Teen Survives Car Accident: Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury

When Will first arrived to Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011, his only way of communicating was with a head nod. Will and his family were in a horrific accident that left Will in critical condition in Nebraska, with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). After spending five weeks in the Intensive Care Unit in Nebraska, he was transferred to Nationwide Children's, where he would stay for the next five months. Every day was filled with activity for Will on the rehabilitation floor. He worked with speech, physical, and occupational therapists. Soon, Will said his first word -- "mom" -- laughed out loud, walked with assistance, and regained the confidence he had lost since his accident.
Today, Will relies on a wheelchair most of the time, but he continues to grow stronger every day.

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A dui driver tbone me Coming home from work. He gave me a traumatic brain injury. My speech is slurry and broken, i see double vision without special glasses.. He change my life upside down!

[Leigh_Belula]

Our daughter has triumphed after her traumatic injury despite the fact that the hospital lied to us repeatedly and refused to care for her. She is my hero! We love her and are so proud of her.

[ginanmarcus]

I love wills since of humor with his sister. what a great family. good will and God bless

[chrislockhart]

I actually know will i went to highschool with him hes an awesome dude

[NationwideChildrens]

Thank you for your comments! We love the Smith family!

[kimkirtland]

Our daughter is a freshman volleyball player at Kenyon this year and we also know the Burkholder family. Your family's story is truly inspiring and we will pray for your son's continued recovery. We hope the full and half marathon went well for you and look forward to meeting you at Kenyon in the future.

[jacksmiththeboss]

I have a brain injury and my family said to bad for you we don't care. I'm glad this young man has a family that cares

[omobolanleidowu]

Very inspiring. Will's strength just goes to affirm that impotence really is not of the body but of the mind. He has a strong mind, God bless you Will!! Can't wait to see you stand on your own and walk. All you need is Willpower!
#teamWillpower

[nicksvlogs]

you know im 14 and i ride my bike every where and iv allmost goten hit so meny times and it puts me in a bad mood every time and seeing this just make me so happy that iv not goting in a bad wreck in my life yet god blees the kid

[jlink]

Shout out to my mom and her wonderful team at Knox Community Hospital, Rehab and Wellness center in Mount Vernon Ohio for getting to work with such a special young man. Will is such a strong fighter and has touched so many lives. Prayers are lifted up everyday.

[amandagarcia]

This broke my heart get better will you are an inspiration

[MissJewell]

It's great to see how far Will has come...what an inspiration!

[seanm]

You go will u have inspired me to never give up and to not ever put any limitations on my self or telling my self I can’t do something you keep striving man ur an amazing young man❤️😊

[trishloiacono]

An Amazing family! A strong family that work together to get the best outcome for their child!

[danhughes]

I have brain injury from to rear end car accidents....your last comment...hit me hard
Now I'm going to have will power too...thanks

[RachelandOlivia]

Love you, Smith Family! Its great seeing your progress!

[itsyourmethod]

Thank u so much for this and the braveness!

After some Traumatas i was healing my Body, but the hard work was on the mind. I had Amnesia and had to learn even languages Again that i already knew.
Making YouTube Videos helps me to relearn languages i used to know and to help not only my patients but hopefully soon more people who re overweight as a physical therapist and a weight loss coach.

Hope this will inspire someone to start whatever they love doing!

Cheers from Germany

[sandycan]

Will your an inspiration and I know you have a wonderful future ahead! Good luck Will ! 😊❤️❤️

[jilltacheny]

Happy to hear he is improving god be with you.

[gerkmode]

this is beautiful. good luck at the race!