He didn't say one word to me and I began to think he was drunk. The medics and cops show and take him away in a strecher.
I finally get out of the drivers seat and take a look at my car. For those of who truely love your E55, you may start crying (pics below).
I ended up going to the ER and getting home at 4am. I am still very soar in my neck and also have slight headaches now and then. I had my HRE's off the car at the time, so they're safe. I am hoping they just total the car as I can't imagine the value of it after this has happened...
So, the guy was issued a ticket for DWI and also had NO INSURANCE!!! He previously got a ticket for no insurance, so this won't be his first. Thank God I have uninsured motorist for my car or else I'd be in trouble...
As you can send, a crease has been made along the body. This door (passenger rear) doesn't close properly either.
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My drivers seat is also broken...
My car lurches forward into the center turn lane (as I was holding on the brakes) and comes to a stop. I am very rattled at this point (obviously) and sit in my car for a second. My four way flashers are on and the Teleaid is calling the police. I guy and girl in a big 16-wheeler saw the entire thing and come over to see if I'm alright. I say I'm shaken and my neck hurts but I think I'm cool.
I look over to the guy who hit me and he was whining and holding is chest (he had no airbags in his car). He didn't say one word to me and I began to think he was drunk. The medics and cops show and take him away in a strecher.
I finally get out of the drivers seat and take a look at my car. For those of who truely love your E55, you may start crying (pics below).
I ended up going to the ER and getting home at 4am. I am still very soar in my neck and also have slight headaches now and then. I had my HRE's off the car at the time, so they're safe. I am hoping they just total the car as I can't imagine the value of it after this has happened...
So, the guy was issued a ticket for DWI and also had NO INSURANCE!!! He previously got a ticket for no insurance, so this won't be his first. Thank God I have uninsured motorist for my car or else I'd be in trouble...
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As you can send, a crease has been made along the body. This door (passenger rear) doesn't close properly either.
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My drivers seat is also broken...
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wow.. glad you werent hurt any worse. i have a question for you on TELEAID.. how quickly did they respond.. and were they able to pinpoint your location? It sounds great in theory.. just wondering how it really works in an emergency such as yours when you know you need help but you dont know exactly what your location is. Again.. glad you werent hurt any worse than you were.
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glad to hear you're OK. that moron driver should have his *** thrown in jail and the key tossed! f**king idiot!
i agree w/ you, i hope your insurance deems the car total so you can get a new one. take care
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Did you tilt the driver's seat to that position? Glad to see even at 50mph, there is no intrusion on the passenger compartment. Even the rear glass is intact. Sorry for your loss and aches and pains. As I'm sure you're aware, it could always be worse.
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Originally Posted by HarveyKorenzo
wow.. glad you werent hurt any worse. i have a question for you on TELEAID.. how quickly did they respond.. and were they able to pinpoint your location? It sounds great in theory.. just wondering how it really works in an emergency such as yours when you know you need help but you dont know exactly what your location is. Again.. glad you werent hurt any worse than you were.
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Some insurance companies will pay for reduced value due to an accident...this would compansate you for loss of value because your car has been in damaged.
Glad that you were not injured badly
Glad that you were not injured badly
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oh man, im sorry to see and hear that but glad to hear you are ok. you didnt have this car for more than a year right? i think you traded your c32 in last year for this car, no?
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oh man, im sorry to see and hear that but glad to hear you are ok. you didnt have this car for more than a year right? i think you traded your c32 in last year for this car, no?
It's going to be hard finding something with all those options but if I take my time I can. My car only has 13k miles on it and it's a 2003, so that might be hard to replace. I'll keep you all posted on the car and the dip***** who hit me.
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Some insurance companies will pay for reduced value due to an accident...this would compansate you for loss of value because your car has been in damaged.
Glad that you were not injured badly
Glad that you were not injured badly
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Originally Posted by goldberg
Some insurance companies will pay for reduced value due to an accident...this would compansate you for loss of value because your car has been in damaged.
Glad that you were not injured badly
Glad that you were not injured badly
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Hay man, look on the bright side your safe. Sorry to see and hear that but glad to hear you are ok. **** the damage looks intensely bad!
I feel your pain! What car rammed into the back of you? **** what a waste of precious metal!
I feel your pain! What car rammed into the back of you? **** what a waste of precious metal!
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Originally Posted by goldberg
Some insurance companies will pay for reduced value due to an accident...this would compansate you for loss of value because your car has been in damaged.
Glad that you were not injured badly
Glad that you were not injured badly
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MBAMGPWR, so sorry to hear about what happened to you. It sounds like that unfortunately you've suffered some injuries. I would definately get yourself a good lawyer and don't sign anything...absolutely anything without your lawyer looking at it first. But more importantly it is a good thing that you were not injured further...don't worry dude, you'll be back riping it up in another AMG soon enough.
I know your pain I had my 2005 C55 for five days until someone hit it and completely took the front end off. It's been in the shop for over a month already, another few weeks to go for me. Hang in there dude, concentrate on getting well.
I know your pain I had my 2005 C55 for five days until someone hit it and completely took the front end off. It's been in the shop for over a month already, another few weeks to go for me. Hang in there dude, concentrate on getting well.
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...I look over to the guy who hit me and he was whining and holding is chest (he had no airbags in his car). He didn't say one word to me and I began to think he was drunk. The medics and cops show and take him away in a strecher... [/B]
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Sorry man. Hope you and the car feel better. That is one of my top 5 driving pet peeves: MAYBE 10% of drivers stop at an outed traffic light and treat it like a 4 way stop sign. Hate it!
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sorry to hear this dude!!! i actually have my cars on a stated basis by me at the beginning of every year through state farm. when i mod my car i add that to the value and if im totaled i get the whole nut back. fyi, if they do total it ask how much you can buy it back for. i did this on a car a ways back. totaled value was 5k, bought it back for 250. put in a new motor and trans for 1.5k and good as new. still have it too. my first hot rod, a 1985 toyota celica gts conv. glad to hear youre good my friend.
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MBAMGPWR,
That really sucks. I hope you revcover quiclky from your injuries. As for the E55, I think it held up really well under the circumstances. That was one major hit.
Feel better.
That really sucks. I hope you revcover quiclky from your injuries. As for the E55, I think it held up really well under the circumstances. That was one major hit.
Feel better.
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Wow good to hear you are ok dude!!! That seems like a totaled car... i dont think you can repair that.... If you wanna sell the engine PM me I'll drop it in a CLK LOL
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Swear this is true story....
My brother was involved in an accident on the highway....unfortunately it was his fault....one of the witnesses (who was totally uninjured...just saw the thing) SUED my brother claiming .....you ready......witnessing the accident caused him so much trauma...he couldn't get it up anymore. Of course it was eventually dropped.....just unreal that a lawyer would even try to take that to court.
No offense to you personal injury lawyers....but THAT is one of the main problems with our country today.
Watch the idiot that hit you turn around and SUE YOU.
My brother was involved in an accident on the highway....unfortunately it was his fault....one of the witnesses (who was totally uninjured...just saw the thing) SUED my brother claiming .....you ready......witnessing the accident caused him so much trauma...he couldn't get it up anymore. Of course it was eventually dropped.....just unreal that a lawyer would even try to take that to court.
No offense to you personal injury lawyers....but THAT is one of the main problems with our country today.
Watch the idiot that hit you turn around and SUE YOU.
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Wow, what happened is horrible. I'm glad you were able to walk away. As for the guy, sue him for every last penny hes worth or get a lien on his future pay. Make him remember what he did for the rest of his life.