boogieman Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 In case you haven't noticed, and apparently most of you haven't, I've been away. The long version of why is here. On Feb. 9th I was broadsided in my then nice '93 LS by a truck that ran a stop sign. They crossed 5 lanes of traffic, the width of a center median, and tagged me in the L-R door/quarter-panel area at 50 MPH. A sickening "dead thud". I was spun around counterclockwise about 45* and impacted, head-on, at 40 MPH, a large tree planted in the median. The last thing I saw was the rapidly approaching tree. As I was rendered unconsious for a-while, I came to as the Fire/Rescue Dept was prying my door open. Taken to a local hospital I found that I suffered a compression fracture of my L1, T12, and T11 vertabrae. Compression pressure on my L5 vertabrae causes numbness in my left leg. Bruised kidney, liver, and spleen. A gash on my left shin down to bone. Possible torn left rotator cuff. Severe bruising across my chest and abdomin. Left knee cartlidge/ligament strain. And lastly, a mild concussion causing the un-consiuousness. I've been X-rayed, MRI'ed, and C-T scanned until I glow in the dark! My '93 was totaled. I firmly believe this car saved my life. Any lesser car would have crumpled into an un-recognizable heap of twisted metal, and possibly allowed the truck to enter the passenger compartment. Fortunately I'm recovering, slowly. Have seen 5 doctors, including 2 Orthopedic specialists. Haven't been able to return to work yet, but feeling some better. Possible surgery for my back condition which still hurts, is stiff and sore, and severly limits my mobility. Time will tell if rehab doesn't produce satisfactory results. Possible permanate dis-ability. Now the good news. The other party HAD insurance! My attorney is building what he terms "A really good case". Medical expenses, lost income for my business, loss of wages, pain/injury/punative damages equaling 4 times the total loss I suffer, and money for my '93. More good news. Having the time, I located a '95 LS , one owner, dealer regular serviced, 98K mile, very clean car. Should pick it up today. My gratitude to LEXUS/TOYOTA for producing such a fine, safe, automobile. I'll never drive a lesser car again! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Glad you are OK , how old are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS4hundy Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 In case you haven't noticed, and apparently most of you haven't, I've been away. The long version of why is here. On Feb. 9th I was broadsided in my then nice '93 LS by a truck that ran a stop sign. They crossed 5 lanes of traffic, the width of a center median, and tagged me in the L-R door/quarter-panel area at 50 MPH. A sickening "dead thud". I was spun around counterclockwise about 45* and impacted, head-on, at 40 MPH, a large tree planted in the median. The last thing I saw was the rapidly approaching tree. As I was rendered unconsious for a-while, I came to as the Fire/Rescue Dept was prying my door open. Taken to a local hospital I found that I suffered a compression fracture of my L1, T12, and T11 vertabrae. Compression pressure on my L5 vertabrae causes numbness in my left leg. Bruised kidney, liver, and spleen. A gash on my left shin down to bone. Possible torn left rotator cuff. Severe bruising across my chest and abdomin. Left knee cartlidge/ligament strain. And lastly, a mild concussion causing the un-consiuousness. I've been X-rayed, MRI'ed, and C-T scanned until I glow in the dark! My '93 was totaled. I firmly believe this car saved my life. Any lesser car would have crumpled into an un-recognizable heap of twisted metal, and possibly allowed the truck to enter the passenger compartment. Fortunately I'm recovering, slowly. Have seen 5 doctors, including 2 Orthopedic specialists. Haven't been able to return to work yet, but feeling some better. Possible surgery for my back condition which still hurts, is stiff and sore, and severly limits my mobility. Time will tell if rehab doesn't produce satisfactory results. Possible permanate dis-ability. Now the good news. The other party HAD insurance! My attorney is building what he terms "A really good case". Medical expenses, lost income for my business, loss of wages, pain/injury/punative damages equaling 4 times the total loss I suffer, and money for my '93. More good news. Having the time, I located a '95 LS , one owner, dealer regular serviced, 98K mile, very clean car. Should pick it up today. My gratitude to LEXUS/TOYOTA for producing such a fine, safe, automobile. I'll never drive a lesser car again! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Glad to hear that u are safe and alive for that matter!! Congrats on the 95, I have one as well and they seem a little bigger and safer than the 1st generation. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My other car is a LeBaron Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 :o A pity about your car, but at least you survived and are recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks for the comments. This summer I'll be 59. I'm finding it much harder to recover, now, compared to when I was 29 or 39! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFeldes Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Glad you are safe and hope for a speedy recovery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sherman Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Boogieman; I'm glad you survived the crash, best of luck in your recovery. Another reason I'm glad I own a '93 LS myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomest Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 In case you haven't noticed, and apparently most of you haven't, I've been away. The long version of why is here. On Feb. 9th I was broadsided in my then nice '93 LS by a truck that ran a stop sign. They crossed 5 lanes of traffic, the width of a center median, and tagged me in the L-R door/quarter-panel area at 50 MPH. A sickening "dead thud". I was spun around counterclockwise about 45* and impacted, head-on, at 40 MPH, a large tree planted in the median. The last thing I saw was the rapidly approaching tree. As I was rendered unconsious for a-while, I came to as the Fire/Rescue Dept was prying my door open. Taken to a local hospital I found that I suffered a compression fracture of my L1, T12, and T11 vertabrae. Compression pressure on my L5 vertabrae causes numbness in my left leg. Bruised kidney, liver, and spleen. A gash on my left shin down to bone. Possible torn left rotator cuff. Severe bruising across my chest and abdomin. Left knee cartlidge/ligament strain. And lastly, a mild concussion causing the un-consiuousness. I've been X-rayed, MRI'ed, and C-T scanned until I glow in the dark! My '93 was totaled. I firmly believe this car saved my life. Any lesser car would have crumpled into an un-recognizable heap of twisted metal, and possibly allowed the truck to enter the passenger compartment. Fortunately I'm recovering, slowly. Have seen 5 doctors, including 2 Orthopedic specialists. Haven't been able to return to work yet, but feeling some better. Possible surgery for my back condition which still hurts, is stiff and sore, and severly limits my mobility. Time will tell if rehab doesn't produce satisfactory results. Possible permanate dis-ability. Now the good news. The other party HAD insurance! My attorney is building what he terms "A really good case". Medical expenses, lost income for my business, loss of wages, pain/injury/punative damages equaling 4 times the total loss I suffer, and money for my '93. More good news. Having the time, I located a '95 LS , one owner, dealer regular serviced, 98K mile, very clean car. Should pick it up today. My gratitude to LEXUS/TOYOTA for producing such a fine, safe, automobile. I'll never drive a lesser car again! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! sorry to hear that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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