A man takes a photograph of Scuderia Ferrari's supporters as they hold a banner that reads, 'Keep fighting Schumi ' referring to former F1 legend Michael Schumacher, severely injured in December 2013 in a skiing accident in France. (Photo : Getty Images/GIUSEPPE CACACE)
Michael Schumacher's health updates are not the same as they used to be. Nowadays, reports of his recovery are either exaggerated accounts or empty smears of false hope imposed on his fans.
Recently, Schumacher's lawyer Felix Damm denied all reports that had earlier claimed that his client was responding fast to treatment. Online publications had cited that Schumacher was able to walk with the help of specialists, which turns out was a fabricated lie.
Damm has since come out in the open to clarify that his client is still in bad shape and that he cannot walk with the help of his special therapists as earlier claimed. According to CNN, The Former Formula 1 champion's health has been critical since he was involved in a skiing accident in the French Alps, back in 2013.
Schumacher was with his son Mick when the tragic accident occurred. The 47-year-old racer smashed his head on a rock and suffered severe head injuries, which left him in a coma for about six months after two brain surgeries.
After numerous false reports of his recovery, Schumacher's fans were excited and hopeful. But hardly did they know that the news was just a false report that had originated from a German magazine called the Die Bunte.
Schumacher's family was unhappy with the falsehood and proceeded to sue the German Magazine for a total of $44804-112010 (£34,000-£85,000) for invading the racer's privacy. Apparently, the family has been having a hard time coping with inconsiderate journalists who are interested in making a story out of Schumi's case.
Schumacher's long-term manager, Sabine Kehm, had earlier clarified claims by Die Bunte which said that the F1 champion was recovering at high speed. He affirmed that his client's privacy was of much importance given the racer's critical health condition. Kehm added that the aroused speculation was very irresponsible.
According to The Express, Schumacher is currently receiving first class medical attention with a team of medical specialists at his home. The medical care is estimated to cost $150,000 a week.
Schumacher's family has been persistent on the private nature of the racer's health, remaining tongue-tied concerning his health updates. According to reports, however, the racer's wife Corrina Schumacher has remained very supportive during the ongoing recovery process.
Schumacher's legal team is also very particular with the privacy their client deserves and a verdict on the case that Schumacher's family filed against the German magazine is expected this month.
Meanwhile, the Schumacher's health updates continue to be a primary concern to his fans who remain hopeful that the seven-time F1 champion will recover from this tragic condition. Here is a wider account of the story:
