Woodruff Baseball Player Returns After Suffering a Brain Injury

On May 13, 2010, Rhett Nelson, a Woodruff High School baseball player, was driving north on Highway 221 when he lost control of his 2002 Ford Sport Trac, overcorrected, lost control, and caused the SUV to flip four and a half times. Rhett suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury and had to be airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for treatment. According to his parents, Rhett suffered his brain injury from the tremendous impact of the accident. His head was pinned against the pavement. Victims in similar situations often benefit from consulting an experienced traumatic brain injury attorney to understand their legal rights and options for compensation.

After three days on life support, seven days in the intensive care unit, and a few more in normal care, Rhett had made enough of a recovery to be released to go home. Doctors told Rhett it could take up to an entire year for him to be able to walk again. Miraculously, less than two weeks after the accident, Rhett was learning to to take steps and was alert and talking. His only lasting side effect has been some short-term memory loss.

By January 2011, Rhett was totally cleared by doctors to return to the game he loved, baseball. On opening day for the Woodruff High School Wolverines', Rhett was in the lineup. He is greatful to his family, friends, and community for their support. With his recovery behind him,he now has his sights set on other goals; the state championship.

Dirk J. Derrick

South Carolina Lawyer Dirk Derrick helps victims recover from car accidents, personal injury & wrongful death.

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