My wife was surprised that I haven’t blog about my accident on Monday. Valid point. So here goes.

I was on my way to the carpool lot Monday morning when I was rear-ended. I wasn’t going very fast as I was slowing down to make a right turn into the parking lot. Just as I was turning into the lot, I was hit from behind. The guy behind me wasn’t going that fast but the road was slippery that morning and he just couldn’t stop.

Actually, since he was sliding sideways at the time, he hit me with the back end of his car. He, of course, went into the ditch and I completed my turn into the carpool lot.

A half hour later the Sheriff arrived and filled out reports. Another half hour later, he gave me a report number and sent me on my way.

Since I was now late for work and knowing that I was going to have to call the insurance company and visit the local body shop, I decided to declare the day a total wash. I went home, changed my clothes and called the insurance company.

The insurance company asked if I was OK and if the car was drivable. I told them yes to both. They then told me to get an estimate and so I headed for the body shop.

The body shop folks were having a slow day so they gave me a estimate right away. A new tail light and bumper cover, $1,100.00. He then faxed the estimate to the insurance company and told me that they could probably fix it yet this week.

Fortunately, I have rental coverage on my insurance policy so when the car does go in, I will still have transportation.

As a side note, I received a check for the repair from the insurance company on Tuesday.  Very impressive.  My insurance company is Auto Owners.  I do like working with those people.