we got the phone call from insurance today, & it's official. our car is totaled. the damage would cost about $19,000 to repair so we don't get our car back.
and yeah, i'm pretty mad.
now we wait to get a check from insurance in an amount that i'm sure will be nowhere near what we paid for it & are stuck trying to figure out what to do. at the moment i can only focus on being mad about the car. i can't even begin to imagine what would have happened if sam & parker weren't ok. no seriously, i can't even think about it.
accidents suck.
{in case you missed what happened, sam & parker were on their way to a mariner's game while i was up in seattle for girl's weekend. they got about three miles from our house when they were hit by a winnebago from behind while stopped & pushed into oncoming traffic. a jeep wrangler hit them from the front & ended up in the ditch. no one was hurt... and that is a miracle. the driver of the winnebago has claimed full responsibility for the accident.}
a vote or two will surely ease the pain of losing my poor little car. maybe?
my goodness, amy! I am sure in a few years you won't even feel that sting of anger about the car, but I do know how you feel! i am so thankful your guys are ok. wow, hit by a winnebago? so lucky...
ReplyDeleteglad everyone is Ok! & Sorry about your car! :( what kind of car seat do you have for Parker? It looks like it held up well!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I'm SO sorry to hear about this, but glad that everyone was ok. I know it stings now, but in time it will be forgotten!
ReplyDeleteSo glad everyone is okay! What is up with the carseat picture? That made my stomach hurt. Do you guys have to get a new one now? I am amazed how well carseats are made now. Ugh I'm so glad they are okay! Car accidents are horrible expecially when you are just going about your day and BOOM. Hugs to you guys.
ReplyDeleteThat is so scary! And what a bummer about your car! But thankfully everyone is okay!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry!! That car seat photo gave me goose bumps! Thank God they are alright!
ReplyDeleteThose photos look very scary! So glad they are both alright!!! Make sure the insurance company addresses the car seat - it should not be used again and they should reimburse you for the replacement!
ReplyDeleteGosh! This shows how life can change so quickly...we think each day will be the same. I surely would think you should receive enough $$ to replace the same caliber of car? That does stink!
ReplyDeleteI can only suggest to try to let go of the anger, you need a clear head to make some important choices today...thankfully only about replacing a car.
Replace the car seat!! Anytime they are involved in an accident they should not be used again. Buy a new one and submit the receipt to the Winnebago driver's insurance company, they are responsible for reimbursement. I've been there and my child wasn't even in his car seat.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear everyone was ok, booo for your car.
ReplyDeleteSo glad everyone is okay! Whew!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your car... that totally sucks :( HUGS
Dang girl. Bummer that it's totaled, but at least your boys are safe and sound!! I know some others have said this, and everyone has probably said it but make sure their insurance company buys you a new carseat. I was in a wreck with J was 5mo and they paid for the replacement.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that is so scary. I'm so glad everyone is ok. Hopefully you're pleasantly surprised when you find out how much you're getting to buy a new car with... there's always hoping, right?
ReplyDeleteOh bummer. Here I thought it was super exciting to go car shopping, but not if you can't get exactly what you had before. My vote? A Subaru! Although I don't think the gas mileage would match the Prius...
ReplyDeletewow!!!!! oh my word!!!! so sorry to hear this...so very scary. thank God your boys are okay!!!!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear everyone is doing ok. Lets not even talk about what it would have been like if things went differently.
ReplyDeleteHow long did the insurance people say it would take to get a check? Dont be sad, just think now you can get a new car.
[sweet life of a southern wife]
Oh my gosh, how scary!! So glad everyone is okay!
ReplyDeleteBoth cars that we've had totaled, we ended up "making" money in the end, so hopefully that will happen to you too!
Man that sucks. Losing a car and having to deal with getting a new one is such a pain in the ass.
ReplyDeleteBut the good news is that no one was hurt. Thank goodness for small favors.
So, so scary!! So glad everyone is OK and sorry about your car. I can't imagine!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I'm so glad to hear that everyone is okay! Sorry to hear about your car:( I'll be crossing my fingers that your insurance helps you out more then you think they will!
ReplyDeleteOh my I am still so glad everyone is okay. It is a shame though how you aren't given back nearly enough money to cover the cost.
ReplyDeletelooking at these pictures make my heart sink. man.
ReplyDeletepoop. that stinks.
ReplyDeletethinking larger than expected check thoughts for you {been there, done that which resulted in me getting one of those mommy rigs.... turns out bigger actually does make me feel a little safer}.
the situation is unfortunate, but thankfully your family is in perfect shape.
Wow, that is so beyond scary. I am so glad to hear that no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteUgh, what a bummer-- BUT the fact that the other guy claimed responsibility and you have your insurance, I bet it will all work out. Try to keep thinking about how Parker and Sam are ok, even though it's hard not to be mad about the car. Everything will work out!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those pictures give me goose bumps...especially the one of Parker's car seat. Sorry to hear that your car is a loss...but so glad everyone is ok!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is horrible! I am so glad that Sam and Parker are alright!! YOu must have been in a panic for a minute there!! :(
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I know how upset you must be about your car! That sucks. But just keep focusing on being thankful that God was watching over your family and that nobody was hurt!
ReplyDeleteI got chills looking at those pictures. I'm so sorry. Insurance agencies are such a pain. But I'm so glad that everyone was ok!
ReplyDeleteI totally got goosebumps when I saw that last picture of the car seat! It just makes you say Thank You LORD! I am so glad that they are both ok. :)
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD. I'm glad you're okay but sad that your car isn't. :/
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that everyone is okay! What a frustrating and terrible thing.
ReplyDeleteGood Grief! Thank God they are ok. I'm sorry to hear about your car too...
ReplyDeleteGosh, my heart is still pounding from when you got that call!!! So sorry that your car is totaled :( BUT so grateful your boys are okay. Seriously... it's a blessing.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad everyone was OK. What a cute car, too!
ReplyDeletethe picture of p's little car seat gives me chills! so happy that your little family is okay. so crazy! sending well wishes your way! xo
ReplyDeleteOh wow I'm glad they are ok that really sucks about the car though! :(
ReplyDeleteThat must have been scary for them!!
Oh Jazmyn♥
OMG!!! SO glad your boys are ok! Thats so scary!! And amazing everyone is ok... Is your car part tank??
ReplyDeletethat totally sucks, but so glad that everyone's OK!
ReplyDeletei'm so glad to hear everyone is okay!!
ReplyDeletei seriously don't get insurance! it either doesn't pay or it doesn't pay enough...doesn't seem right to me!
So scary. Car accidents suck :( What a relief that no one was hurt. Praying for you and your family to find a new car at a great deal. Best of luck.
ReplyDeletei live in fear of this kind of thing ever since i had carter. i'm soo glad parker & sam are ok! you have angels on your side!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures gave me chills. It's amazing that no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteI am so extreamly sorry for your car! I am so glad that everyone is okay. Hope you guys are doing well!!!
ReplyDeleteAccidents no doubt suck! SO sorry to hear about the accident however happy to hear no damage was done to your precious cargo... BABY and HUSBAND!
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Amy, I am SO sorry! I heard about it on facebook, and all I can say is that I'm so glad Sam and Parker weren't hurt! You gotta count your blessings I guess. I sure hope the insurance company is fair with you so that you can get something comparable!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap Amy! That is so so so scary. I've been in a few accidents and you never stop feeling violated and angry. But like you are doing, just be thankful that your boys are ok. My heart is racing just looking at those pictures!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, I'm glad everyone is ok!
ReplyDeleteso so scary! so glad everyone is okay!
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