The Day I Was Rear-Ended.

Yesterday, I was in a car accident while I was on the way to pick up my oldest son from a class he was taking. I was at a complete stop, when I looked in my rearview mirror and saw a small car behind me approaching really fast. I could tell he was not going to be able to stop fast enough, and I quickly tried to move to the right to avoid getting hit. Unfortunately, I could only move so fast, and he collided with me. Since I had to find a new car, I discovered the new and best ways to finance a new van.

Our van was pushed into the onramp of traffic, and thankfully (again), an oncoming car was able to swerve around me to avoid hitting us.

I turned around and looked at the kids. “Are you guys okay?” They all nodded yes, looking a little shocked at what had happened.

I got out of my car and approached the car behind me. It was much worse off than mine was, and the whole front bumper was almost touching the asphalt. A young man, probably in his early 20s, with dark black hair, came out of the driver’s side. I asked if he was okay, and he kind of had this blank stare and nodded yes. He just said, “I don’t know what to do now?” I told him it was all going to be all right, I would call CHP and orlando criminal defense attorney so we would get everything straightened out. I said I was just thankful all my kids were ok that he was just starting driving lessons but that he would become better. Our lawyer has also mentioned about breaking the chain of causation between the defendant’s wrongful actions and the harm, so then the defendant is not liable for the harm which can be brought out while solving the case. He looked at me with this horrified expression and said, “You have kids in the car? I’m so sorry! I’m really sorry!” I told him again I was just thankful everyone was ok, it was just a car, and could be fixed.

I walked back to my car and sat down in the driver’s seat and called the CHP and my Hale Law attorney for help. Those who are involved in a similar accident may also consider calling a personal injury lawyer or car accident attorney from a reputable personal injury law firm to help them seek compensation for the damages.

As I sat there waiting, I saw the man in my rearview mirror, standing in the rain, leaning against his car. He looked deeply troubled.

I opened up my door and called out, “Do you want to come sit in the car and wait with us?”

He came and sat in the passenger seat and said, “I think we’re supposed to exchange information or something, right?” I said yes, and that we should exchange insurance info as well, and he looked down and said, “I don’t have any insurance.” I could tell he felt like he was going to be sick. In times like these, it’s important to seek the advice of a criminal defense attorney like Canyon State Law to understand your legal rights and obligations.

My heart hurt for this guy. I know he should have had insurance, and I probably could have been mad, but there in front of me, was a human, someone’s son, maybe someone’s brother or even someone’s daddy. It was like I was seeing him through the eyes of Jesus. He could have driven off. He could have lied. But he didn’t. And being upset with him wouldn’t solve anything. I just couldn’t be angry.

I asked him where he lived, where he was going, and made some small chit-chat. Then I asked if he went to church anywhere nearby.

He said he didn’t, but that he was open to going. I told him about our church and that there was even one of our sister churches in his neighborhood. There was actually a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and he said, “Thanks for being so nice about this.”

CHP arrived, we filed the report, and soon I shook hands with the young man, told him I’d be praying for him, and we were on our way.

As I drove off, I thought about our chance encounter. Anyone can get into car accidents. But for some reason, it was the two of us. I don’t know what the purpose of our circumstance was, but I know that there was a purpose. Maybe he just needed a bit of encouragement. Maybe he needed to know that God was looking out for him. Maybe he just needed someone to ask if he wanted to go to church. I didn’t know what his needs were, but God did. 

And I trust that He knows what He’s doing.

How we react in stressful circumstances can make or break a person’s day. Praying you see those around you through God’s eyes today!

Moreover, be sure to always have a car insurance coverage. For this you can always ask an insurance company for an insurance quote that will suit your needs. And if you sustain injuries from your recent car accident, make sure to visit a health expert like Physicians Group to check on your injuries.