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Cyclist seriously injured in Berwyn

I don't have much information other than what's in the story:

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2012/12/04/bicyclist-struck-by-truck-...

Thursday, someone who knows the rider posted on a local FB page that he was still in ICU.

This happened 2 blocks from us and we go through that intersection virtually every day whether driving, walking, or biking. In fact, my daughter and I passed through there on our tandem shortly before this happened.  It is one of my least favorite intersections to ride or walk through. The City of Berwyn installed a red light camera there due to the high number of accidents, but it only monitors 26th street, not East Avenue.

Thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery

Vince

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 5, 2013 at 5:04pm

Now this is good news (and not just in terms of ease of travel).

Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi said:

Response from Kim: 

That's such a nice idea! Saturday and Sunday early afternoons are good. Keep in mind that Justin may not be at RML for more than 2 more weeks. After that he would move to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago downtown.

I'm not sure about what he would need for his room. I'll think about it and let you know.

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on February 14, 2013 at 12:56pm

Update: 

 Justin has begun to speak in a whisper (mostly yes or no answers) and he has been writing in short sentences, although his ability to communicate is still inconsistent. He can also sit up by himself for short periods of time. All steps in the right direction!
They are planning to transfer him to another rehabilitation center in downtown Chicago later this week, where he will undergo intense physical therapy for 4-6 weeks. He should then be able to return home, where he will need 24-hour in-home care and continue with outpatient physical therapy. 
Permalink Reply by yaj 7.4 on February 25, 2013 at 3:02pm

I just wanted to let Justin know that we're still thinking about him too and hope he is still improving.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 25, 2013 at 4:06pm

+1  Has Justin been transferred to the downtown rehab center?

yaj 3.2 said:

I just wanted to let Justin know that we're still thinking about him too and hope he is still improving.

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on February 25, 2013 at 4:26pm

Yes, he's at RIC in River North. An update from Feb. 20th:

Today Justin was cleared by the orthopedic surgeon regarding his leg and scapula/clavicle fractures. This means his fractures have healed enough that he can can weight bearing activities on his left leg and arm. 

He is learning how to sit up straighter during physical therapy and he's also sitting up straighter in his wheelchair. He also got to try standing up during PT, which he was able to do with a lot of assistance from the therapist.

We also went to canine therapy tonight. The dogs performed on an obstacle course and Justin got to pet a Golden Retriever named Max and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernard.

Anne Alt said:

+1  Has Justin been transferred to the downtown rehab center?

yaj 3.2 said:

I just wanted to let Justin know that we're still thinking about him too and hope he is still improving.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 26, 2013 at 9:22am

Thanks for sharing this encouraging news.  Congrats to Justin!

Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi said:

Yes, he's at RIC in River North. An update from Feb. 20th:

Today Justin was cleared by the orthopedic surgeon regarding his leg and scapula/clavicle fractures. This means his fractures have healed enough that he can can weight bearing activities on his left leg and arm. 

He is learning how to sit up straighter during physical therapy and he's also sitting up straighter in his wheelchair. He also got to try standing up during PT, which he was able to do with a lot of assistance from the therapist.

We also went to canine therapy tonight. The dogs performed on an obstacle course and Justin got to pet a Golden Retriever named Max and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernard.

Anne Alt said:

+1  Has Justin been transferred to the downtown rehab center?

Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on April 1, 2013 at 3:24pm
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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on April 18, 2013 at 1:37pm

How's Justin doing now?

Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi said:

Yes, he's at RIC in River North. An update from Feb. 20th:

Today Justin was cleared by the orthopedic surgeon regarding his leg and scapula/clavicle fractures. This means his fractures have healed enough that he can can weight bearing activities on his left leg and arm. 

He is learning how to sit up straighter during physical therapy and he's also sitting up straighter in his wheelchair. He also got to try standing up during PT, which he was able to do with a lot of assistance from the therapist.

We also went to canine therapy tonight. The dogs performed on an obstacle course and Justin got to pet a Golden Retriever named Max and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernard.

Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on April 23, 2013 at 4:04pm

He's currently at RIC in Willowbrook.

From the Justin Carver Facebook page, posted April 17th:

Justin's Physical Therapist sent these photos of him in the "stander", a device which holds his legs so he can stand up. I love that he's wearing all of his Raiders gear too. He looks great!



Anne Alt said:

How's Justin doing now?

Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi said:

Yes, he's at RIC in River North. An update from Feb. 20th:

Today Justin was cleared by the orthopedic surgeon regarding his leg and scapula/clavicle fractures. This means his fractures have healed enough that he can can weight bearing activities on his left leg and arm. 

He is learning how to sit up straighter during physical therapy and he's also sitting up straighter in his wheelchair. He also got to try standing up during PT, which he was able to do with a lot of assistance from the therapist.

We also went to canine therapy tonight. The dogs performed on an obstacle course and Justin got to pet a Golden Retriever named Max and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernard.

Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on April 23, 2013 at 4:07pm

In other news related to this:

Kim MacGregor Carver
Yesterday there was a huge development in the case against the person who hit Justin. The toxicology report finally came back - positive for THC. The 18-year-old is being charged with Felony Aggravated DUI.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on April 23, 2013 at 4:31pm

Thank you for the updates.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on April 23, 2013 at 4:33pm

yes, thanks, but the link you provided is broken. When I click on it I get to a Facebook page with this content:

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Vince Zaworski said:

In other news related to this:

Kim MacGregor Carver
Yesterday there was a huge development in the case against the person who hit Justin. The toxicology report finally came back - positive for THC. The 18-year-old is being charged with Felony Aggravated DUI.

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