If you followed the official pages of twitch, you would never know that there was a terrible accident at the foam pit. The streaming platform has spent recent days highlighting good times at its signature conference on its social media channels, refusing to answer questions about the foam pit or the condition of the streamer who broke her back in two places.
The lawyers that spoke to Gizmodo about the case said it wasn't surprising that the streaming platform didn't reach out to Chechik privately. On Wednesday, the streamer revealed that no one from the convention center where the event was held or the company that sponsored the booth had gotten in touch with her.
After getting out of a five-and-a-half hour surgey, Chechik said that she found it odd that no one from the convention center had wished her well. I don't talk about it publicly, but saying no nice words to me so far is pretty messed up.
Gizmodo reached out to the company multiple times, but was either told that the company was not commenting on the incident or that they were not interested in it. On Thursday, our most recent request for comment was not received.
The company told Gizmodo on Monday that it was aware that some streamers sustained injuries in the foam pit at the convention and that it was looking into the incidents. Since then, it has not responded to repeated requests for comment, even though its logo was obvious. On Thursday, Intel told Gizmodo that it didn't have anything to say.
The San Diego Convention Center was contacted by Gizmodo to inquire about Chechik's injury in the foam pit, but did not reply.
Two doctors that spoke to Gizmodo said that Chechik's injury is likely serious. She may need physical therapy and in-hospital rehabilitation. There could be a case against any company or individual involved in setting up the foam pit that was assessed by lawyers.
The surgeons were able to give a better idea of the injury. Although the doctors we spoke to did not have access to the streamer's medical records and had limited information, they analyzed her jump into the foam pit and public statements about the care she's been receiving to try to paint a picture of what could have happened. We reached out to Chechik's team but were told she wasn't ready to speak to the media.
According to two of the doctors that we spoke to, it was possible that Chechik had a compression fracture. The force can break the bone. She could have suffered a burstFracture, a more severe injury that involves broken bones on the back and front of the body.
According to a professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, the way Chechik fell into the foam pit suggests that there was a significant load on her back. The streamer is thought to have experienced a burstFracture.
The spine is compressed like an accordion, but the bones are stiff and break apart from hitting each other. This type of injury can cause other bones to break and bone fragments to compress on nerves. It is a very serious injury.
She probably developed some spine instability as a result of the fall, because she had surgery. She had a lengthy surgery to restore stability and support. Many people wear a restrictive brace after surgery. He said that the pain from this type of injury can be very hard to deal with and that it usually gets better over the first six weeks. The surgery can cause a lot of pain.
In order to maximize recovery of her strength, range of motion, and mobility after surgery, Chechik will likely need physical therapy.
The streamer's post-surgery treatment will depend on the condition in which she emerged from surgery. Since Chechik has stated on social media that she needs a catheter to pee, she will need rehabilitation. She will need physical and hospital rehabilitation if she has trouble with her legs.
She will need more rehabilitation if her condition is worse.
Two personal injury lawyers were asked if there were grounds for a lawsuit. Although their analysis was limited to reviewing only the publicly available information about the accident, Chechik and others who were injured could possibly have a potential negligent case against any company or individual responsible for setting up the foam pit at the convention.
Allan Siegel is a trial attorney and partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. in Washington, D.C.
Siegel said in an email that it appears that there may have been several failures in setting up the pit, including failing to make it deep enough to provide sufficient cushion to users. The case would be subject to California law since it happened in the state.
According to a personal injury attorney in Oklahoma City, the people who were injured in the foam pit at the convention would likely bring a claim of compensation. If the parties couldn't come to a settlement, the case would go to a jury, which would decide how much the injured parties should get.
Siegel and Abel said they were not surprised that there was no response to the injuries suffered by Chechik and other people at the conference. Potential defendants are often advised by their legal counsel not to talk about their case in the media, according to Siegel. Words can last a while.
It is possible that comments made by any party could be used against them.
It is not certain if participants had to sign a waivers before entering the foam pit at the convention. One attendee said they didn't receive safety instructions, but they did sign a waiver. According to NBC News, participants were asked to sign waivers.
Gizmodo was unable to confirm if foam fit participants were required to sign waivers, but we did discover that Lenovo asked people to accept certain terms and conditions. The terms and conditions were posted on the site. The company encouraged people to take part in a pit dive.
The terms and conditions appeared to be standard. He said that the law in that jurisdiction will determine whether it will affect Chechik or anyone else.
Patients with injuries like Chechik's are asked to restrict their activity for the first three to six months after surgery so that they won't stress or reinjure their back. Patients can get back into more normal activities after a while. People might have to wait longer in the case of poor healing.
When all is healed, one can return to a normal life, but some people have some long-term pain or limitations, which can be caused by injury. People will do well if the surgery goes well and they follow all the recommendations.
Chechik seems to be trying to remain positive even though she is in pain. She asked where she could get her back brace blinged out since she was going to be in it for a long time. Chechik has been updating her followers on her condition on social media.
She addressed people who criticized her for jumping into the pit. She got what she asked for and some people called her stupid for jumping or saying she got what she asked for. Don't blame the victim, that's her message
Why did you jump? I don't want to be the bad guy. I was one of the people who assumed it was done properly. She said it was like getting into a car if the air bag wouldn't work. I'm not to blame. None of the people injured are.
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