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Concussion
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Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog
From Webster To Seau and the Impact of More Medical Research on Repetitive Head Trauma in Football
I spent some time thinking about whether to even post on this subject today, not wanting to feel on any level that I might be either rushing to judgment too…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Another NFL Death Caused by Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Junior Seau, a 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker who led the San Diego Charges to a Super Bowl victory and played in a second Super Bowl with the New England Patriots,…
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
Former Football Players Sue NFL
They were household names in the 1960's, 70's and 80's. Now, they are suing the National Football League. Walt Garrison, Bob Lilly, Rayfield Wright, LeeRoy Jordan, Randy White, and others…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Department of Defense & Department of Veterans Affairs Work Together to Identify Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
The Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are currently working together in an effort to more effectively identify and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
TortsProf Blog
NFL Concussion Website
A 3L at UMKC, Paul Anderson, is running a website devoted to concussion-related suits against the NFL and helmet manufacturers. Entitled NFL Concussion Litigation, it can be accessed here.Thanks to…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey Release Report Stating High Schools’ Lack of Compliance with New Jersey Concussion Law
The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) released a Concussion Policy Survey which states that although New Jersey has implemented the Concussion Law, some schools are delaying in their…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Sport Concussion Library: New website offers a wealth of information for the public, as well as medical professionals
A team of Canadian concussion specialists created an online concussion library full of information and resources for both the public and research and medical professionals. The Sport Concussion Library includes…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
New Research Shows That Soccer Can Cause Concussions and Other Brain Injuries
A report conducted by ItsMyHealth.com states that researchers recently found that when soccer players "head" the ball, they tend to suffer the same side effects as those who have sustained…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Former Major Soccer League Player Brings Concussions to the Forefront of Sport
Recent trends have highlighted the need for concussion reform in professional sports such as football and ice hokey, but now a recent article in the New York Times highlights the…
Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog
Are concussions more dangerous for girls?
A new study reports that girls are 68% more likely to suffer a concussion during sports-related activity than boys. A study released by the Journal of Athletic Training showed that…