Rehabilitation Success after Drink Driver Nightmare
On 1 November 2003, Tracy Osborne’s life was turned upside down by a drink driver. Tracy and her partner, Steve Haywood, were returning home from visiting Tracy’s father when Andrew Heard crashed head-on into Tracy’s car.
Tracy suffered horrific injuries, including a severe head injury, multiple fractures to her legs, arms and collarbone, and abdominal injuries including a laceration of her liver. She had to be resuscitated twice, and underwent major surgery.
As a result of her injuries, Tracy sustained brain damage and this coupled with her orthopaedic injuries meant that she had a list of ongoing issues even after she had eventually been stabilised. Tracy was not discharged home until July 2004, 10 months after the accident.
Sam Hagar –Rehabilitation Following Serious Road Traffic Accident
Sam Hagar suffered serious head injuries following a road traffic accident in June 2003.
Our short video tells the story of the impact that Sam's accident had on her life and that of her parents; in particular, Sam talks about the rehabilitation she has received and how this has allowed her to recover some of her independence.