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Irish_Dem

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9. Yes the fall could have easily killed him.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 08:15 PM

Apr 10

He is going to be in a great deal of pain. So I don't think playing a trumpet will
be something he can do for a while.

I wonder if he can be admitted to a nursing home for some medical care.

Does his doctor know he was pushed?

Maybe someone will call adult protective services.

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My friend has four broken (not bruised, not cracked) ribs. [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 10 OP

Healing vibes on the way to your friend. SheltieLover Apr 10 #1

No. He even denied it to the Police. no_hypocrisy Apr 10 #4

So sorry to hear this. SheltieLover Apr 10 #6

That is awful. MIButterfly Apr 10 #2

how long did it take that asshole son to be arrested? Skittles Apr 10 #3

Your friend needs a safety plan. Irish_Dem Apr 10 #5

Thank you. no_hypocrisy Apr 10 #7

Yes the fall could have easily killed him. Irish_Dem Apr 10 #9

Adult Protective Services have been called and is investigating. no_hypocrisy Apr 10 #11

Excellent that it has been reported. Irish_Dem Apr 10 #12

Depends Sanity Claws Apr 10 #8

Healing is slow in older people. 2 months sounds about right. bucolic_frolic Apr 10 #10

Fractures generally take 6 weeks to heal Warpy Apr 10 #13