Friday, August 14, 2009

Car accident!

So, I was sitting in my car getting money out of the ATM this morning. I felt like my car was moving. The ATM was getting closer to me. I felt like I was moving sideways. I kept pressing the break and then realized that the ATM machine was moving toward me and not stopping. OMG! It was smashing my mirror into the side of my car and I couldn't drive forward or backwards because I would side swipe the ATM and about that time this maintenance man pops out of the door and I said "You just hit my car. He said "Well didn't you see it moving", and was yelling at me.

I never knew that an ATM machine moves forward when they are doing maintenance on it. I also thought that maybe they would have put a cone in the lane or a sign saying "Maintenance." Out of order or something. Or maybe he should have looked before he started moving the machine into the lane. So, I pulled forward and checked my car out. The mirror had a mark across it. He stopped it just at the right moment. I was in shock that my car just got hit by an ATM. He was a total jerk. He told me to wait. I pulled around and went into the lobby to get my cash. When I got back to my car he asked for my insurance card. He grabbed it and took off. He brought it back and said, "our phone number is xxxxxxxxxx call if you need something" and walked off. What a jerk! I couldn't believe that he was so mean about it. I should have said something back, but I was still in shock with a few tears running down my face because this jerk was acting like it was my fault.

Josh called the company, the jerk's boss said that they are required to put a cone or sign in the lane before maintenance. He was also disappointed that he was so rude to me. I am just thankful that my car wasn't damaged any more than that. I feel bad for the guy. I am sure he will get in trouble, but there wouldn't have been a problem if he wasn't such a jerk. Maybe he will learn his lesson.