Broken bones are nasty and if you can prove the other driver was at fault can usually lead to decent settlements. Well above the cost of your car but not near enough to cover pain and suffering.
What to expect from the bones:
Immediate - hurts like a SOB any time you move from bones grating. 3-6 weeks until bones knit. Remember, every time you breathe you're moving the muscles along your rib cage so try to avoid breathing as much as possible
Next ache, tenderness to pressure and stiffness as the excess calcium, edema (blood clot) and any scar tissue in the surrounding area disolve and get re-absorbed by the body. 6 weeks to a year.
Stiffness and pain, particularly duing weather changes. Maybe for life.
Legal Ramifications:
You were at least partially at fault in that situation, probably more than 50% even though the other driver was improperly using their turn signal (signaled at the wrong intersection). Since you were on the side road you are required to wait until the main road is clear. You could argue that due to the road conditions and her indicated turn and her speed you were afraid she would slide into you so you pulled out to get out of the way. You have enough of a case to protect yourself from litigation but unless you can find a lawyer who will take the case on a percentage basis I would not pursue it.
What to expect from a suit:
If the other driver is insured it will never go to court. Insurance companies can't afford to pay the scum sucking lawyers' trial charges so they will settle if you show intent to go to court. If the other driver is not insured or is under insured you will spend more on legal costs than you will recover.
What to expect from the bones:
Immediate - hurts like a SOB any time you move from bones grating. 3-6 weeks until bones knit. Remember, every time you breathe you're moving the muscles along your rib cage so try to avoid breathing as much as possible
Next ache, tenderness to pressure and stiffness as the excess calcium, edema (blood clot) and any scar tissue in the surrounding area disolve and get re-absorbed by the body. 6 weeks to a year.
Stiffness and pain, particularly duing weather changes. Maybe for life.
Legal Ramifications:
You were at least partially at fault in that situation, probably more than 50% even though the other driver was improperly using their turn signal (signaled at the wrong intersection). Since you were on the side road you are required to wait until the main road is clear. You could argue that due to the road conditions and her indicated turn and her speed you were afraid she would slide into you so you pulled out to get out of the way. You have enough of a case to protect yourself from litigation but unless you can find a lawyer who will take the case on a percentage basis I would not pursue it.
What to expect from a suit:
If the other driver is insured it will never go to court. Insurance companies can't afford to pay the scum sucking lawyers' trial charges so they will settle if you show intent to go to court. If the other driver is not insured or is under insured you will spend more on legal costs than you will recover.