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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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yes, you could be racked up in a hospital on life support and lose everything you have worked your entire life for because you cannot pay the medical bills. 

Hopefully your insurance will take care of the car ... and the ticket too ... your premium may likely be increased.  At least you can still work and earn an income to pay for it.  

May your days ahead be better. 

Aug 26, 2016 12:23 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Oh wow! I suppose your home burning down in a fire could be worse, though.

Aug 25, 2016 09:09 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
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It is only a car - it could have been far worse!  But, I know the frustration of getting a ticket afterwards too:  When I was 21, I was issued a ticket for "failing to avoid an accident" after a 16 year old kid ran a red light and totaled my Datsun 240z !!

Aug 25, 2016 11:46 PM
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Barbara Todaro
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I hate to hear about those things happening.... 

Aug 25, 2016 08:52 PM
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Lots.  the ticket is insult after injury though

Aug 26, 2016 03:38 PM
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Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Sorry to hear that.

Aug 26, 2016 02:34 PM
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OH, I'm so sorry!  Thankfully you're able to write about it - it COULD be worse but, I know that it doesn't feel like that right now.  Hope all works out okay for you!

Aug 26, 2016 01:17 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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     The ticket is the insult added to injury.

Aug 26, 2016 08:50 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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What no pics? Video? 

Yes, it's amazing how a simple tap can cost $1K in damages.

Hope your OK.

Aug 26, 2016 01:51 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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It is an extreme hassle which requires bumming rides, getting a rental car or staying home. The hit to the pocketbook even with good insurance stings. 

Aug 26, 2016 12:55 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Ouch, someone having a bad day that will turn into a bad month?

Aug 26, 2016 12:07 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Health issues are a bigger hassle in my opinion!

Aug 25, 2016 10:54 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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That is a double whammy.

Aug 25, 2016 10:03 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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I can think of things that could be far worse...

Aug 25, 2016 09:48 PM
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Gabe Sanders
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Consider yourself lucky that you aren't hurt or arrested!

Aug 25, 2016 09:11 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
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Exponentially more hassle and resulting damage for every 5 mph thereafter. It's possible that the opportunity to pay a ticket may escape you.

Aug 25, 2016 08:07 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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If no-one got hurt, count your blessings and deal with the hassle.

Aug 27, 2016 04:15 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Oh no,  that is not good

 

Aug 27, 2016 01:48 AM
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Praful Thakkar
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Dennis Swartz - when it comes to it, we can say, 'oh that was nothing!'

Yes, life has more challenges than this.

Aug 26, 2016 03:22 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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That ranks very high on my hassle scale. 

Aug 26, 2016 01:48 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
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The last time, the other driver got the ticket.  She was yapping on her cell phone and tried to make a left turn from the right land.  I stopped her.  It wasn't pretty, but if I'd gotten a ticket I would have been pretty irate!

Aug 26, 2016 01:22 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
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Wow...that sounds like a really bad day. 

Aug 26, 2016 01:22 PM
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William Feela
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Cars are not made for any contact nowdays

Aug 26, 2016 11:58 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
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Knock on wood I haven't had this problem...

Aug 26, 2016 11:44 AM
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Sybil Campbell
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I know it is frustrating but at I'm glad you are OK!

Aug 26, 2016 10:42 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Dennis Swartz Finding out your insurance rates will go up when they pay for the repair.

Aug 26, 2016 10:21 AM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
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Dealing with Insurance adjusters after Hurricane Katrina. Especially when they did not show up until 6 months later. 

Aug 26, 2016 07:00 AM
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Bob Crane
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Sorry to hear this Dennis, and whats with a cop giving a 5mph ticket.

Aug 26, 2016 06:32 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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You bet; if you also injured or killed the other party involved in the accident.

Aug 26, 2016 04:22 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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On my way to the meetup in Malibu my car got rear ended the same way.  By back is screwed, I can hardly walk any distance or stand for a long length of time w/o it seizing up.  My neck isn't doing too good either!  Been working with a physical therapist and a doctor for the last month or more.  Very slow go.

Aug 26, 2016 03:32 AM
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Jessie Cochran
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i feel for you - hasn't happened to me in a long time - although I did get stopped not long ago and gave the cop my card LOL

Aug 26, 2016 12:25 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Getting the car properly repaired is also a challenge.

Aug 25, 2016 11:41 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Its hard to own a nice car in the city

Aug 25, 2016 11:38 PM
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
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Sorry ...definitely rates as a huge hassle! Same thing happened to me years ago!

Aug 25, 2016 11:00 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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Sorry.

Aug 25, 2016 10:38 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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House gets burned with all of your valuables

Aug 25, 2016 09:34 PM