DS improved since he woke up.

[MarylandMom117]

By improved, I mean he finally got our names down. He remembers the State we live in and our address. Much improvement over the "Whats my name?" thing. He can finally move his arm, so so at least he's not as tired anymore. The doctor says DS was very unfortunate in the fact that a piece of metal severed some nerves. Which basically means DS might not be able to walk for a while....or not at all. They cant really tell.

Also, the insurance pulled through. The guy (truck driver) is being charged with seven deaths and the bills from the injured ten people. He's also getting charged for DUI and for vehicle theft. I'm just glad my family is still intact (not dead). The school is being stupid and telling me that if DS doesnt come to school that I'll be fined.

Sure, my son who was unconscious for three days and who lost his memory is perfectly fit for school.

Sigh, I have a lot to deal with.

[fantasticfour]

Yeah well don't worry about the school.  The doctors will vouch for you on the reason he's not there.  As far as the driver paying the medical bills, he should pay that AND pain and suffering for your son, your husband, and the rest of the family who are suffering due to stress, emotional distress, and because mom and dad are needed at the hospital and not so much with them.

[luckysevenwow]

the school can go jump off a bridge!

As for your son, any improvement is a good thing. Hope it continues that way for him!

[Ashbeth1978]

I'm glad he's improving. I just joined the group so not sure what happened but judging from this he was in a bad wreck hit by a drunk driver I'm guessing. I'm sorry for that & you & your family will be in my prayers.

[fammatthews4]

I'm glad your DS is improving. How is your DH, is he still in the hospital or has he been sent home? There has to be a medical exemption for the school. Call the school board and find out what your options are. Still keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[KeriAZ]

So glad to hear ur son is awake now. I would go down to the school and get in someones face abt that crap. Id do that early in da morning. Thats BS! Did u get a rental car? Have u called a lawyer?

[wakymom]

So glad he's improving!

As for school, I'd start w/ the principal and explain the situation. If you get nowhere w/ him/her, go higher up to the school board. Being seriously injured in a car accident is a legitimate reason to be absent for several days/weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

[Justamom96]

 I work for an elementary school, and if a parent called us and told us that their child was in an accident, any absences from that would automatically be excused.

Have you called the school and let them know? How about having the hospital fax an "excuse" note to the school that he is an inpatient and they are not sure when he will be released. If that doesn't work, then I would go to the school board and raise a stink.

Good luck, and I hope your son is better soon!

[Barabell]

I'm happy to hear that your son is improving some already.

You and your family have been through so much in the past week. I'm sure you're stressed and running on empty. Hugs.

[amylulu1]

I'm glad he is doing better! I agree with other posters...have the doctor fax an excuse. I believ it is illegal to push truancy with a medical excuse

[MarylandMom117]

Yep, also my DH was in the wreck, although he's doing fine.

Quoting Ashbeth1978:

I'm glad he's improving. I just joined the group so not sure what happened but judging from this he was in a bad wreck hit by a drunk driver I'm guessing. I'm sorry for that & you & your family will be in my prayers.