Chandler Parsons: Hawks forward Chandler Parsons' career in jeopardy after serious …

USA TODAYAttorneys for Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons say their client’s NBA career is in jeopardy after his vehicle was struck by another car whose driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

Chandler was seriously injured in this crash, which never should have occurred.”The accident happened Wednesday afternoon as Parsons drove home from practice.

The Hawks released a statement that day saying Parsons sustained a concussion and whiplash.

The statement issued by Morgan and Morgan said Parsons suffered a traumatic brain injury, disc herniation and a torn labrum.

According to the Brookhaven, Ga., police department, Parsons’ vehicle was crossing an intersection when his car was struck.