mr-rad Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I'm with Buzz on this one! I hope and although I'm not religous prey that he pulls through. My thoughts are with his family and friends as they must be going through hell. For a little un he's got some balls! Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I've been thinking about this a lot at work today, not helped by the RSS Reader reminding me every hour, and I still can't quite believe it's happened... I don't think there is a nicer bloke in the world you could ever wish to meet. I was always impressed by him because he created his own style of presenting, and unlike most failed motoring presenters, he didn't just try and copy Clarkson. But what's really got to me is, of the three presenters it would just have to be Hammond, they always jokingly say in the program that they try and dream up new and exicting ways of killing him and the first time they have a major accident whilst making the program and it's Richard... Like I said earlier, I just hope the BBC don't use it as a cheap excuse to pull the plug, because I'm sure that's the last the thing Richard would want. As an aside I have already sent an email, via the Top Gear web site, expressing my best wishes and will be making a donation to the Air Ambulance. Quote
Gavin Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Hope he recovers and best wishes to his family, my favourite TV presenter by far, he's a cracking bloke. I must admit, not being much of a couch potato, I had never seen or heard of Braniac untill Sunday when I came across it on some channell called sky one, which I have never watched before. I must admit it was ace and again Hammond made it like he does with Top Gear. Hope they don't take Top Gear away, I'd might as well sell my T.V. Quote
GlennB Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 This has been on my mind all day. I just hope he pulls through....... Glenn Quote
perksy Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Best Wishes to the Hamster and his family Fingers crossed everything's going to be ok Quote
chazpowerslide Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I echo all the positive comments so far in wishing Richard a speedy recovery. Chaz. Quote
Muttleys V8 Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Bit of a shock to hear about the Hamster Hope he gets well soon. Steve Quote
Vinny's Westie Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Seen the bbc web site and the following looks promising..... "Clarkson told The Sun newspaper that Hammond had smiled when Clarkson had insulted his driving skills. He also said the presenter had no visible injuries following the ordeal he had been through other than a black eye. " Link here Does good recovery mean full recovery? Quote
MVS Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Seen the bbc web site and the following looks promising....."Clarkson told The Sun newspaper that Hammond had smiled when Clarkson had insulted his driving skills. He also said the presenter had no visible injuries following the ordeal he had been through other than a black eye. " Link here Does good recovery mean full recovery? Sadly not necessarily. The brain is a difficult organ to predict with regards to damage and recovery, after being rattled around in it's own box. It is just a matter of time, and letting the neuro guys prevent any further trauma from occuring. We're all still rooting for a full recovery though Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Seen the bbc web site and the following looks promising..... "Clarkson told The Sun newspaper that Hammond had smiled when Clarkson had insulted his driving skills. He also said the presenter had no visible injuries following the ordeal he had been through other than a black eye. " Link here Does good recovery mean full recovery? I can't work out what they mean by 'Good' recovery either. To my mind it is relative, some could mean good, as in he is still alive, regardless of disability, etc. But, for such an out going guy like him I'm not sure that would be good. For me a 'Good' recovery for a man like that would mean being able to continue with driving/presenting/etc. Although the fact he recognise Clarkson, heard and understood what he said and was able to react to it at such an early stage *has* to be a good thing surely... Quote
adhawkins Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Latest from Sky News. He's making 'satisfactory progress', and has been moved from Intensive Care to a High Dependancy Unit. Andy Quote
scott beeland Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Does good recovery mean full recovery? I can't work out what they mean by 'Good' recovery either. Don't try and work it out then mate. Everyones rooting for Hamster but along with the work of the Neurology/neurosurgical/critical care and rehab teams TIME is a huge factor in brain injury recovery. We're just going to have to wait and hope for the best outcome. With all the best will/skills in the world; prediction of recovery from significant brain injury is not something any one in the field would make at this stage Quote
BuGsBuNnY Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 The first 24 hours are critical. He survived that and from then on, its a case of letting the brain heal naturally, unless there is any haemorrage, which could require surgical ntervention. That's the broad stokes according to my partner. Recovery is unfortunately slow and there are no guarantees. I can't see him coming back anytime soon, although I am hoping that he will. He is in good hands, Leeds General is very good for those type of injuries. Keep fighting Richard! Quote
Boomy Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 The thing i hate about situations like this is that the news updates have to start with "the top gear presenter Richard Hammond...." and you just sit holding your breath for a moment because you know the next sentence is either gonna make you sigh with relief or sit with your head in your hands for a while. Would anyone happen to know how you are treated in the eyes of the law regards driving if you have had any form of brain injury?. Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 The thing i hate about situations like this is that the news updates have to start with "the top gear presenter Richard Hammond...." and you just sit holding your breath for a moment because you know the next sentence is either gonna make you sigh with relief or sit with your head in your hands for a while. Would anyone happen to know how you are treated in the eyes of the law regards driving if you have had any form of brain injury?. Depends on the syptoms. If he is left with some forms of Epylispe (spelling?) then he will not be allowed a licence... Quote
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