Dogman, I am so sorry this is all happening to you!! Sometimes it seems like everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.

Do you have an attorney that can deal with the insurance company? There are so many on tv that promise they won't charge you unless they win your case, and even tho it may not be about the money, it should be out of your hands and they can worry with the insurance company.

As for the O2 thing, Make sure it is on your list, but also, put a sticky note on the canister its self reminding you to turn it on. Heck, have notes all over your place, what ever will work for you!

Yep, if I get in a hurrry, or just do not pay attention, I trip over my hoses several times. Mine seems to be when I get up from sitting and actually step on it, nearly pulling my nose off it seems!!

I have been having trouble with my hoses all knotting and tyng up, until the group here enlightened me about swivel connecters.

I certainly pray you will be ok, and there are no more serious injuries that will pop up. It seems like a lady said she was hit by a car, not to long ago. And another member said someone hit the car because they were on a cell phone!!

I say get you an attorney that will work for their money, and let them deal with the insurance companies. But do not agree to a settlement to soon, one way or the other, until you know the full extent of your injuries, and if any out patient therapy or anything is going to be needed in the future.

I hope you are going to be ok, you seem to be a very strong willed person,so please take care of yourself, and ask folks for help if you need it.
BJ

One of the things I've found over the last couple of years - when I'm tired or distracted I start getting easily tangled in my hose. Time to sit or lie down and rest for a bit. It's important to remember that our stamina and muscular system/motor control is compromised - isn't what is once was.
It's easy to get absorbed in what we are doing and forget we must pace ourselves. When I'm doing things, I try to stop every 10 or 15 minutes so I don't get worn out
A way to keep the hose from ripping your face of is pass a loop of it under a belt if you are wearing one double loop throuhgh a beltloop if not. I wear it under my shirt/tshirt so the upper loop to the cannula can't get caught. I'd imagine an across the shoulder loop (like a bandolier) with the hose double looped or clipped to the bottom would also work (if wearing a dress or duster), taking the stress of your ears and face...

Dennis

Sorry to hear about this Dogman,you're an awesome person,keep your chin up!

I am so sorry to here about your troubles. When you hurt we all hurt with you.
Insurance people are in a world of there own!!
As for your hose I have learned to scoot my feet when I walk. This way I can feel the cord when it gets tangled in my feet.
God bless you my dear sweet young man!!!

Sorry about what happened to you!! Ins co are so frustrating!! Take deep breaths & it is going to work out for you.

Thanks so much for your help and encouragement. I mean it. In the past I kind of thought I did not need it, but when things pile up on one, it sure is nice to hear. The good news is the insurance co and I settled on the car. Because of the age of the car its a 2001 and the estimate on the damage, which almost all cosmetic They are sending me a check because they totaled it. And I think it was fair. I had put about $1500in it in the past yr. Living in the country makes it super important to have good transportation. Now the medical is another matter. The neck thing is not getting an better. I'm not sure what to try next. I will keep you posted. Thanks a lot folks.

Adding support and happy thoughts dogman. Ugh. One more thing to deal with sometimes sends me close to the edge. You keep on keeping on. I'm pullin' for you.

Don't let the dumba**, or his insurance company off the hook, Bro!
..Include your own needs..(O2), etc.

Sorry it happened Dogman, but You come first, in that one!

JMO

teespoon

Oh Dogman I am so very sorry this happened to you. I think you should probably sue for your medical bills. Hate to say it but it's the only thing you can do to recover financially. I was walking across the street a week ago last Tuesday and a woman who was driving and texting hit me and sent me flying. Landed on my back and ended up in the hospital. I'm in agony and find that things are "moving" around my back and along my left side. Very scared. My Primary wants me to see a spine specialist just to make sure but can't get in till next Tues. Tuesday seems to be the day I should never go out. All joking aside, try to get an attorney and let them handle the insurance company. It's weird, but we pay into these companies for a lifetime and when something goes wrong they don't want to know or hear from you. Corporate America!

Sorry about your trouble dogman. Glad your car is getting taken care of but so should you. Hope you can get help for that. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...

Curt

hey Dog.,,go for the gold brother! :)

If you want the insurance company to pay for your medical bills don't sign anything and don't cash the check they are sending.

So sorry Roger to hear about your stress. It seems just calling an insurance company is stress enough. Hope you are taking care of yourself. I haven't been on much because I have no good news. Hang in there my friend and hopefully things will start to look up.
Love and Hugs

I hope things work out better for you. As I said in my first post, let your lawyer handle the insurance company, and do not be in a hurry tosettle for your medical. If you say they settled on a price for the car, and you had to sign something, that is where a laywer comes in, to make sure it is for the car only and you are not agreeing to release them.

I do hope you are feeling a bit better, and please remember to turn on those canisters when you go out with your friends.
BJ