Teenager Suffers Severe Cognitive Impairment After School Fight
A teenager in the US was critically injured during a fight near her high school, resulting in severe cognitive impairment.
Details of the Incident
- Kaylee Gain, a Missouri resident, was violently thrown onto the pavement during an altercation on March 8.
- She suffered a skull fracture and brain hemorrhage as a result of the incident.
- The 16-year-old was assaulted by a 15-year-old student from her school, who has been arrested and charged with assault.
- The assailant repeatedly hit Gain’s head against concrete blocks near Hazelwood East High School in Spanish Lake.
Current Condition and Recovery
After awakening from a coma, Gain was unable to speak clearly but showed signs of improvement in her ability to walk.
Although she still requires assistance from hospital staff to walk, her lawyer Bryan Kaemmerer mentioned that she is displaying signs of cognitive impairment.
Legal Proceedings and Support
Gain’s lawyer argued that due to the severity of the situation, the assailant should be tried as an adult.
Reports suggest that the assailant is now seeking to offer an apology for the incident.
Gain’s family initiated a GoFundMe campaign that has raised $440,000 to support her recovery.
Gratitude and Hope
April, Gain’s mother, expressed gratitude for the support received during this challenging time and acknowledged the long road to recovery ahead.
