That's awful. I'm so glad that you're ok. Just remember it could have been a whole lot worse. Don't ignore the neck/backpain. Make sure you get checked out. I hope your insurance doesn't skyrocket too much. They usually really put the screws to young drivers.
Ha ha...a stickshift in L.A.??? I love stickshifts too, and my last car was but my current car is not. They are fun to drive, but definitely a pain in stop/go traffic.
Anyway, glad you're ok.
TIS
Welcome Joolsie!
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I'm so glad that you're ok. Just remember it could have been a whole lot worse. Don't ignore the neck/backpain. Make sure you get checked out. I hope your insurance doesn't skyrocket too much. They usually really put the screws to young drivers. 
