09-14-2008, 06:43 AM
Your experience was much better than my wifes. In January of this year she was hit head on by a drunk driver and went to the ER. Not going by ambulance was a mistake. After waiting for 4 hours a doctor talked to her for 5 minutes, said nothing appears broken, offered her drugs (which she didn't take), and sent her home. One week later she was back at the ER because she was no better, still having significant pain. Waited 6 hours, saw the same doctor, went through the same process, then was told "You were in an accident, of course you have pain, what else would you expect." Never had xrays or anything more than bloodpressure and temp taken. Long story short, after many weeks of pain and being unable to find a doctor who will take PIP auto insurance, we go to Waimea ER. Got great care, find out she has broken ribs, dislocated elbow, dislocated hip, and two injuries to her spine. After all she was in a car accident, what else would we expect. Fast forward eight months, she is still dealing with pain and other issues from this accident.
As a side note, the third offense drunk driver who hit her got the maximum sentence of 14 days in jail!
As a side note, the third offense drunk driver who hit her got the maximum sentence of 14 days in jail!