Posted on October 3, 2015 in Brain Injury
A federal judge in Philadelphia approved a $1 billion settlement of the concussion class action lawsuit against the NFL after persuading the league to raise a $765 limit on its settlement fund for player head injuries. However, the family of deceased Chicago Bear and Pro Bowl safety Dave Duerson will appeal this settlement because it… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Brain Injury
New Yorkers with a traumatic brain injury suffer from a chronic health condition with possible life-long consequences for physical and emotional health. These include cognitive and psychological problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the Department of Defense funded a study of strategy-based cognitive training which showed improvements on cognitive areas that are… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Brain Injury
Findings in a recent MRI study published in the journal Radiology show patterns in the brains of individuals with concussion-related depression and anxiety. This could lead to better treatment for New Yorkers suffering from these disorders,. The mechanisms underlying changes in mental state after a mild traumatic brain injury, such as depression and anxiety, are… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Brain Injury
The long-standing accepted treatment of brain injuries called for the patient’s rest immediately after the injury. Because the brain is susceptible to a lack of blood flow, according to this belief, increased activity that was initiated too quickly could be harmful. However, a recent study by a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic’s Neurointensive Care Unit… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Brain Injury
In 2010, traumatic brain injury led to 2.3 million people seeking emergency room treatment in this country. These traumatic brain injuries are caused by a single, large impact such as a blow to the head or from an explosion or can accumulate from a lifetime of minor head contacts such as those suffered in football… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Firm News
Accident victims suffering from traumatic brain disorder may face a number of physical and health problems throughout their lifetimes. Researchers, in addition to finding new methods to treat traumatic brain disorder, are also learning about new afflictions caused by this condition. A new study published in August in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, for example,… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Firm News
Transit accidents involve numerous factors such as negligent motorists, defective equipment, property damage and illegal driving. A recent accident in Queens may involve all of these issues. A bus owned by Resorts World Casino slammed into a three-story building on Woodhaven Boulevard while trying to avoid another vehicle making a sharp turn on 63rd Avenue… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Firm News
Coping with the death of an immediate family member involves indescribable emotions of loss. While not as obvious, these deaths also leave family facing practical but serious issues concerning the loss of financial support needed to pay for housing, education, medical expenses and other lifestyle needs. These abrupt changes can be extraordinarily unexpected and follow… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Car Accidents
Under New York law, certain legal presumptions apply to different types of car accidents. In a negligence lawsuit, for example, certain assumptions may apply to a driver who crashes into the rear of a vehicle. A rear-end crash involving a stopped or stooping vehicles establishes an obvious or prima facie case of negligence by the… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Premises Liability
In a decision issued in late August, the New York Supreme Court in Kings County reminded litigants, government authorities, property owners, building landlords and transit authorities that security is a pervasive aspect of everyday life because of the violent and unpredictable world in which we live. The Court allowed a premises liability lawsuit to proceed… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Firm News
The Federal Transit Administration found that recent mass transit accidents, particularly those investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, have uncovered deficiencies in the safety performance of critical systems, equipment, procedures, management systems and oversight. While the performance of this industry remains strong, however, new rules are required to address these deficiencies and the growing… (keep reading)
Posted on October 2, 2015 in Car Accidents
New York City car accidents are an unforutnate risk to other motorists who navigate congested Manhattan traffic. The peril is even greater for pedestrians who have virtually no physical protection against a vehicle which may be speeding or ignoring signs or crosswalks. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, New York City suffered 178… (keep reading)
