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The settlement would end litigation that began when a dozen college athletes — including former Eastern Illinois defensive back Adrian Arrington — accused the NCAA of putting their health at risk by leaving concussion policies up to individual schools. The NCAA admits no wrongdoing in court documents filed, as it agreed to make small payments to the athletes involved in the litigation.

Arrington and three other former athletes would be paid $5,000 for being deposed as part of the lawsuit, while eight others would receive $2,500 for being named plaintiffs. The players’ lawyers would receive $15 million and up to $750,000 for expenses.

The NCAA also would contribute $5 million toward concussion-related research, according to the settlement.

Critics described the deal as “worthless” and contended it does little more than offer additional diagnostic testing to former college athletes. It does not provide any medical treatment or financial assistance if the tests deem them to have concussion-related problems.

“It’s going to benefit no one here in any real way except for the NCAA and the plaintiffs’ lawyers,” said attorney Jay Edelson, who represents former Pittsburgh player Frank Moore and former San Diego State player Andy Nichols.

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Given the grim statistics, and the claims in initial reports that these men were using high-powered and illegal explosives, it seems they may be fortunate not to have suffered even greater, perhaps fatal, injuries.

The plight of California’s victims should serve a valuable reminder to us all to exercise extreme caution when using fireworks, to only use those explosives that are deemed legal, and to always follow all safety procedures. For a list of recommended safety precautions, please click here.

It’s important, however, to note that many of the tragedies that have occurred in the past happened in spite of consumers using the proper safety precautions and using safe or legal fireworks. Sadly, firework malfunctions are extremely common and can rarely be anticipated. Obviously, the consequences of such malfunctions can prove life-altering for all involved.

If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a fireworks-related accident in the Virginia, Maryland, or DC areas, you may be eligible for compensation. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys can help you determine whether you have a valid civil claim and, if so, how best to pursue those responsible for your injuries. To find out if your case qualifies, either due to the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of another person or a faulty or dangerous product, contact our attorneys today to schedule a free, initial legal consultation. Do not compound the tragedy of suffering debilitating injury by failing to take action to protect your best interests.

Crashes involving a speeding vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit or too fast for conditions accounted for 21 percent of the total economic loss, according to NHTSA, and cost the nation $59 billion in 2010, an average cost of $191 for every person in the U.S.

For example, Brett McDaniel was riding his bicycle with a friend on October 8, 2007, on Rosalie Street in Golconda, IL, a block from his home. He was hit and run over by a Mercy Regional Emergency Medical Service ambulance racing south on Adams Street. The ambulance was going over the speed limit and failed to exercise care to avoid colliding with a person riding a bicycle. It did not have its lights or sirens on and was speeding. Brett was transported to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, and on June 27, 2014, an Illinois jury awarded them $1.2 million for their loss and suffering.

NHTSA found that crashes involving a distracted driver accounted for 17 percent of the total economic loss and cost the nation $46 billion in 2010, an average cost of $148 for every person in the U.S.

Vaylma Dorado was rear-ended by a cement truck on Telegraph Road in Southfield, MI, in 2010. The driver of the truck was distracted and reading paperwork while driving 50 miles per hour. He ran into the back of Dorado’s vehicle while she was waiting to turn, driving her Volkswagen into a utility pole.

Because of the accident, she had to have three spinal fusion back surgeries, a hip fusion, and shoulder surgery. Dorado now has a collection of screws and plates in her spine that causes her constant pain. She also suffered a significant traumatic brain injury. As a result, she is no longer able to work or live independently.

According to the Post, more than 20 drivers who were caught speeding and running red lights on camera were also involved in collisions with other vehicles or objects and injuries resulted from four of those 20 crashes. One specific bus was photographed speeding and blasting through red lights six times in one month.

The city’s response has been, to put it as kindly as possible, lackluster. The newspaper says city officials were “unsure” if efforts were ever made to identify the wayward bus drivers. The Washington Post was able to identify a number of the drivers by taking the painfully simple step of reviewing school bus logs, which the newspaper obtained under a Freedom of Information Act request submitted to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). As part of its analysis, the newspaper also reviewed OSSE crash data, DMV citation lists, various police reports, and the D.C. Superior Court case records. The reports revealed that school bus drivers weren’t, in most cases, paying their tickets and that the OSSE had no policy in place to discipline dangerous bus drivers.

The article also included a comment from the OSSE noting that they are aware of the problems and have enacted policies in the past few months to address the situation.

Who, we wonder, will be held accountable for the gross neglect and failure to carry out the OSSE’s duties? It’s almost unimaginable that an organization tasked with the safety and well-being of children would fail in this most basic task, yet that is precisely what has occurred. There was no mention of the extent of the injuries related to the bus crashes, or whether civil action has been pursued in any of the cases involving collisions. It’s not clear if these were significant crashes that resulted in serious injuries or the need for ongoing medical treatment. It would seem that we can all agree that any child who was hurt as a result of this ongoing fiasco should be fully compensated and cared for, as should their families.