Will it never end?

sorry to hear that alias.it will get better.filing for chapter 7 was
a step in that direction.just know that whenever you need to
vent we are here for you.

did the lady who backed into your car have insurance, or was she uninsured? You would be entitled to a replacement (rental) vehicle while yours is in the shop being repaired. Even if you just had liability only, the at-fault person is responsible for returning the item she hit (your car) into pre-accident condition. Glad your husband wasn't injured at least, THAT would have made things even worse! Good luck and I hope he can find another job soon.

Thanks, guys. Yes, smo,the lady does have insurance, so at least that's good. I hadn't thought about a rental car, but that's good to know since I was already wondering what we are going to do while that one is in the shop.

Oh, and I can't believe I forgot to post about the other development this week. My husband has a very enlarged prostate and an extremely high PSA reading, both of which could be possible indicators of cancer. He currently has a bladder infection, so that could also be a contributing factor. The urologist wants him on antibiotics for six weeks before taking another PSA reading, so we won't know anything for sure until after that. We're not TOO worried as he is younger than what most men are when they develop prostate cancer, BUT the possibility is there and is another worry right now.

have him drink tons of water and cranberry juice, or take a cranberry supplement. And I mean a TON of water, a gallon a day, although he'll have to work up to it if he's not used to drinking that much. No coffee or sodas. It will help you save money too!

I am so sorry to hear about all this. I totally understand how you feel. it seems like when it rains it pours. As I have been told many times, keep your faith up. Believe that it will get better!!! (I am one to talk....I know how easy it is to be a pessimist instead of an optimist), but hey, it is good advice anyway. LOL :wink:

Here for ya if you when you need us.

Thanks again, everyone! We're still hanging in there and hoping for the best in all directions!

People have always told me that, "God won't give you more than you can handle." Just keep this in mind and things will eventually get better.

Yes, I believe that. Thanks, guest!

Dang Alias. Sorry to hear about all your troubles and I hope everything works out ok.

what ever happened with getting your car fixed, etc?

Thanks, Dollars!

Smo, I'm still trying to get the lady's insurance company to call me back. They aren't returning phone calls to either me or my insurance company. My insurance company told me that often in parking lot accidents, even if the other person admits responsibility at the time, when they talk to their insurance company, they will try to blame it on the other person. I'm beginning to wonder if that's the case here, and I'm wishing that I'd gotten some witnesses telephone numbers when it happened.

As to the other things, my husband doesn't go back to the doctor for another few weeks. And our only income right now is still his construction income. Right now we're surviving, but it will probably slow WAY down during the winter.

I believe most states have a "30 day" period that is viewed as "reasonable" for insurance companies to research property damage claims, and allow longer than that for injury claims. Once it clicks over that 30 day timeframe, GET ON THE PHONE TO YOUR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. That is the ONLY thing that Insurance companies will respond to quickly. good luck!

Thanks, that's good to know!

Alias - can you go back to the place where the accident happened and see if there is a security camera in place. Sometimes they keep the tape for x amout of days/weeks. You might be able to retrieve it for evidence.

Thanks, Desperately! Actually, AAA has finally informed me that they are accepting full liability, so now it's just a matter of getting the car in there and getting the repairs done.

Oh good! I hope everything works out for you!

That is great news...see things are starting to look up for you:)

Thanks, guys! :)

Alias, don't forget about the rental car! You are entitled to one while your vehicle is in the shop. If you have a truck or van or other larger vehicle and NEED to utilize that type of vehicle (have dogs, need to cart kids or merchandise around, etc), you are entitled to it. You should get "like kind and quality" and should not be inconvenienced more than necessary by this accident. You should not profit, but you should also not be put in a "lesser" position due to someone elses negligence. Unless the vehicle you have is a Geo Metro or other similar tiny subcompact, you are not expected to be stuck in one while your vehicle is being repaired. Of course, a Geo Metro gets AWESOME mileage, so that isn't necessarily a bad thing!

good luck and glad to hear it is going well. AAA is a good company and they should take good care of you.

Thanks, smo! Yes, AAA has already said that they will cover a rental car. The one that got hit actually is a small car (Honda Prelude), so they'll cover something comparable, but that's ok. When we need something bigger, we drive my husband's work truck. Otherwise, for normal driving, we go for the better gas mileage!

good, glad to hear it seems to be working out!