Nev Schulman Says He’s “Lucky” to be Alive After Breaking Neck in Bike Accident

Nev Schulman Says He’s “Lucky” to be Alive After Breaking Neck in Bike Accident

As a seasoned fan, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of respect and admiration for Nev Schulman. His resilience and positive outlook in the face of such a harrowing ordeal are truly inspiring. The fact that he managed to find gratitude amidst the pain and uncertainty is a testament to his strength and character.


Nev Schulman expressed gratitude for being still around after sharing that he sustained a broken neck following an accident with his bicycle and a truck on Monday.

On Saturday, the host of “Catfish: The TV Show” shared on Instagram that he was en route to collect his child from school when an unfortunate incident occurred.

“He mentioned in his post that he didn’t manage to fetch his son from school on a bike due to an accident instead. Strangely enough, I’m grateful it happened that way. It was just me and the truck when the collision occurred, followed by the pavement. I regained consciousness after being alone and hurt. I thought I might be alright (I wasn’t) and planned for my long run on Thursday (I couldn’t).”

Schulman mentioned that he was fortunate not to have been left paralyzed, instead sustaining steady fractures in his neck. “I cracked my neck, specifically at C5 and C6,” he clarified. “Stable fractures, which means I’m not paralyzed.” He added that there had been some uncertainty about the use of his hands initially, but the resilience of the human body never ceases to amaze him, as well as the compassion of people.

In another part of his Instagram post, featuring images of him at the hospital and images of his neck x-rays, the former contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” gratefully acknowledged the dedicated healthcare professionals who tended to him.

“The outstanding dedication and expertise demonstrated by everyone in the medical field has left me truly amazed, stretching from the EMS crews all the way to the Emergency Room in Southampton and the ICU at Stony Brook. Reading about the doctors’ experiences with patients who suffered similar injuries but won’t be able to walk again makes it difficult for me to dwell on my own circumstances.”

Schulman reflected that the accident served as a stark reminder of how life’s course can drastically shift within a moment. Moreover, it deepened his gratitude for the cherished moments spent with family during their fishing outing on the previous day, which happened to be Sunday, just prior to the unfortunate incident.

“He expressed his feelings by saying, ‘I’m incredibly fortunate to be here, still breathing, embracing my loved ones, and on the road to a complete recovery.’ He also spoke about truly appreciating life, recognizing both the significant and minor blessings before the accident, and cherishing each moment as he moves forward.”

The manufacturer expressed, “Initially, we weren’t going to fish last Sunday, and at first, I felt inclined to decline a spontaneous day trip. However, reflecting on it now, I’m incredibly thankful that I agreed.”

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2024-08-11 03:54