Beat the odds and survived the crash, the impared driver died.
My name is Patty and on May 9, 2011 while driving for my job an impared driver crossed the double yellow line in a 55mph zone and hit my car head on. He died on impact and I managed to survive and was transported to the University of Virginia Medical Centers Level 1 Shock Trauma Unit where they saved my life and the journey to rebuilt my crushed legs begin. After over 8+ surgeries, 200+ visits to physical therapy and 2.5 years I am able to walk unassisted. I remember everything before, during and after the crash an am currently in therapy for PTSD. I did not sustain a brain injury but having hearing problems and BPPV. I thank god everyday that I’m alive, can walk and do not have a TBI despite knowing that I will never be physically or mentally the same. My workman’s compensation company has been very good to me. However, I’ve reached MMI and am going to have to take a FCE (functional capacity evaluation) this month. Has anyone out there ever had to deal with WC and what should I expect? Do they really think I can return to my job as a medical sales representative or to any job?
