3 vs. 1 (High Speed Changes)
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ralliartblitz:
Near all airbags, all but the driver's side ceiling airbags (the ones that come down to cover the windows).
boondoc & DetroitRA:
The insurance company/police haven't finished with their reporting, so for now I am driving a 2010 Kia Rio rental. I am looking into another Mitsubishi, or perhaps a Subaru. I am undecided. I am waiting to hear back from the insurance company as to what I am getting from them. I have gap insurance, so the car is paid for there. The answer really depends on what I get from Progressive. I've never had this kind of thing happen before, nor has anybody that I know. I am unsure as to what they will be giving me and they haven't been able to confirm anything yet. Sometime this week I should know though.
I would like to note, that I had a 2009, while I was looking through Mitsu's web site... I found that the newer 2011 Ralliarts have a "DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE AIRBAG" in addition to the ones found in my vehicle. The notable part is that my left shin (I'm pretty tall, would have been the knee of a normal person) smashed into the dash during the incident. I can only suspect this was a common issue for accidents with this vehicle. Although I suspect the bruises will heal in time, there may be some minor nerve damage at a skin level on my shin. Don't know yet, it's numb on the surface while I can feel just fine right under the skin. I go into have a checkup sometime this week. Also managed to get a pinched nerve in my right knee. I don't believe that to be a major issue though, hot/cold packs haven't done much for it.
I've only missed 1 day of work based on this accident, and really it was only because the doctor said not to go. Ultimately I still see this all as a great testament to Mitsu's safety features and more.
Near all airbags, all but the driver's side ceiling airbags (the ones that come down to cover the windows).
boondoc & DetroitRA:
The insurance company/police haven't finished with their reporting, so for now I am driving a 2010 Kia Rio rental. I am looking into another Mitsubishi, or perhaps a Subaru. I am undecided. I am waiting to hear back from the insurance company as to what I am getting from them. I have gap insurance, so the car is paid for there. The answer really depends on what I get from Progressive. I've never had this kind of thing happen before, nor has anybody that I know. I am unsure as to what they will be giving me and they haven't been able to confirm anything yet. Sometime this week I should know though.
I would like to note, that I had a 2009, while I was looking through Mitsu's web site... I found that the newer 2011 Ralliarts have a "DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE AIRBAG" in addition to the ones found in my vehicle. The notable part is that my left shin (I'm pretty tall, would have been the knee of a normal person) smashed into the dash during the incident. I can only suspect this was a common issue for accidents with this vehicle. Although I suspect the bruises will heal in time, there may be some minor nerve damage at a skin level on my shin. Don't know yet, it's numb on the surface while I can feel just fine right under the skin. I go into have a checkup sometime this week. Also managed to get a pinched nerve in my right knee. I don't believe that to be a major issue though, hot/cold packs haven't done much for it.
I've only missed 1 day of work based on this accident, and really it was only because the doctor said not to go. Ultimately I still see this all as a great testament to Mitsu's safety features and more.
Last edited by Ice[DDZ]; Dec 4, 2010 at 06:45 PM.
ralliartblitz:
Near all airbags, all but the driver's side ceiling airbags (the ones that come down to cover the windows).
boondoc & DetroitRA:
The insurance company/police haven't finished with their reporting, so for now I am driving a 2010 Kia Rio rental. I am looking into another Mitsubishi, or perhaps a Subaru. I am undecided. I am waiting to hear back from the insurance company as to what I am getting from them. I have gap insurance, so the car is paid for there. The answer really depends on what I get from Progressive. I've never had this kind of thing happen before, nor has anybody that I know. I am unsure as to what they will be giving me and they haven't been able to confirm anything yet. Sometime this week I should know though.
I would like to note, that I had a 2009, while I was looking through Mitsu's web site... I found that the newer 2011 Ralliarts have a "DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE AIRBAG" in addition to the ones found in my vehicle. The notable part is that my left shin (I'm pretty tall, would have been the knee of a normal person) smashed into the dash during the incident. I can only suspect this was a common issue for accidents with this vehicle. Although I suspect the bruises will heal in time, there may be some minor nerve damage at a skin level on my shin. Don't know yet, it's numb on the surface while I can feel just fine right under the skin. I go into have a checkup sometime this week. Also managed to get a pinched nerve in my right knee. I don't believe that to be a major issue though, hot/cold packs haven't done much for it.
I've only missed 1 day of work based on this accident, and really it was only because the doctor said not to go. Ultimately I still see this all as a great testament to Mitsu's safety features and more.
Near all airbags, all but the driver's side ceiling airbags (the ones that come down to cover the windows).
boondoc & DetroitRA:
The insurance company/police haven't finished with their reporting, so for now I am driving a 2010 Kia Rio rental. I am looking into another Mitsubishi, or perhaps a Subaru. I am undecided. I am waiting to hear back from the insurance company as to what I am getting from them. I have gap insurance, so the car is paid for there. The answer really depends on what I get from Progressive. I've never had this kind of thing happen before, nor has anybody that I know. I am unsure as to what they will be giving me and they haven't been able to confirm anything yet. Sometime this week I should know though.
I would like to note, that I had a 2009, while I was looking through Mitsu's web site... I found that the newer 2011 Ralliarts have a "DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE AIRBAG" in addition to the ones found in my vehicle. The notable part is that my left shin (I'm pretty tall, would have been the knee of a normal person) smashed into the dash during the incident. I can only suspect this was a common issue for accidents with this vehicle. Although I suspect the bruises will heal in time, there may be some minor nerve damage at a skin level on my shin. Don't know yet, it's numb on the surface while I can feel just fine right under the skin. I go into have a checkup sometime this week. Also managed to get a pinched nerve in my right knee. I don't believe that to be a major issue though, hot/cold packs haven't done much for it.
I've only missed 1 day of work based on this accident, and really it was only because the doctor said not to go. Ultimately I still see this all as a great testament to Mitsu's safety features and more.
. I've known people who opt out, and wreck their car a year or two in. They then find themselves in a pretty tough situation. Best of luck with your insurance, hopefully they'll send you a nice check.Did your '09 not have a driver side knee airbag? I know that my 09 does,
. It may have not fired or something?
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Hmm, does not look like my driver's side knee airbag fired. I will have to look into it, but, as for insurance. Looks like all will be well, they are setting me back to square 1 (basically I will have no debt). Still have yet to see the accident report the state police filed. I went to court today for it and am waiting to hear back from the police about what they say happen. For now though, I am car shopping... Have not decided what to go with for now.
