Kissing the Airbag

So I got a letter from ICBC, telling me that it’s time to renew my car insurance.  They note that, with my 15 years of safe driving, I get a 47% discount on next year’s insurance.

I celebrated this fact by getting into an almost-head-on collision.  I was making a left turn, the other car went straight through the intersection.  We both swerved.  We hit.  I stopped, they went flying.

I’m OK.  A bit of bruising from my seat belt and airbag.  Nothing broken or cracked, no apparent internal injuries.  The other driver was waiting on tests when I was discharged from hospital.

Now I’m waiting to hear on the results.  I made my ICBC claim last night, and am waiting to hear from the adjustor.  I’ve talked to the police (they were at the accident site) and been to the hospital.  I went to work this morning (CF rules say I need to see a military doctor after I see a civilian doctor).  The doc gave me three days off work – today (the day I had to go in and see him) and the weekend.  Back to see him again Monday to see if I need any more work restrictions.

The doc also told me that, by Monday, I’ll be cursing and screaming, as the real pain should settle in   Not something I’m looking forward to.

Remains of my Car