A Go Fund Me page has been launched to help ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller, a Webb City resident, as he recovers from a June 17 accident that left him with broken ribs, multiple fractures and forced an amputation of his left arm.
A $30,000 goal has been set and as of this writing, $23,250 has been raised.
From the Go Fund Me page:
On Wednesday, June 17, Matt's life changed in an instant.He was involved in a devastating accident with a semi-truck, was ejected from his vehicle, and airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite the severity of the crash, Matt has shown incredible strength every step of the way.
Matt suffered a compound fracture of his left femur, a shattered left kneecap, multiple broken ribs, and lost a significant amount of blood. To save his life, doctors performed an emergency amputation of his left arm. Remarkably, his head, neck, and spine were spared serious injury.
Matt remains in the ICU, where he continues to make inspiring progress each day. He has had additional surgeries, including a procedure on his left leg and a shoulder surgery to evaluate his future prosthetic options. While the road to recovery will be long and challenging, his determination and positive spirit have never wavered. In true Matt fashion, he's already joking that he plans to become "the best one-armed bartender ever."
As Matt focuses on healing, his family and friends are focused on being by his side. The months ahead will include extensive medical care, rehabilitation, travel to appointments, prosthetic planning, and countless unexpected expenses.
This GoFundMe has been created to help ease the financial burden on Matt and his family so they can focus on what matters most—his recovery. Your generosity will help offset medical and rehabilitation costs, travel and lodging for family members, daily living expenses, and other unforeseen costs that come with such a life-altering injury.
If you're able to give, no matter the amount, thank you. If you can't donate, sharing this page and keeping Matt and his family in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.
On behalf of Matt and his family, thank you for your overwhelming love, support, and generosity. Every message, prayer, and contribution reminds us we are not facing this journey alone.
7 comments:
I guess his employer can't afford to help,
Yeah I am not sure about that one. Doesn’t pass the test. Good employer with benefits. It’s a bad situation and I am a fan. But asking for money… not feeling it.
Wouldn’t he make plenty of money and have decent insurance?
Employees having this sounds like socialism or communism to most republicans though.
Miller was 100% at fault in this accident. He makes more than 90% of the people in Joplin. My compassion wanes.
Terrible tragedy! I am sure if Mr. Miller was not at fault; Lawyers are standing outside his room in the hospital waiting to sign him to the dotted line to represent him - looking at Millions of Dollars in Damages and Legal Fees.
Whoops - Just got the answer - Yes, according to the official crash report, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller was at fault for the accident.
The Collision: Miller was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming semi-truck - hopefully not talking, texting, watching on his phone, fell asleep, or under the influence. So possibly now the Truck Driver and his Company - has Attorneys waiting in line to collect from Matt, especially if was on assignment from ESPN at the time - and bringing ESPN to the Legal Table.
I guess you don't understant how Pure Comparative Negligence works.
Also, the truck involved is apparently owned by a company that has over 10,000 power units and over 10,000 drivers.
Them are some deep pockets!
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