The father suffered multiple severe injuries in the accident including 11 broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, a fractured skull, a head injury, and a possible brain injury. He also had large bruises on his face and a swollen eye from hitting the ground. These injuries required a long stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and subsequent rehabilitation for brain injury and physical therapy.

In another context from a different accident (a storm at sea), the father suffered a head injury, bruises, and cuts, which weakened him. However, the most detailed account indicates the severe injuries listed above from a fall accident.