2 people got into a car accident 10 days ago. one had 3 skull fractures and a collapsed lung, 1had 1 skull fracture. how long in a hospital? age 8, 11

Depends on damage: If they are not depressed fractures , just liiar fractures , no intracranial injuries including epidural hematoma , and no neuralogical signs will go home with in few days with close follow up for next few months.

Very serious: These 2 accident victims are young with serious injuries. They may be in hospital a long while. They may need rehab, physical therapy, and home health. Okay to ask the care team about their day to day progress and prognosis.