are they obligated to pay him? i agree they certainly should pay him as well as taking care of the medical and rehab cost he will endure. will he get a pension? sorry but i dont know the legalities of this, regardless the kid should receive everything at the nfl's disposal to take care of him and his family. was he married? did he have children? this is a terrible tragedy.
"Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3012739
Ouch....that's bad. Also, he's not out of the woods yet as far as survival. What an ugly start to the season.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3012739
Ouch....that's bad. Also, he's not out of the woods yet as far as survival. What an ugly start to the season.
Bills doctor's were on local AM radio reporting in detail on KE's situation. They say next 3 or so days are key ... will determine if he needs further surgery. Still risk of pnemonia, clotting, etc ... which could be fatal. Chance he'll walk again. 4 hours of surgery withing hour of collision.
You guys shouldn't jump on Berman ... his guys probably went to wgr550 for info where this was aired.
You guys shouldn't jump on Berman ... his guys probably went to wgr550 for info where this was aired.
The only good thing is his spinal cord was not severed. This means there is a chance he will walk again. He has some feeling in all extremities which gives him a chance.
He's sedated and on a ventilator on purpose to rest the neck and reduce swelling.
There is always a chance of death with cervical spine surgery due to clots and pneumonia. The chance is very low, but it was prudent that the doc mentions this.
I think the most likely scenario is that he regains some movement and likely gets around with a walker or some assist devices.
My prayers are with him.
-Sean
He's sedated and on a ventilator on purpose to rest the neck and reduce swelling.
There is always a chance of death with cervical spine surgery due to clots and pneumonia. The chance is very low, but it was prudent that the doc mentions this.
I think the most likely scenario is that he regains some movement and likely gets around with a walker or some assist devices.
My prayers are with him.
-Sean
I'm sure he has insurance through them to cover the bills. But I'm curious to know if he will get any kind of disability payout, long-term care if necessary, or pension. I'm sure he'll get all of his salary from this year, but I wonder about his future.
I guess all of that is secondary to his condition, but I'm still curious to know.
