Driving Me Nuts

About a year and a half ago, I was involved in an accident. To cut the story short, I was making a right turn and the other party zoomed down from the other side to decorate the front left of the car I was driving. It was also the first time I experienced the deployment of the air bag, but was also disappointing because it didn't fully inflate. Good thing my life didn't depend on it. 

That incident was a blemish in my driving confidence. It made me question my ability in driving. And for the next couple of weeks from then, I drove like old ladies who probably wore very thick heels to reach the pedals. I was paranoid. Of course that recovered quickly enough for me to make trips to as far as Legoland in Malaysia. But it was always something that hung in the air. There were no closure for awhile and hardy looked like it is going to soon.

Then today, I was informed by the lawyer's firm that TP has charged the other party for dangerous driving and we are awarded 80% of the claims. Not only its a closure on something that has been hanging too long for comfort, I am technically cleared and it is a huge relief for my insurance renewal. I should feel relief and happy.

But I am not.

At the first instance of hearing the news, I was very surprised that I am now on the plaintiff side, and even a little sad. I feel for the other party. Old guy who, if I didn't remember wrongly, went to his usual lunch place to have his usual delicious <insert name of food> (I think it was some noodles). And he was on his way home. He must have driven on that stretch of road a thousand times.

In my heart, I honestly hope this will be swift and that all the workshops and lawyers will have gotten their "deserved" share from this incident. For me, I just pray that the other party is still alive and enjoying his favourite neighbourhood food. And I won't need to wear shoes with thick heels just yet.

Drive safe.