Updates 5/8

Over the past few days, I submitted the two papers I was working on for publishing. I sent them to the journals that requested/suggested specific changes. One of the papers was much longer than the previous version. I hope that isn't an issue.

I am also dealing with the insurance company concerning my automobile accident. The latest information is that the vehicle is considered a "total loss" (the cost to repair is more than the value of the vehicle or it cannot be repaired). So it looks like I will be paid the value of the vehicle with the expectation that I will purchase a new one. What a surprise! I actually like my vehicle. Before the accident, it was in excellent condition.

Still Working

I am still working on the hand hygiene paper. I have reviewed and edited most of the paper. There is still work to do reviewing the remaining sections. 

I was out yesterday taking care of business (related to my vehicle). The repair of my vehicle is finally moving forward. Hopefully, all repairs will be completed in a few weeks and the accident will be a distant memory!

Update 4/21

I am enjoying a cup of green tea while I work. I am steadily getting the work on my hand hygiene paper done.

 

 

I decided to have a second pair of eyes review my latest version so I sent the paper to my father for review. Hopefully, he has some time to do a thorough review.

I had an appointment at Enterprise Rent-a-Car scheduled for today (Allstate decided to assist me with the rental of a vehicle to get around while my vehicle is being repaired). The appointment was canceled because Enterprise is out of vehicles for rent.

It is surprising that so many people are renting cars. Months ago, I tried to rent a vehicle and got the same result. People are probably renting cars for travel/vacation. When I was on vacation about six months ago, I was amazed that so many people were traveling. The highways were full. The hotels were fully booked. There seems to be a mad rush to catch up on vacation now that COVID is less of an issue. 

I am still waiting for Allstate to make a decision on the amount I will receive for inconvenience (I assume the matter is not closed). I am hoping I will receive more than they are currently offering.

Car Accident Update

My insurance claim was "on hold" because Allstate could not reach me. Of course, I was away for a while dealing with health issues. Allstate Insurance left me several messages (mostly email messages). 

I contacted Allstate about my claim a few days ago to restart the processing.  The Claim Handler was ready and got things moving! We selected a repair shop to prepare an estimate and make repairs to the vehicle. We talked about health expenses related to the accident. We talked about payment for inconvenience. I am happy with the progress.

The Claim Handler sent me a letter for signature. I am a little disappointed with the limit she placed on health expenses (When asked, I did not provide an actual dollar amount for medical expenses that were related to the accident, but told her I needed to find my paperwork, including bills). The amount for inconvenience is also low. If she got her way, I would receive a little over $1,000 for medical expenses plus inconvenience. I sent her an email with questions and concerns.

Insurance Update

Allstate requested information on my car accident and I provided it. (I now have a new claim number. The information provided will be processed under the new number.)

Insurance update

My insurance company requested information on my car accident so I provided it. I hope my insurance issue will be resolved soon. (In case you are wondering, YES - I am insured with GEICO and I also worked there. Just coincidence of course. At GEICO, I worked on requirements/user stories for a new system. I am now a Design & Usability professional but not at GEICO).

I did not know GEICO should be involved in deciding what costs/expenses should be paid. I explained in the email:

"I am a little confused by your email/correspondence. The email states 'GEICO has received notice of a claim against our insured for an accident'. Does this mean someone submitted a claim for my insurance (with GEICO) to pay? I hope not. There should be a claim for another person's insurance to pay my costs associated with an accident."

I have a few photos of the vehicle on my phone. I did not provide the photos in my email to GEICO. I probably should provide later. I provided the pictures to Allstate Insurance.