So, I know I have shit luck, but this is ridiculous - Lupo's out of the ER!!

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

We'll be sure to keep you out of the jello pool for a while while you heal up.

Man, that's scary.

[draggar]

I'm glad you're out of the hospital and on the (fast?) road to recovery. Rest and try to keep happy thoughts in your mind - it can help.

As for "no help" - as others have said, she hit a pedestrian, and pedestrians still have the right of way. She admitted she saw you and did not slow down - this makes her at fault of the accident. Just because a crime wasn't committed doesn't mean she isn't responsible.

Don't worry about the bills - medical bills cannot go against your credit rating as long as you are making a reasonable effort to pay them off (federal law - some hospitals try to hide behind their own policies which doesn't over write federal law). My father in law had patients who would pay $5-$25 a month for years to work down the balance. I'm working down my ER visit from last year at $25 a month (and that was WITH insurance).

[csquared]

But not too hard. I don't want it to hurt.

Try to take it easy the next couple of days. I doubt we will be able to talk you into taking time off. Don't go trying to set records for the most books moved.

Take care and I hope you feel better soon.

[Mishi]

*Gentle hugs* What a lovely lady, that was sweet of her to be so helpful and call your mummy for you.

As for the driver and her passenger, I hope they have the most terrible trials with automated call menus and hordes of persistant telemarkers calling them for the rest of their days!

[cinema guy]

Wishing you a swift recovery.

[morgana]

*wraps Lupo in her grandpa's quilt* Take the pain killers the doctor gives you, and take the advice your minions give you. And if you need to vent/rant/get hugs, you know where we are.

I'm glad the angel was there to mitigate the bitch.

[XCashier]

Several posters here have given excellent advice; I hope you can get a decent settlement out of this. That driver was absolutely wrong, and should pay. I'm glad that other lady was there to help you; she's an when you needed one.

Also, as AdminAssistant said, don't try to tough it out. Take all the rest and medicine you need; trying to tough it out will only stress your body, which will slow down your recovery.

Offering best wishes and prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery.

[tropicsgoddess]

Holy hell, Lupo! I'm glad that nice lady helped you out, but the dumbass driver needs a and a legal ass-kicking in court by an attorney and then some! Barreling down the road and not stopping for a pedestrian?! If she has a license they need to suspend it and throw the book at her!

[MaggieTheCat]

Holy hell indeed! I'm really glad you're not hurt any worse! I don't have any advice other than what's already been given...I hope you start to feel better soon.

[lupo pazzesco]

well, roughly 14 hours later and the bruising is coming in.

It's very...colorful.

This is going to HURT tomorrow. >.>

[Victory Sabre]

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you. Take it easy, and get better. That should be your highest priority right now.

[surreal20]

Poor Lupo! I was just thinking of you the other day as i went to the grocery store and hoped i didn't have "lupo luck" that day.

You should talk to a legal person about what went on, bc there might be something that can be done. I hope you start to feel better soon, and i'm very happy that you are only bruised and hurting instead of broken or dead.

[Twinblade]

heal up quick and stop having "lupo luck" seriously!

Oh and I also agree, Lawyer up and sue the F&%K out of that dumb B!+(H!

[Seshat]

The nice lady is likely to be willing to make a witness statement. I know you'd probably hate to impose on her, but she sounds like she's the sort of person who would want to see justice done. I know I would in her situation.

And when you're well enough, you can do something nice to thank her.

It sounds like at least one policeman was close enough to be a witness as well - that will almost guarantee that the driver will crash and burn in court, should it come to a court hearing.

(Doing something nice for the cop would be good too. Buy a nice plant for their police station or something.)

If there's justice in the world, she will be personally responsible for your medical bills.



Um. Anyone. Now I've been typical-me and said the practical stuff: gentle hugs, and look after yourself. Oh, and do take the painkillers - extended pain can mess up some of the most primal parts of your brain and you don't want that.

[surreal20]

have i just coined a new phrase? "Lupo luck" I doubt it, i'm sure many have said it before. Oh well, let me have my bubble for just a moment. :P