Vladimir Konstantinov joins protest in Lansing
The Vladinator was on hand in support of his fellow crash victims.
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It was just over 26 years ago that former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov's life was changed forever in the horrific limousine accident just a week after he lifted the Stanley Cup at Joe Louis Arena in 1997 following his team's sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers.
A new law that went into effect in Michigan a few years ago could cost Konstantinov the life sustaining care that he relies upon. Despite a GoFundMe account set up by Vladimir's daughter Anastasia Konstantinov, it failed to reach even 10% of the $250,000 goal. The National Hockey League Players Association was also said to be in touch with the family on how to provide assistance.
Why billionaire Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch isn't stepping in to assist Konstantinov and allowing a beloved former member of the organization to have to rely on autograph signings and GoFundMe pages to raise money for his care, nobody knows. However, is a story for another day.
Konstantinov recently was able to take part in a protest in the Michigan capital city of Lansing last week along with members of the Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association, who say that the new changes to the law allow insurance companies to get out of paying for the majority of the cost of vital care for crash victims like Konstantinov.
“What Vladdy’s message here today is, is ‘fix this for all,’” said Barry Cargill, the President and the CEO of the MHHA.
“Health insurance will pay for some of the hospitalization costs and such, but when it comes to attendant care, these are catastrophically injured people who need to have attendant care. If they’re going to live a valuable life, they need to have the support of their family, to be able to stay in their homes,” he said.
Cargill also said that a decision is expected next month in July.
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