The two-car accident occurred near the entrance to the Workout Club and Wellness Center and the Acupuncture Whole Health building. A man driving a blue minivan and a woman driving a blue SUV were in a car collision that caused heavy damage to both vehicles. The male minivan driver is the one who suffered head injuries in the accident.
The man was first taken to Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts but later was flown to Boston Medical Center for treatment of his head injuries which were described as serious. One of the difficulties with head injuries is that they sometimes take a while to become fully apparent. A person could have memory issues, or a personality change that becomes an issue over time.
According to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control, traumatic brain injuries are sustained by approximately 1.7 million people each year. A traumatic brain injury or TBI can lead to problems with:
The man's family said they are hopeful that he will have a full recovery. If the driver of the SUV is determined to be negligent in any way, she may be held liable for the man's personal injury.
Source: Salem Patch, "UPDATE: One Flown to Boston After Crash," Jake O'Donnell, Aug. 21, 2012
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