Travian Robertson, a former NFL defensive end and now a coach at the University of South Carolina, has taken legal action after being seriously injured in a head-on crash last month.
The collision occurred on August 22 and left Robertson, 36, hospitalized with what his legal team describes as “severe and life-changing injuries.”
The other driver, Kelly Marie Johnson, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say Johnson was allegedly impaired and crossed over the center line before the crash. Now, Robertson is suing her estate, claiming he has suffered both physically and emotionally, as well as financially.
Coach seeks compensation amid long recovery process
The lawsuit outlines a range of damages, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost income, and damage to his property. According to his attorneys, Robertson has already undergone five surgeries and spent ten days in the ICU at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia.
Although Robertson is still recovering, his presence on the sidelines hasn’t gone unnoticed. He recently shared a photo of himself in a wheelchair watching the Gamecocks practice – a show of resilience during a challenging recovery.
The university expressed optimism about his condition, stating they expect him to eventually return to full coaching duties.
Robertson, who played for South Carolina between 2007 and 2011, was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2012 NFL Draft and also had stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. He joined the Gamecocks’ coaching staff in 2023 after previous coaching roles at Georgia State, Albany State, and Tulane.
In a statement shared through his lawyer, he thanked the public for their support and emphasized his focus on healing: “It has been and will continue to be a journey, but I am grateful to God my life was spared.”
He added, “My current focus is on recovery and rehabilitation so I can get back to being the husband, father, and coach I am called to be.”
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