In the blink of an eye Kerry Grant’s life changed forever. A terrible car crash made it necessary for her to overcome multiple fractures and serious lifelong physical disabilities. Just weeks after her marriage ended, Grant suddenly found herself in a harrowing situation. One of the four-wheel drives that became part of this incident pinned her between two of the cars, dragging her excruciatingly for 20 meters. Her attack during an everyday walk quickly turned her life as she knew it completely upside down, all in a few short seconds.
When Grant arrived at the hospital, medical staff found pieces of windshield lodged in his face. The extent of her injuries was staggering: three pelvic fractures, two spinal fractures, and a compound fracture of her left tibia. She tore or ruptured nearly every ligament in both knees. With this injury, her long and painful journey of recovery began.
Grant spent three months of her life hdwbench the hospital, where she had multiple surgeries and medical care to put her body back together. After her discharge, she needed six weeks of around-the-clock care at home. In fact, for the first two months after her accident, she was bedridden and had someone caring for her needs as she recovered.
Despite her tenacious spirit and competitive instinct, Grant was on a long and grueling road after her first treatment. She had four more surgeries and months of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. It was two and a half years after the crash until she had full time independent mobility. Along this journey she experienced a variety of challenges and obstacles.
“The hardest part was realizing how much I relied on others during my recovery,” Grant stated. “What can I do for myself so I can feel like I’m in control?” This question would prove to be a central theme as she worked to overcome her physical impairments and earn her independence again.
The financial impact of her crash was extreme. Fortunately, Grant’s income protection insurance payments started almost immediately after the incident, which helped give her peace of mind during her recovery. After two and a half years of battling the aftermath of the crash, she received an out-of-court settlement and payout to help cover ongoing medical treatments.
The truth is you’re never going to care how much it was when you do need it. As a recipient of the generous financial support that made her recovery financially possible, Grant shared her experiences. She stressed the need to be ready for the surprises life throws our way. These traumatic events have long-term effects on both personal finance and overall health.
While she was starting to move toward a healthier life, Grant became an advocate for others experiencing the same struggles. Her experiences fueled her to tell her story for the possible purpose of inspiring others who may find themselves on the wrong path.
