Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The second time was tonight and was a much bigger hit. I don't think he was even breaking when he hit us. Sigh. Does anyone know what it means if the red airbag light goes on but the airbag didn't deploy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have no idea about the airbags, but I'll just say, What. The. Heck? What's wrong with people! And what terrible luck! Are you all okay, I hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wow, what luck. Hope everyone is doing ok. The light probably means you have to take the vehicle in. What a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That's crazy! I assume you're all fine. No idea about the airbag, but I'm wondering which insurance will have to pay--the first rear-ender or the second?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hope everyone is okay! No idea about the light though. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Both times the people were just not looking. The first time was a fairly little tap with not too much damage. This time there were three of us in the car and it was a big bang. My back is sore but with my chronic pain issues that's sort of par for the course. I think it made me tense up and now I'm achy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Jean, I think that light may mean that the airbag needs to be serviced. I had that come in for no reason once and the mechanic said it had to be checked out. If it is on after a wreck, I would have it looked at. Trouble comes in threes, so you want properly working airbags:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Ugh! I'm sorry; that's crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: Weird. I hope you can get around okay, you know, to walk. Some people are just amazing, you are one of them. :coolgleamA: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That's crazy. I'm glad everyone is relatively okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wow. Talk about crazy bad luck. I hope you are just sore from tensing and there is no further injury being masked by your ongoing pain issues. Feel better soon. :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope your vehicle is fine, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I would take the car in to get it looked at. The guy's insurance will pay for it since the light came on after the wreck. That is annoying. I hope you et to feeling better. The only wreck I have been in was a rear end wreck, and I was sore for a couple of weeks. Same situation, the lady did not slow down, she hit me going 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: that is horrible! I'd have the airbag checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Fortunately we were at the end of an exit waiting to merge onto a busy roadway so he was not going 50. And fortunately he didn't push us into the ongoing traffic. He did not have his insurance card in the car and the e-mail he promised dh with the information has not come yet. Dh did get his driver's license info. so hopefully if he can be tracked down. (Or hopefully the information will be sent by tomorrow.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I hope your vehicle is fine, too. The vehicle is drivable but will definitely need to be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Geez, I'm sorry this happened to you, and I am glad you all are all right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The second time was tonight and was a much bigger hit. I don't think he was even breaking when he hit us. Sigh. Does anyone know what it means if the red airbag light goes on but the airbag didn't deploy? Take that magnet off the rear bumper! Is everyone okay? How are the collective necks? All the warning lights on my dashboard are on and have been for some time :) I think your airbag may need to be checked, especially if it stays on for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yeah, I don't know why our rear bumper has a "hit me" sign on it. We just paid off the car, too. So far no necks seem to be bothering anyone. Dd had the classic whiplash back and forth and I really really really hope that it doesn't affect her neck - esp. with all the migraine/vision/blood pressure/blood sugar stuff going on with her right now (talked about in another thread). So far so good but I think I read somewhere that symptoms can show up a day later or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Fortunately we were at the end of an exit waiting to merge onto a busy roadway so he was not going 50. And fortunately he didn't push us into the ongoing traffic. He did not have his insurance card in the car and the e-mail he promised dh with the information has not come yet. Dh did get his driver's license info. so hopefully if he can be tracked down. (Or hopefully the information will be sent by tomorrow.) Was a police report filed? If so, if you don't hear from him today, I'd be contacting them. Even if one hadn't been filed, I'd be contacting them if you get nothing today. Sorry it happened to you (esp twice!). I really, really wish people would actually pay attention to their driving when they drive (sigh). I hope all remains ok health-wise from this and soreness gets better soon. :grouphug: And :grouphug: for all the health issues you and your daughter are already dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. No idea about the light... L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That Stinks! Hope you are all ok today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Good gravy! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Fortunately we were at the end of an exit waiting to merge onto a busy roadway so he was not going 50. And fortunately he didn't push us into the ongoing traffic. He did not have his insurance card in the car and the e-mail he promised dh with the information has not come yet. Dh did get his driver's license info. so hopefully if he can be tracked down. (Or hopefully the information will be sent by tomorrow.) In Texas I always had the insurance card, etc., in the glove compartment of my car. I believe here in Colombia, if one does not have proof of insurance, etc., with them, and they are stopped by the Transit Police, or involved in an accident, their vehicle will be impounded... Contact your car insurance company this morning and report the accident to them! If the other party cannot be found, or does not have insurance, they will probably pay from your Uninsured Motorists coverage or other coverage. You must report this accident to your car insurance company, immediately. Sorry about the 2 accidents and I hope nobody has any injuries like whiplash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Anne Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Not an insurance agent here, but I do have a bit of BTDT, Do you have a picture of the damage done before he hit you--the damage done by the first hit? It will help when the insurance companies start arguing. You may be in for a long argument over what part of the bumper is fixed by which company. The red light means the bag needs service. You cannot count on it to work the way it should. Take the car to a dealership for diagnosis only. Do not let them fix it. Air bag deployment is used to help gauge the speed of the collision. If yours was not functioning before he the hit you, you need to prove it. Otherwise they will think it was a tap--the air bag did not deploy-- when it was actually a bang--the air bag should have deployed and didn’t. Was the red light on before the second hit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Insurance claim was filed immediately after both accidents. Pictures were taken of the damage in both accidents. No police report was filed. I haven't seen dh yet, but hopefully he has heard from the guy who hit us by now. If not he will be calling to let them know that. The red light was not on prior to the second accident. I'm feeling ok this morning. I took pain meds before bed last night to keep myself from tensing up more. I haven't seen dh or dd yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Jean, do you have Arnica Montana pellets handy? You would need a few vials because you have to take a few pellets every couple of hours. They are available in the health food store and can work wonders if administered early. Even with no symptoms (yet), I'd take them and give them to everyone who was in the car. I dosed up my son after his "flying over a fence" accident couple of years ago and he never developed any soreness or bruising even though he hit his head on the driver's side window. Prophylactic measures won't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yes, Liz, I have arnica. That's a good idea. I'll do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I used to work in claims - First, always call to let the police know there's been an accident. You want the police report, particularly when it comes to comparative negligence. Plus, depending on state law, if the damage is over a certain amount, it is likely required. Second, definitely contact your own insurance company. I'm all for the other driver's insurance company paying everything, but in states where comparative negligence comes into play, it's better to be out 20% of your deductible vs. 20% of the entire repair. The benefit of going through your own insurance company is that they'll track down the other driver and/or their insurance company. When we dealt with claims, if we knew the driver's name/insurance co/etc, we would track their policy down and file a claim for them. If not, then we'd attempt to contact the other driver and work that way. Otherwise, this is where UIM/UM coverage helps. And yes, in multiple accident situations, your insurance company can go to bat for you. Much preferable to arguing with the other company yourself. Third, if there's any doubt in your mind that the pain might be as a result of the accident, go in now. The insurance company will be much more likely to pay bills related to an accident if you go in relatively soon after vs. if you wait awhile to go in. Make sure you tell your care provider that you want to be seen because of the accident so that the diagnosis codes on the bill and medical records reflect the accident. This is also where the police report would be helpful. If you are in an accident and you feel pain/discomfort as a result, the officer will usually note that. Also helpful in getting claims paid should you be injured. As for the light - take it in to get checked out. Better to be safe. If it needs to be repaired/replaced, then insurance should take care of that. Let your insurance company know you'd like to do that, they'll let you know the process to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yuck. I hope you are able to get everything settled and fixed quickly, including all the people aches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Oh man, I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That really stinks, I'm sorry you're dealing with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I think we're getting a runaround. The guy who hit dh keeps promising to e-mail the insurance info. The good thing is that he gave us the right phone number so if he is giving us the runaround, he isn't too smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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