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Hospitalization is expensive, but it is not the only cost associated with traumatic brain injuries. Those who have moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries have an abundance of economic costs as well social costs. While full recovery does happen, many victims deal with issues surrounding their injury for their entire life. (click on this article to learn more) Via Matthew A. Dolman 
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The NCAA has created a new protocol to handle concussed athletes and will spend millions to monitor the health of athletes who might have suffered concussions while playing college sports, according to a settlement filed in federal court this morning. Via Price Benowitz LLP
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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. cComments
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. important keywords: RI personal injury accident , RI personal injury lawyer, car accidents in Rhode island
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July 29, 2014 1:41 PM
The $75 million settlement caps litigation that began when a dozen college athletes -- including former Eastern Illinois University defensive back Adrian Arrington -- accused the NCAA of putting their health at risk by leaving concussion policies up to individual schools. DC Injury Lawyers - Price Benowitz, LLP 
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October 16, 2014 6:08 AM
For more information concerning Rhode Island Personal Injury lawyer please visit: an article by RI Personal Injury lawyer David Slepkow 401-437-1100 This post is part 2 of 4 of RI Injury Attorney, David Slepkow’s comprehensive guide to RI negligence law in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Also see, Part 1 of 4 - “Rhode Island Negligence, Personal Injury and Car Accident Laws”, Part3 of 4 , 4 of 4 Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Rhode IslandThe statute of limitations for medical malpractice and surgical malpractice is three years in RI. In some very limited circumstances, the statute of limitations can be extended (tolled) for three years from the date a person knew or should have known of the negligence. important keywords: RI Slip and Fall accident, RI personal injury lawyer, Car Accidents Lawyer |
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Tracy Manzer looks at the story surrounding the new football helmets, designed to reduce risk of concussions and other injuries that have plagued the sport. Via Price Benowitz LLP
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The ESPN article goes on to note that Cornerback Demario Harris Jr. of Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama, collapsed on the field last Friday, September 26, 2014, following a tackle. Harris died the following Sunday. While his coach told AL.com that the teen ruptured an aneurysm in his brain, the child’s father said his son suffered a brain hemorrhage caused by a hit in the game. Also killed within the same time span was Linebacker Isaiah Langston of Rolesville High in North Carolina. Langston died after collapsing during Friday’s pregame warm-up sessions.The deceased player’s brother told ABC 11 that the death was related to a blood clot in Langston’s brain. You can read the full story on ESNP’s website. Aug. 28, 2014 Mere days after we wrote about yet another local athlete who died following a fainting episode at Morgan State University, news outlets around the country have announced the release of a new football helmet designed to reduce the risk of concussions and other head and brain injuries for pro and student athletes. important keywords: RI personal injury accident , RI personal injury lawyer, car accidents in Rhode island
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August 29, 2014 10:04 AM
We examine the controversy surrounding deaths and brain injuries in football, and the new football helmet design some claim reduces risk of concussions. DC Injury Lawyers - Price Benowitz, LLP
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Earlier this summer, a large number of former NFL players filed lawsuits against the league. The lawsuits accused the league of negligence and contended that it failed to inform the players... Via Scott J Corwin
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August 5, 2013 7:28 PM
The NFL contends in the suit that the insurance companies are in breach of contract. The league has claimed that it has already paid approximately $5 million to initiate its defense against the players' lawsuits. |
Hospitalization is expensive, but it is not the only cost associated with traumatic brain injuries. Those who have moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries have an abundance of economic costs as well social costs. While full recovery does happen, many victims deal with issues surrounding their injury for their entire life.
(click on this article to learn more)
https://www.dolmanlaw.com/florida-brain-injury-lawyer/