Family of Brain Damaged Man Reach Agreement
The family of a man who is seriously injured has finally reached an agreement to move the man to a rehabilitation center after meeting with a judge. Jesse Ramirez is being supported by lifesaving tubes. His wife wanted to have the life-support tubes removed days after Ramirez was involved in a car accident that left him with a serious head injury. However, Ramirez's parents and siblings disagreed and asked the courts to intervene.
Friends and Ramirez's court appointed guardian say that Ramirez is able to shake his head and answer yes or no questions. All future contact between Ramirez's family and his wife will occur through lawyers.
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