Lawyer: 2-year-old hit by foul ball at Cubs-Astros game suffered skull fracture, seizure

[sugardaddy]

 

A 2-year-old girl hit by a foul ball last month at a Houston Astros game suffered a skull fracture and had a seizure, a lawyer for her family said in a statement Wednesday. 

This is the first time the family has released any information about the toddler's condition after the May 29 incident at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The girl was sitting on a relative's lap along the third-base line when she was struck by the foul ball.

She sustained a skull fracture, with associated subdural bleeding, bruising and swelling, Houston attorney Richard Mithoff said Wednesday in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Mithoff added that the girl had a seizure while she was hospitalized and was put on medication to assist in her recovery.

“The family’s foremost concern is about the health of their child, but they also wanted me to extend their thanks to the fans and the Astros for their concern,” Mithoff said.

 

The Cubs' Albert Almora, who hit the foul ball into the stands, had an emotional reaction after the girl was injured.

Last season, all 30 Major League Baseball teams expanded their protective netting to at least the far ends of the dugouts. The Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals have already announced plans to extend the netting to the left- and right-field foul poles. 

 

[Dark Raver Camper]

that netting will suck big time. Better to sit in the outfield.

[KingKolzig]

call up Benny Crump

[housepicks]

I hope that dad blames himself more than anyone else.

[milwaukee mike]

I hope that dad blames himself more than anyone else.

 

if that was the case they wouldn't be speaking through an attorney

 

sad situation but if you have a 2 year old on your lap, you have to pay attention to every pitch, that is pretty much common knowledge

[KingKolzig]

you would think that its ends a good story. but not so fast. thing is probably addicted to drugs and will never have a solid chance at life. completely fuked up brain development

[FairWarning]

if that was the case they wouldn't be speaking through an attorney

 

sad situation but if you have a 2 year old on your lap, you have to pay attention to every pitch, that is pretty much common knowledge

Its tough if you have someone standing in your view, then they are gone (like a vendor).  Not saying this was the case, but its common.  Also, teams have more field seats than 10 years ago to get top dollar.

[kovacsbar]

Sad story feel bad for everyone.

 

saw a lady sitting in third row LF get craned by a Miggy line drive HR.

 

Was bad. My wife caught one of her ear rings

[milwaukee mike]

Its tough if you have someone standing in your view, then they are gone (like a vendor).  Not saying this was the case, but its common.  Also, teams have more field seats than 10 years ago to get top dollar.

 

yeah i agree, and that was a hard line drive

 

i have just seen way too many little kids at baseball games that aren't paying attention, and neither are the parents

[mikeman]

I am willing to sacrifice as many 2 year olds as necessary, to maintain the integrity of the game.

[kovacsbar]

I am willing to sacrifice as many 2 year olds as necessary, to maintain the integrity of the game.

No you ain't.

 

You willing to slap that out on your keyboard so everyone gets a rise out of it and thinks you're a two bit idiot.

 

Charity post.

[FairWarning]

yeah i agree, and that was a hard line drive

 

i have just seen way too many little kids at baseball games that aren't paying attention, and neither are the parents

People are either watching the message boards or their phone.

[FairWarning]

The CWS, Rangers and a couple of other teams extending the netting now only helps the family’s case in Houston. They will get a payday, tough way to get it.

[Jay Trotter]

I am so fucking sick of every time something bad happens, we need to find someone to blame or a way to prevent it from ever happening again. Sometimes bad things happen and it’s nobody’s fault. WTF is a two year old doing at a baseball game anyway and especially sitting that close. If anybody is to blame, it’s the parents.

[milwaukee mike]

I am so fucking sick of every time something bad happens, we need to find someone to blame or a way to prevent it from ever happening again. Sometimes bad things happen and it’s nobody’s fault. WTF is a two year old doing at a baseball game anyway and especially sitting that close. If anybody is to blame, it’s the parents.

 

good point, we can't all live in a bubble nor should we

[Dark Raver Camper]

Did the girl's family, who died at that NHL game, sue?

[FairWarning]

Did the girl's family, who died at that NHL game, sue?

A lawsuit brought by Cecil's family against the NHL and the arena was settled out of court for $1.2 million in April 2004.^[4][5] The Brittanie Nichole Cecil Memorial Scholarship Fund has since been created, which collects donations at every Blue Jackets home game.^[6]

[Dark Raver Camper]

So these people will get paid. Aren't there disclaimers on tickets? 

[FairWarning]

So these people will get paid. Aren't there disclaimers on tickets? 

They will get paid.  There are disclaimers but the teams have been happy to settle.  The White Sox and Texas are placing netting from one foul pole to the other, helping the plantiffs case also.

[housepicks]

Not not seats for a toddler. He might get paid but the guilt he is gonna carry ain’t worth any number.

[Dark Raver Camper]

More discussion on this. The game has been played for maybe 125 years. All of a sudden we need netting.

 

Might as well put it around the entire stadium. It hits the netting in the outfield, it’s a home run. The home team could also rent helmets and a catchers mask to spectators in attempt to mitigate the risks of attending a live ball game.

 

Gee whiz.

[Dark Raver Camper]

Maybe they can also rent out suits of armor.

[KingRevolver]

This is why I sit in the cheap seats.

 

-Merlin

[Dark Raver Camper]

Upper deck outfield may be better than down the line.

 

Tickets for down the line, for a Phillies game, are $75 each. Put netting up, I’d rather sit in the outfield.

[KingKolzig]

i want some beer