We had a situation recently that has taught me a valuable lesson. I believe the insurance scam is called "swoop and squat" and it is so frightening. We were on our way from Laredo, Tx to Panama City. We were still in Texas (I think along Hwy 76 but not sure of the highway at this point). It was early evening and two cars pulled up beside our D Truck. The first one quickly pulled in front of us and slowed down as though he was going to take an exit. My husband was driving and he slowed down to avoid hitting the car. Suddenly the second one jumped over in front of us and came to a dead stop! Frank was able to stop the truck (amazing with a full load!)and avoid hitting the second car. If we had hit that second car, the only witness would have been his Mexican friend in the first car who is part of the scam!
The problem for me was that I was in the back fixing supper and with the sudden stop I was thrown around the sleeper like a rag doll. I ended up in a sort of sitting position partially under the dash in the front. I passed out at some point so I don't know how I got there but I broke the computer stand and the laptop! ER xrays show I don't have any major injuries but it still hurts to take a deep breath or to move certain ways.
The lesson learned is: Hold on or sit down as much as possible when preparing meals in the sleeper while moving. Also now if we have to stop suddenly Frank will yell, "DOWN" and I'll sit down wherever I am.
We are on vacation for a couple of weeks now so I'll have some time to heal but just wanted to warn you all about holding on or sitting down when doing stuff in the sleeper - you never know!! india
India Hamner
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The problem for me was that I was in the back fixing supper and with the sudden stop I was thrown around the sleeper like a rag doll. I ended up in a sort of sitting position partially under the dash in the front. I passed out at some point so I don't know how I got there but I broke the computer stand and the laptop! ER xrays show I don't have any major injuries but it still hurts to take a deep breath or to move certain ways.
The lesson learned is: Hold on or sit down as much as possible when preparing meals in the sleeper while moving. Also now if we have to stop suddenly Frank will yell, "DOWN" and I'll sit down wherever I am.
We are on vacation for a couple of weeks now so I'll have some time to heal but just wanted to warn you all about holding on or sitting down when doing stuff in the sleeper - you never know!! india
India Hamner
[font color="purple"] FEDEX [/font][font color="blue"]Custom Critical[/font]
D Unit
Wisdom is what's left after we've run out of personal opinions
