Tracy Morgan 'still struggling' to recover after car crash, lawyer says on 'Today'
Tracy Morgan is struggling to recover two months after the car crash that killed his friend, and left the comedian fighting for his life.
The '30 Rock' star's attorney, Benedict Morelli, appeared on 'Today' Monday, telling host Matt Lauer Morgan is a 'fighter' despite his severe injuries.
'He's still struggling,' Morelli said. 'But he's a fighter. He's had issues before that he's fought through, and he's fighting hard.'
Morgan, 45, was left in critical condition - with several cracked ribs and a severely broken leg - after a Wal-Mart tractor trailer plowed into his limo van as he and several friends traveled back on the New Jersey turnpike June 7.
The comedian's longtime friend and mentor James 'Jimmy Mack' McNair was killed, while Morgan, his assistant Jeffrey Millea, and comedian Ardie Fuqua were all injured.
Rumors about Morgan's condition after the accident ranged from claims that he had died, to news that his leg had been amputated.
'Now it's coming out that he's doing great, none of those things were accurate,' Morelli said.
The truck's driver, Kevin Roper, pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular homicide and assault. Wal-Mart called the accident a 'terrible tragedy,' and has vowed to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The retail giant also said it would take 'full responsibility' if Roper was found to be at fault.
'The driver...was up for approximately 25 hours when the accident happened,'Morelli said, explaining why Morgan and the crash survivors are suing the corporate giant.
'(Roper) works for Wal-Mart, and I'm going to show that that is the culture (at the company). That's what they set up....They have to make sure that this doesn't happen.'
'I've promised all of the families that I'm going to make sure they take full responsibility.'
Last month Morgan was photographed for the first time since his accident outside of his home in Cresskill, New Jersey - flashing a smile while using a walker, and telling photographers he feels 'strong.'
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