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BarryB · 08-02-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

Sometimes it takes a while for orthopedic type problems to show up. Hopefully none will.

Yes im glad to hear there wasn't any major injuries to your family. Thats the most important thing.
I want to add, in the case of a settlment don't go down easy. I have a friend that was rearended by a drunk driver 15 years earlier. He is disabled because of the injuries recieved in the wreck. So I believe he's had three backs surgeries with the 4 years I've known him. Sometimes they don't show up right away. and be sure to take it easy for 2-3 weeks give your body time to heal.
Oh and for the tahoe, you can buy it back from the insurance company. Usually pretty cheap too. You'll just need to ask.

big_al_71 · 08-02-2009, 09:38 PM

I am glad everyone is OK.....she wont remember anything as she was too blasted to remember probably.......

screwballl · 08-02-2009, 09:41 PM

good to hear everyone is ok... I had a much worse accident in 2004 and got squat from the insurance company.

One thing to remember, in most states you have every right to get your personal belongings out and off of the vehicle, and that includes any custom parts or pieces you added. You mentioned the cold air intake, I see custom taillights, and anything else you added custom. I would check with the local laws before removing anything to make sure, but I know most states allow this since it goes to the junk yard or crusher anyways..

Richard8971 · 08-02-2009, 09:43 PM

Man that sucks, but I am really glad you and your family are OK. Please keep us posted on how the progress is going with the after affects.

D

68C15 · 08-03-2009, 07:19 AM

all the comments I want to say have already been said, but i was wondering. do you plan to go to her court date? talk to the state's attorney and tell him you want to be present and acknowledged. it would be better yet if you had pics of you and family alongside the Tahoe.
my reasons for bringing this up is not to make sure she gets the full legal penalty but so she gets a sober look at what her actions do. it might save another family later. I think I would let the judge know my intentions as well. religion is not allowed here so I will just mention how I disagree with revenge or any attempt to make life difficult for the accused. I would forgive her directly.

jchav62 · 08-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Very scary Greg. Thank God you guys are okay!!!

shrunken66stroker · 08-03-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Very scary Greg. Thank God you guys are okay!!!

Thanks Joe. We are very lucky. I went to the tow yard today to get the rest of my stuff out of the truck. I took a few pics while I was there. I can't stop replaying the whole thing in my head. I remember every little detail especially the big bang when we were hit. I hope it fades over time.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Man...I see the car seat back, how scary that must of been !!!!!

DirtyLarry · 08-03-2009, 05:24 PM

WOW! Glad to hear the entire family came out unscathed, which is the reason we buy like big cars. Unfortunatley, that Hoe does indeed look totaled. I could sure use those front seats (even the mangled one) and center console for my 2005 HD!

MacAttack · 08-03-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

She tried to run after ?? What a frickin low-life man....she didn't even think about checking on the people.....

That's about as low as it goes - judge should remove the privilege to drive, forever, and make sure she does some really hard time - for a long piece.

Mac.

shrunken66stroker · 08-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Agreed Mac. I'm going to the sentencing to see it for myself. If they let me get up and say anything I will.

mclairmo · 08-03-2009, 07:58 PM

Thank God you are all ok. I can't believe that nobody was severely injured, what a blessing and thanks to GM for making a tough vehicle. Had your vehicle been any smaller, the passenger side occupants cold have been injured far worse. Not to add stress to an already stressful situaitn, but you may want to just call a local personal injury attorney to make sure that the scumbag's insurance takes care of you adequately. Her insurance company may try to lowball you. You deserve to be compensated for all of your injuries, physical, mental and otherwise. Don't let any of them get off easy. This was a very serious and awful thing that she did to you and your family and it could have been avoided had she exercised some common decency and humanity. How gross.

**Boog** · 08-03-2009, 10:18 PM

Absolutely fantastic you and your family got out with minor injuries. Says a lot to how well the Chevy trucks are built. I feel better about my wife being in her Burb while out on the road. Yeah it don't get great mileage but it is a safer vehicle. Sitting up a few inches higher made the difference in where your truck was struck versus a lower built car. You might not have been so fortunate.
As to the possible sentence she might get don't be surprised if she gets a light sentence if only because there were no fatalities. I know of a young man who driving drunk in a dually ran a stop sign and tboned a woman in a lexus, drivers side, mid afternoon. Killed her. He got off with about 2 years in prison. He's out now and drinking as much as before. Like father like son. Nice family but they're alcoholics. IMO he should have gotten a lot more time than 2 years. Her death and loss to her family should be worth way more than 2 years of his life.

Jerry Jones · 08-03-2009, 11:24 PM

My goodness, good for you and your family that you came out "ok". I hope things work out for you as far as the car goes.

**truckdude239** · 08-04-2009, 06:46 AM

thank god yal alright cars can be replaced people can not. good luck and best of wishes to you and you family

Joemomma1 · 10-19-2009, 11:31 PM

Any updates on the drunk driver, what she got, if you dont mind.

tvblazer78 · 10-20-2009, 01:21 PM

I feel a lot better after seening that, I know now that my wife is safe in her 04 Yukon. Man I am happy that you guys are ok and the kids.

shrunken66stroker · 10-20-2009, 04:42 PM

I haven't heard anything about the DD. I've gotten letters in the mail from the DA's office wanting to know about the extent of our injuries. They prosecute depending on injuries to the victims I guess. Everything is going through the lawyer at this point. I really haven't done anything in the last few weeks except go to physical therapy for my back. My wife has been going three times a week with me and we're both getting much better. She's got a ways to go before all of the pain is gone but it gets a little easier every day. The kids weren't hurt and are too young to even remember, thankfully.
I bought another Tahoe. I couldn't see putting the family in anything else after the accident.

Thanks for asking.

Joemomma1 · 10-21-2009, 02:28 AM

Its good to hear everyones getting better. Your back is not something you want to get hurt. Best of luck to you and yours.

tvblazer78 · 10-21-2009, 03:46 PM

Well that's good that you all are getting better.. Good luck with all this..

sams60gmc · 10-25-2009, 02:25 PM

Glad to hear everyone is okay! The Tahoe is replaceable..

purplehavoc · 10-25-2009, 04:00 PM

WOW.
Glad to hear everybody was ok.
The laws need to change for drinking and driving.Accidents are to much of a common occurance now,and the people at fault just seem to get a slap on the wrist.

08-02-2009, 09:38 PM	#27
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tahoe is totaled. I am glad everyone is OK.....she wont remember anything as she was too blasted to remember probably....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-02-2009, 09:41 PM	#28
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: Tahoe is totaled. good to hear everyone is ok... I had a much worse accident in 2004 and got squat from the insurance company. One thing to remember, in most states you have every right to get your personal belongings out and off of the vehicle, and that includes any custom parts or pieces you added. You mentioned the cold air intake, I see custom taillights, and anything else you added custom. I would check with the local laws before removing anything to make sure, but I know most states allow this since it goes to the junk yard or crusher anyways.. __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

08-02-2009, 09:43 PM	#29
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Man that sucks, but I am really glad you and your family are OK. Please keep us posted on how the progress is going with the after affects. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

08-03-2009, 07:19 AM	#30
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Tahoe is totaled. all the comments I want to say have already been said, but i was wondering. do you plan to go to her court date? talk to the state's attorney and tell him you want to be present and acknowledged. it would be better yet if you had pics of you and family alongside the Tahoe. my reasons for bringing this up is not to make sure she gets the full legal penalty but so she gets a sober look at what her actions do. it might save another family later. I think I would let the judge know my intentions as well. religion is not allowed here so I will just mention how I disagree with revenge or any attempt to make life difficult for the accused. I would forgive her directly.

08-03-2009, 09:02 AM	#31
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Very scary Greg. Thank God you guys are okay!!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#33
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Man...I see the car seat back, how scary that must of been !!!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#34
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Tahoe is totaled. WOW! Glad to hear the entire family came out unscathed, which is the reason we buy like big cars. Unfortunatley, that Hoe does indeed look totaled. I could sure use those front seats (even the mangled one) and center console for my 2005 HD! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

08-03-2009, 07:18 PM	#36
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Agreed Mac. I'm going to the sentencing to see it for myself. If they let me get up and say anything I will. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

08-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#37
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Thank God you are all ok. I can't believe that nobody was severely injured, what a blessing and thanks to GM for making a tough vehicle. Had your vehicle been any smaller, the passenger side occupants cold have been injured far worse. Not to add stress to an already stressful situaitn, but you may want to just call a local personal injury attorney to make sure that the scumbag's insurance takes care of you adequately. Her insurance company may try to lowball you. You deserve to be compensated for all of your injuries, physical, mental and otherwise. Don't let any of them get off easy. This was a very serious and awful thing that she did to you and your family and it could have been avoided had she exercised some common decency and humanity. How gross.

08-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#38
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Absolutely fantastic you and your family got out with minor injuries. Says a lot to how well the Chevy trucks are built. I feel better about my wife being in her Burb while out on the road. Yeah it don't get great mileage but it is a safer vehicle. Sitting up a few inches higher made the difference in where your truck was struck versus a lower built car. You might not have been so fortunate. As to the possible sentence she might get don't be surprised if she gets a light sentence if only because there were no fatalities. I know of a young man who driving drunk in a dually ran a stop sign and tboned a woman in a lexus, drivers side, mid afternoon. Killed her. He got off with about 2 years in prison. He's out now and drinking as much as before. Like father like son. Nice family but they're alcoholics. IMO he should have gotten a lot more time than 2 years. Her death and loss to her family should be worth way more than 2 years of his life. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-03-2009, 11:24 PM	#39
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Tahoe is totaled. My goodness, good for you and your family that you came out "ok". I hope things work out for you as far as the car goes. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-04-2009, 06:46 AM	#40
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Tahoe is totaled. thank god yal alright cars can be replaced people can not. good luck and best of wishes to you and you family __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-19-2009, 11:31 PM	#41
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 812	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Any updates on the drunk driver, what she got, if you dont mind.

10-20-2009, 01:21 PM	#42
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Tahoe is totaled. I feel a lot better after seening that, I know now that my wife is safe in her 04 Yukon. Man I am happy that you guys are ok and the kids. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-20-2009, 04:42 PM	#43
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Tahoe is totaled. I haven't heard anything about the DD. I've gotten letters in the mail from the DA's office wanting to know about the extent of our injuries. They prosecute depending on injuries to the victims I guess. Everything is going through the lawyer at this point. I really haven't done anything in the last few weeks except go to physical therapy for my back. My wife has been going three times a week with me and we're both getting much better. She's got a ways to go before all of the pain is gone but it gets a little easier every day. The kids weren't hurt and are too young to even remember, thankfully. I bought another Tahoe. I couldn't see putting the family in anything else after the accident. Thanks for asking. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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10-21-2009, 02:28 AM	#44
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 812	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Its good to hear everyones getting better. Your back is not something you want to get hurt. Best of luck to you and yours.

10-21-2009, 03:46 PM	#45
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Tahoe is totaled. Well that's good that you all are getting better.. Good luck with all this.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 10-21-2009 at 03:47 PM.

10-25-2009, 02:25 PM	#46
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10-25-2009, 04:00 PM	#47
purplehavoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kenora Ont. Posts: 59	Re: Tahoe is totaled. WOW. Glad to hear everybody was ok. The laws need to change for drinking and driving.Accidents are to much of a common occurance now,and the people at fault just seem to get a slap on the wrist. __________________ 09 GMC 2500HD 6.6L 07 F-250 Super Duty V10 03 Chevy Tahoe 82 K5 blazer plow truck,currently under the knife 56 GMC stepside short,also in progress

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