KOMO 4 News has reported that a severely injured cheerleader, Jessie Follett, has received incredible support from her local community when a benefit dinner was held in her honor. The benefit was to raise money to pay for Jessie’s medical bills. Jessie’s family did not have adequate insurance coverage to pay for her expected medical bills during her recovery. So Jessie’s Redmond High School cheer squad came up with the idea of a benefit dinner.
Jessie, 16, was severely injured in a car accident when she crossed the center line and hit a school bus head on. Jessie received a traumatic brain injury among other injuries. She was in a coma for two weeks. Jessie has limited use of her limbs, but this is expected to improve over time with therapy.
This is touching story. We wish Jessie an exceptional recovery, which may take time given the extent of her injuries.
This story should remind parents to check their auto policies to make sure they have adequate coverage. With teen drivers, who do have higher accident rates than adults, parents should have coverage of at least $100,000 but preferably higher at $300,000 or even $1 Million. Without adequate auto insurance, one accident can cause financial ruin.
