I had a car accident on the ice today...with injury

[Cannikin]

:cry:

I live on a hill where every way down is very steep. I saw the huge ice patch coming so I slowed way down, but the ice was on a slope and as soon as I hit it, my heavy Intrepid started to swing around. I built up momentum as I slid sideways down the ice patch. I could not regain control of the car. I slid off the street and hit a utility poll knocking down the power lines. Both of my airbags deployed. I think the car is totaled.

Thats when I felt the blood start to trickle down my face. When I looked in the mirror I had blood pouring down my forehead and from my nose. My jacket was so covered it looked like I had murdered someone!

After the ambulance got there, they couldn't approach the car until the utility company showed up to make sure the power lines weren't still energized. They finally got to me and made sure I didn't have any back or neck injuries before they got me out of the car.
I was taken to the ER where I got five stitches in my forehead right below my hair line and I've been told to watch for signs of concussion for the next 24 hours.

In conclusion, class, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Damn!

Glad you're ok.

That must have been scary for you.

[swimboy]

2. Oh god, Cannikin!

I hope you're going to be all right. Pretty awful to have to sit there bleeding while everyone waits for an electrician.

Sit still and sit it out. I hope there's no concussion and you can get back out as soon as it's safe.

:hi:

[u4ic]

3. Yikes!

:-(

I'm sorry to hear of your accident, Cannikin. I hope you'll be okay. :hug:

[Hugin]

4. Man...

That was a close one!

Thank goodness you're now out of harm's way.

Please, keep us posted on the concussion status!

Take care!

[sakabatou]

5. Holy shit!

[grace0418]

6. I'm glad you're okay. It could've been much much worse.

Still, that totally sucks. I'm sorry. :hug:

[uppityperson]

7. Glad you are not hurt worse.

Just got the final decent offer from insurance co last night for totalling my car in Dec, sliding backwards down a hill I couldn't make it up and bouncing off a tree. Glad you didn't get hurt worse, keep an eye on yourself because it can take a couple days for all the aches and pains to show up. Go get a massage in a few days (speaking from experience, it can really help). Glad you are not hurt worse.

[lizziegrace]

8. I'm so glad you're okay

:( about your car.

That's such a helpless feeling. Keep posting so we know you're okay.

:hug:

[MissMillie]

9. Thank goodness only minor injuries!

It still sounds just horrible. I hate being in accidents.

Feel better soon. Keep us updated.

:hug:

[NMDemDist2]

10. that's awful! and so scary! so sorry you were hurt. Now I know why

hubby makes me carry rock salt in the trunk

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

29. Rock salt in the trunk is no help

... when you're driving. If you hit ice, you have way more momentum than friction. Add a downhill slope, and you're vehicle is just a hockey puck, or curling stone, and you're going for a ride.

The salt comes in handy if you need to drive uphill to get out of a drivewy, it'll clear that little bit.

[NewWaveChick1981]

11. OMG, Cannikin!

I'm glad you're OK, but I know you're still shaken up. :hug: :hug: :pals: I hope you feel better soon, and although your car is probably totalled, it could have been worse. :hug:

[Bunny]

12. Holy cow! Glad you're okay!

Ice is tough - there's just no good way to get around ice. I'm sorry that happened, glad you're not banged up even more. :hug:

[BluePatriot]

13. Yikes! Glad you are OK.

Take it easy and rest!

[Nicole]

14. Sorry to hear you were hurt

I hope no other injuries show up later. I hope you can stay in for a few days to recuperate.

I haven't left my house since Thursday because of ice. I'm afraid I would have an accident like you did.

[Left Is Write]

15. I'm sorry!

Driving on ice is so scary. I'm glad you weren't seriously injured. :hug:

[hedgehog]

16. Nothing is worse than ice.

Whereabouts did this happen?

[Cannikin]

28. North Little Rock, Arkansas.

[Blue_Roses]

35. Really? wow

just moved from Conway in September! I hope you are okay:hug:

[undeterred]

17. those few seconds of inevitability

when you know there's going to be an accident but you don't know how bad it will be... are some of the longest seconds in life.

Glad you are going to be ok. :hug:

[crim son]

18. Crap! I'm so glad you're okay

but I'd be happier if you hadn't had the accident to begin with. It happened to me the other day but I managed to get the car on the grass before I hit the guard-rail and it slowed me down enough so I could stop. Cripes. :hug: :hug: So sorry about the car, so sorry about your head.

[1gobluedem]

19. Yowza!

I had an ice related accident yesterday too; edging over to avoid some icy branches over my driveway I hit the corner of my porch. But the only injury was to my bank account -- to replace a knuckle on the rear suspension. I didn't know cars had knuckles.

So glad you are okay!

[Beaverhausen]

20. Oh- I'm so sorry- that is the scariest thing

when you lose control of your car it is the worst feeling.

Take good care for the next few days. Soak in a hot tub or three. You will probably be very sore.

:hug:

[kwassa]

21. I have some wild ice rides but

never anything as bad as what happened to you today. Glad you aren't seriously injured, you can always get another car.

I once slid sideways down an ice-covered steep street right towards another vehicle who had just done the same thing. At the last second, my tires caught a bare spot, my car swung around, and I neatly knocked out the tail light of the other vehicle. That was the only damage, but the slide down the hill was terrifying.

Ice means no control at all.

[SeattleGirl]

22. Whoa!

I'm glad you weren't more seriously injured, Cannikan! Please take care of yourself. :hug:

[Radio_Lady]

23. Not going anywhere today here in Portland, OR. We have accumulated snow

no plows in our area, and we can just wait for a thaw.

Sorry for your accident. Ice is the worst.

[JackBeck]

24. That's not a good way to start a new year.

Hopefully, you've gotten all the bad luck out of the way and things will only look up from here.

Feel better soon. I've got a scar between my eyebrows after and unfortunate incident involving ice.

[ThomCat]

25. Wow.

:hug:
I hope you don't have a concussion. I hope you don't have any problems with your insurance company.

Be well.

[Dervill Crow]

26. Yipes! I hope you're okay.

Scary stuff, that ice. I'm holed up in my house today and not venturing out. My department manager offered to stop by and give me a ride to work, but I don't want to be in anyone's car when the roads are icy.

[applegrove]

27. Thank gosh you were not more seriously hurt. And nobody else. Ice

is dangerous.

[mvd]

30. Hope you are 100% ok!

Sorry you had to go through that.

[LaraMN]

31. Eeek! Glad you're alright!

How scary that must've been...

:scared:

[Kajsa]

32. OMG! That's awful!

I'm so sorry you got hurt!

Is there anyone who can check up on you that lives
nearby?

I had a concussion from an auto accident, once.
You need someone close by to make sure you're OK.

:hug:

[Shine]

33. Wow!! Glad you lived to tell about it, Cannikin.

:hug: Head injuries are the worst. I've been there. They always bleed like hell and seem extra dramatic. Take it easy and rest buddy. Sorry about your car, but at least you're OK.

:hi:

[BarenakedLady]

34. OH NO!

How absolutely frightening. I'm so sorry. But so thankful you are ok. :hug: :hug: :hug: Take care of yourself...

[bigwillq]

36. ...

:hug:

I am thankful for you that it wasn't worse, your injuries that is. :hug:

That sucks about the car but you can always get a new one and hopefull you have insurance.

Hope you mend soon enough.

:hug:

[tigereye]

37. glad you are in one piece!

that happened to my brother a few years ago - he now avoids really steep hills in the winter, it he can.

:hug:

[Sanity Claws]

38. Poor Cannikin!

I'm so sorry. Please rest up -- it must have been an awful experience. I'm glad that you're okay. Here's a hug -- don't worry I won't touch the stiches. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

39. Man I'm Sorry

and surprised that you have ice in NLR?

We've had no ice since Monday morning.

sorry I'm glad you're okay

:hi: :thumbsup:

[Cannikin]

43. We had a LOT of rain over the last few days, then the temps dropped

leaving frozen patches and puddles all over town.

[SPKrazy]

46. Yeah, We Had A Lot Of Rain Too

and a little ice glaze on Monday

It's still cold, but amazingly the ice is gone, except there may be some patches around. I haven't gotten out too far in it because luckily I don't live in a huge place and I don't have to travel far to do what needs to be done.

[xmas74]

40. At least you're ok!

It's been pretty nasty around here too.

[xchrom]

41. cannikin-- that's terrible.

i'm glad you're mostly ok.

take care dude.

[NC_Nurse]

42. Ouch!

That sounds awful. I'm so sorry. Be sure to take good care of yourself! :hug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

44. So glad you're ok!

Sounds like it was no one's fault but the ice.
Some people have been idiots out there on the road. I've had people try to pass me on treacherous road when I was going a sensible speed, but since they were in a fucking SUV they thought they could go faster. I've almost bit it a couple of times. I was lucky. I really hope you're ok. :hug:
Duckie

[Cannikin]

45. Photos:

I still havent seen my car yet, but I've been told its totalled. My wound doesnt look half as bad now that its all cleaned up, but I bled like a MO FO!

[BreweryYardRat]

47. Man, that sucks. I'm sorry. Be careful recovering.

:hug:

How's your insurance?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

48. Hope you have a speedy recovery

and I am very sorry for your unfortunate accident.

[madeline_con]

49. OMG!

You're really lucky, you know. It could have been so much worse. I know that seems a lame thing to say, but man, what a friggin experience!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

50. Oh no!

I'm glad it wasn't worse...Power lines! :scared:
I hope you feel better soon. :hug::beer::hug:

[QMPMom]

51. I am glad that you're okay. It was scary just reading what you went thru!

[dysfunctional press]

52. southern drivers on ice is ALWAYS good tv.

especially for those of us northerners who used to drive zambonis.

[Cannikin]

59. Hey, wait a minute! I drive well on ice....going down hill on a curve is another story.

[fortyfeetunder]

53. Sorry to hear about that

but glad to know you are doing OK even though your car got a big fat OWIE

:hug:

[Cannikin]

54. Wow. You guys are great. Thank you for all of the well-wishes

Just as a follow up, I'm stiff as a board all over, but no signs of concusion!

[swimboy]

55. I'm glad there's no concussion.

Stay quiet and comfortable as you can. I hope you have some good DVDs to watch and some pain medication if you need it. :hug:

[Cannikin]

57. Thanks swimboy. Fortunately they did give me enough meds to keep me out.

[av8rdave]

56. I'm glad you weren't inured any worse

I was in a car accident in the mid 80s with lacerations to my forehead/eyebrow area....cuts there bleed profusely, and can make it look much more dire than it is. I hope that's the situation in your case.

All the best and recover quickly!

[MadHound]

58. Glad to here you're doing OK

Your personal health is first and foremost, insurance will take care of the rest.