Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tad Collins





Tad is recovering from a serious bike accident about six weeks ago. Drs. feel he's a very fortunate guy. Here's what Jane had to say:



"Tad was riding his racing bike on a local road (early in the morning, in the dark to avoid the heavy traffic) when he hit a curb head on going 17 miles per hour. He landed on his head and fractured five vertebrae in his spine including C2. He was in the trauma intensive care unit for eight days and home on the tenth day. He wears a brace to support his chest, back and especially his neck. He’ll be in the brace for another six weeks. He’s the miracle of the hospital. All the orthopaedic and neurosurgeons who saw his films say he shouldn’t have survived!! He’s expected to make a complete recovery, which is miraculous!

It’s been six weeks since the accident and he’s progressing well. He actually has his first insurance appointment with clients today, He can’t drive, but works with a colleague who’s happy to be his chauffeur.

We dodged a bullet and feel very blessed. Thanks for the e-mail.
Jane