This is a unique injury story that could have been much worse. A young boy was skateboarding in Queens when he was caught by the neck by a kite wire that was encrusted with shards of glass. As you can imagine, the boy’s throat and neck were severely damage. He lost two lymph nodes and need 500 stitches to close the wounds. Simply awful.

You’re probably wondering what that wire was doing there at a level to cut someone’s throat. Believe it or not it’s part of a sport known as kite fighting. The wire is used to cut free opponents kite’s. It’s a sport popular in South Asia. This was undoubtedly an accident, but it was also avoidable.

The boy’s family is seeking compensation from the city and the coop where they live. If you need advice from a personal injury attorney Knoxville trusts, call us today for a free consultation about your case. We’re here to help!