The Apollo Mission

The Apollo Mission
January 27, 2011
Author: Dustin Wetton

Did you know that the moon is only 223,000 miles away when it is closest to the earth? I did know this, for I recently tried to make it there. Yet sadly, as of yesterday, after eight years of traveling, my mission failed. With only 400 miles to travel, my epic journey came to an abrupt end. My vessel on its voyage to the moon was struck by a moving object, thus resulting in its ultimate demise and termination.

While I was not traveling in a spaceship, or actually even leaving the ground, I really was on a mission to travel the distance to the moon. My vessel was a 1999 Toyota 4Runner named “Myrtle.” Myrtle was hit while parked on the side of the road by a negligent driver, causing damage that resulted in it being a total loss. With 222,600 miles on the speedometer, she was unable to reach the moon before she had to be put down. Yet on her way to the moon, Myrtle was able to travel through beautiful cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Honolulu. While the mission failed, it was a great adventure none the less.

In getting in a car accident, there are many steps that you should take to ensure that you are best protected. First, make sure you gather all of the information from the other persons involved. You will need names, addresses, phone numbers, place of work, drivers license number, and all of their insurance information. Be sure to get the insurance company and policy numbers. If they are not insured, or if you notice that the insurance is past dated, be sure to get even more information than normal as to ensure that you will have some sort of coverage or ability for indemnity. Also, be sure to get all the vehicle information, such as the make, model, color, and license plate number and state. Pictures of the scene are also very helpful, and many insurance companies can have these uploaded to their claims.

Lastly, be sure to call the police and ask for an accident report. Sometimes the police will not respond to a fender-bender, but anything else they will most likely come out and write an accident report. These bits of evidences are highly valued and have much weight in determining fault for insurance companies. If there are any injuries, you should probably go to the hospital. The idea is to get as much documentation and dependable records as possible to ensure that all of your rights are protected. Also, witnesses and their information are valuable. It is also important to remember that insurance is just the first step; you may also have a legal claim and could seek the advice of an attorney who may be able to protect your rights more than insurance is able to.

In conclusion, if someone ruins your ability to get to the moon, make sure that you are as best protected as possible by being a good evidence gathering patron. Myrtle will be missed, but she at least proved once again that it is the means, and not the ends, that brings true happiness.

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