HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldRoad Accident Survivor Shares Challenges of Long Rehabilitation
Frederick Dias, 52, became wheelchair-bound after a car accident that permanently injured his spine. His nearly 10-month rehabilitation ended with a return to a life dependent on his wife for daily care. His story highlights the growing severity of road accidents in India, where fatal crashes rose from 19% in 2005 to 33.8% in 2022. Recovery involves physical, psychological, and financial challenges beyond hospital discharge.
Deccan Herald·



