Update on Mike Feuer: A Few More Days in the Hospital Suffering Broken Ribs and More

State Assemblyman Mike Feuer, who was injured in a car accident Monday afternoon, is expected to remain in the hospital a few more days, a spokesman said.

Feuer, who is now a candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney, is doing well and is on the mend, spokesman David Jacobsen told Patch.

John Shallman, chief strategist for Feuer's campaign, released the following statement: 

Yesterday, while Mr. Feuer was driving his Toyota Prius to Jackie Lacey's swearing-in ceremony at the Galen Center, he was involved in a car accident with a driver in a Chevy Tahoe who ran a red light. Mr. Feuer was traveling alone when his car was struck on the driver’s side. 

The impact was so severe that emergency personnel needed the Jaws of Life to pull him out. Mr. Feuer was immediately transported to a hospital and admitted by a trauma team.

Once he arrived at the hospital, doctors assessed his condition and determined that he had multiple rib fractures with pulmonary contusion and a spleen laceration.

He is currently in stable condition and is recovering in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. His condition is not life threatening and he is expected to make a full and prompt recovery. 

While his physicians have not yet determined a specific release date, Mr. Feuer anticipates being released soon.

Mike's wife Gail is with him and they both wish to express their deepest appreciation and sincere thanks to the first responders and physicians and nurses who have cared for him. 

Thanks also to his family, friends, constituents and supporters for their concern, prayers and well wishes. He's looking forward to getting back to work soon.

Jacobsen said Feuer appreciates all the well wishes posted on Patch.

Shallman said, "Mr. Feuer is expected to make a full and speedy recovery."