Our lives changed in an instant just a week before Christmas, on December 19th. My girlfriend and I were simply heading home after picking up some food when, without warning, a police cruiser answering a call collided with us at high speed. The impact, which hit my driver's side directly, left me with six fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, while my girlfriend suffered significant cuts, swelling, and bruising. What should have been a joyful holiday season quickly turned into a nightmare of pain and uncertainty.

We immediately sought legal help, but the system, unfortunately, failed us. Despite the accident clearly not being our fault, my lawyer regretfully informed me that due to police immunity in Texas, there was nothing he could do. This news was a devastating blow, adding immense emotional and financial stress to an already overwhelming physical recovery. We're now facing substantial medical bills without the legal recourse we hoped for, leaving us to navigate this challenging journey on our own.

The road to recovery has been an incredibly difficult battle, both physically and mentally. We're enduring countless doctor's visits, essential body scans, and ongoing physical therapy, all aimed at helping us regain some semblance of our former health and daily life. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will directly contribute to covering these critical medical expenses, alleviating a huge burden, and allowing us to focus on healing. Your support would mean the world and truly make a profound difference in our ability to get back on our feet.