12 July

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Brain Injury Lawyer Discusses $51.5 Million Award In Defective Truck Brake Case

A jury cited a deficient parking brake system on a large truck in awarding the family of a severely brain-damaged woman $51.5 million explains a brain injury lawyer at the F&A injury law firm in New York City. The jury returned the verdict on April 12, 2016, in Orleans Parish Civil District Court in New Orleans, Lousiana. Woman Dragged by Truck The suit alleged that the woman suffered a variety of severe injuries in 2012 when her husband's 2007 Freightliner semi-tractor trailer moved despite the fact that the parking brake was engaged. After he set the brake and the truck began to...

30 June

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Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Discusses Alleged Long Island DWI

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A couple and their son were on their way to visit another son in the military in Virginia when an alleged drunk driver crashed into their Ford Escape on the Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station on Sunday, June 26 explains New York City traumatic brain injury attorney at the F&A injury law firm. Prosecutors said the 34-year-old male motorist in a Ford Explorer was allegedly speeding when the wreck occurred only about 10 minutes after the family had departed on the Virginia trip. Traumatic Brain Injury Suspected The 57-year-old husband and father may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to News 4...

18 May

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3 Ways A Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help You Pursue A Legal Claim

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When you or someone you love has experienced a brain injury, hiring a brain injury lawyer to provide assistance in the aftermath of this trauma could be the last thing on your mind. But there are a number of ways that a brain injury lawyer can help you pursue your legal rights. Collecting Medical Information In the days and weeks following a brain injury, those who are responsible for the victim's care may not have the time needed to collect all of the pertinent medical information that will provide them with a viable case. And you, as a family member, will...

05 May

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Brain Injury Lawyer Discusses High Profile Brain Injury Case

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A traumatic brain injury led to civil lawsuit in a high-profile Georgia traffic accident. In April 2016, lawyers for the victim filed a product liability lawsuit against the social media company Snapchat, seeking unspecified damages. 100 Mph Speeds Alleged Just before midnight on September 10, 2015, a 47-year-old male motorist was merging a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander on to Tara Boulevard, a four-lane highway in Hampton, an Atlanta suburb. His vehicle was hit by a northbound white Mercedes c230 driven by an 18-year-old female. An accident reconstruction calculated that the Mercedes was traveling at 107 mph at impact. According to the New York Daily...

28 March

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A traumatic brain injury attorney talks about brain injuries and related state laws

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A traumatic brain injury attorney knows what the law says regarding legal responsibility for an accident and the responsibilities that organizations bear for protecting people from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) while they work or participate in sports. Readers may wonder what laws states have in effect to protect both adults and students from unnecessary concussions. The short answer is that many state laws nationwide address the subject. Most of the laws specifically apply to students or to veterans. New York has the New York Education Law (also known as the concussion management and awareness act). This law requires the state commissioners of health and...

09 March

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What a brain injury lawyer would tell you about your rights

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If you or a loved one has suffered a severe brain injury through another party's negligence, you should speak with a brain injury lawyer as soon as possible. This is also true if your injury stems from participation in college or professional sports. Sports-related brain injuries have been a subject of growing scrutiny by doctors and lawyers, and have gained attention in the general public. The movie about NFL players' brain injuries, Concussion, is the most recent and high-profile example. The very existence of that movie indicates that recognition of brain injury has a hidden disease among athletes is widespread. Indeed, there is a...

18 February

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The Importance of an Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer: Counting the Costs

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How much does a brain injury cost? When tallying the costs, it is important to not only consider the immediate medical expenses but the long term costs as well. This is why it is so important to consult an experienced brain injury lawyer as soon as possible. Recovery from a brain injury can be a complex process. Quite often the full extent and thus the impact of a brain injury cannot be realized for weeks, months, or even a couple of years following the injury. An experienced attorney will be able to walk you through the possibilities and help to find you experts...

11 February

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Coping With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Tips From A Brain Injury Lawyer

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When you or a family member suffers from a traumatic brain injury or TBI, it can cause much concern and anxiety. With an uncertain future, it can be challenging to navigate the road ahead. However, there are practical ways to cope with the TBI as shared by a brain injury lawyer. Knowledge Is Power The more you know about how TBI affects your loved one, the better you will be able to cope with the changes in your life. A traumatic brain injury affects emotions, memory, a person’s behavior, and even their personality. Practice Patience Everyone who find themselves coping with a traumatic...

28 May

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Brain Injury Lawyer Notes Permanent Injuries From Carbon Dioxide Inhalation

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Four electricians that breathed pure carbon dioxide from a fire suppression system will have their case heard by a jury. All four have been diagnosed with permanent brain injuries following a 2012 incident on a dry-docked oil rig in Brownsville, Texas. The accident specifically occurred at the Keppel Amfels shipyard, on the Sam Noble oil rig. The shipyard is one of the defendants named in the civil lawsuit, and the drilling contractor is as well. The fire suppression company is also named as a defendant in the litigation. CO2 Alarm Not Working The workers were in the rig's engine room when another...

10 May

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Brain Injury Attorneys in Brooklyn New York State

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It may seem overly obvious to state that the brain is one complicated organ, but never does that statement become more acute than after a traumatic brain injury. If you, or someone close to you has been the victim of a TBI due to the negligence of a third party, then you need to partner with a brain injury lawyer who understands the intricacies involved in dealing with not only the legal system, but the medical system as well. Things happen very rapidly after a brain injury occurs and the clock starts ticking on the doctors sorting out the best possible...