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Latest news and informaton on brain injury. concussion, coma, traumatic brain injury authored by noted legal authority on brain injury who is President of Brain Injury Association of New York State and past chair, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

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Important Civil Rights Ruling for Mentally Disabled

Posted on September 12, 2009
A very important decision was handing down this week in Brooklyn Federal Court concerning New York State's policy of housing mentally ill adults in large adult homes. The Federal Court in Disability Advocates Inc. v. New York State 03 CV 3209, ruled that New York State violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by failing to place mentally ill individuals in the "most integrated setting"-meaning a setting that enables these individuals to interact with non-disabled persons to the full extent possible...

Coma Research Study Seeks Volunteers

Posted on September 11, 2009
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), the research arm of MossRehab, is seeking volunteers from throughout the country in a new research study to investigate how the sleep drug zolpidem (Ambian) might restore consciousness for patients in the vegetative state...

"Crude": The Movie, A Must See

Posted on September 11, 2009
Last evening I was invited to the New York premier of the documentary film, "Crude" the fascinating story of one of the largest and most controversial pending legal cases in the world. It is the story of the legal case brought by 30,000 indigenous residents in the rain forest of Ecuador against the U...

Watching You Tube May Provide Link to Detecting Brain Damage

Posted on September 10, 2009
Brain injury researchers at the University of Kentucky have spent hundreds of hours watching YouTube videos of people getting smacked, punched and knocked in the head during sporting events and recreational activities. The team was collecting data to document a visible, involuntary response to head trauma...

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Malpractice Reform and Health Care Reform Are Not the Same

Posted on September 10, 2009
Within President Obama?s speech on our national health crisis last evening were references to ?reform? of medical malpractice litigation. The problem is not that their are too many medical malpractice law suits, but that we have too much medical malpractice! As medical malpractice brain injury attorneys, we see the tragic brain damage caused by medical errors...

Injectable Gel May Help Brain Tissue Regenerate

Posted on September 09, 2009
An injectable biomaterial gel may help brain tissue grow at the site of a traumatic brain injury, according to findings by a Clemson University bioengineer which were presented on Wednesday, at the Military Research Forum in Kansas City. The conference is geared toward improving the overall health and welfare of the U...

New York City Epilepsy Education Program

Posted on September 08, 2009
Traumatic brain injury and head injury are frequent causes of seizure disorders and epilepsy. The Epilepsy Advocate Program will be offering a free program in New York to take place on October 6 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. A reception is scheduled for 6 PM with the program beginning at 6:30 PM...

Abusive Head Trauma-Shaken Baby Syndrome Conference

Posted on September 06, 2009
A conference to explore head trauma and shaken baby syndrome as well as other head injuries caused by assaults on children has been announced by the office of the Queens District Attorney. The head trauma conference is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 21, 2009 at the offices of the New York City Medical Examiner, 421 East 26th street from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM...

New York City Brain Injury Research Symposium Announced

Posted on September 05, 2009
A one day symposium exploring cutting edge research on the brain and brain injury has been announced by the Brain Injury Association of New York State in conjunction with NYU-Hospital for Join Diseases. The brain injury conference is scheduled to be held on December 4th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Hospital for Joint Diseases conference center...

New York Brain Injury Attorney Elected Fellow of Belli Society

Posted on September 04, 2009
I am pleased to inform my readers that I have been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Belli Society named in honor of Melvin M. Belli. The society was originally formed by a handful of prominent attorneys in honor of Melvin M. Melli, often referred to as the King of Torts and an innovator in court room communication and trial practice Election in the society is my invitation only and is limited to the top trial lawyers in the United States...

Brain damage caused by blast waves-new research can improve helmet design

Posted on September 03, 2009
New research on the effects of blast waves could lead to an enhanced understanding of head injuries, brain damage and improved military helmet design. Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory have determined that blast waves generate enough force to cause brain deformations even without direct contact with the skull and without a skull fracture...

Artificial Brain: Read More

Posted on September 02, 2009
According to the director of the Blue Brain Project, a detailed, functional artificial brain can be built within the next ten years. The Blue Brain Project was launched in 2005 at Switzerland's Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne and aims to create a brain from laboratory date...

Free Concussion Tips Wallet Card

Posted on September 02, 2009
In response to a rising number of concussions and recent research which shows young athletes with repeated brain injuries are at great risk for future neurological problems, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) and the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN) are offering a wallet-sized card with tips for detecting and monitoring concussions...

Brain Injury: Disability Rights and Service Animals

Posted on September 01, 2009
My partner, brain injury attorney, Shana De Caro has recently been selected to be a member of the Ask The Expert panel on BrainLine. Her most recent post, Ask the Expert: What the Disability Laws Say About Service Dogs has recently been published on the BrainLine web site...

How many brain injuries are too many?

Posted on September 01, 2009
In a speech delivered at Harvard Medical School, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff said that the military is considering pulling service members out of combat operations if they have sustained three concussions. Mullen said, "I don't know what the right number is, but 30 is way too many...

International Brain Injury Group Calls for Ban on Olympic Boxing

Posted on August 23, 2009
Headway, an international brain injury association dedicated to the prevention of traumatic brain injury has reacted to the news that women's boxing could be added to the Olympics by calling for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to remove all forms of boxing from Olympic competition...

Tort Reform No Cure For What Ails Our Health Care System

Posted on August 21, 2009
With the current debate concerning health care reform heating up, I want to share with you some thoughts on malpractice law suits and its role in the health care debade. The article was authored by the American Association for Justice of which I am a sustaining member...

Brain Injury: Tips for getting the most out of meetings with your attorney or physician

Posted on August 19, 2009
Brainline published my tips for persons who have sustained a traumatic brain injury to get the most our of their visits to professionals such as doctors and attorneys. Often times, visits by those suffering from brain damage with professionals are frustrating experiences with very little gained...

Mixed Messages in David Wright Concussion Story

Posted on August 18, 2009
As those who follow sports may know,New York Met's baseball player, David Wright was struck in the head on Saturday from a fast ball moving at a reported speed of 93 miles per hour. Even though he was wearing a helmet, which probably saved his life, he still was knocked unconscious and suffered a concussion...

Research study to focus on brain remapping-Volunteers in St. Louis needed

Posted on August 17, 2009
Researchers at Saint Louis University are recruiting civilians and military veterans for a study of traumatic brain injury. The four-year study will use imaging equipment to map and better understand brain injuries. The study will also identify parts of the brain that can rewire themselves and recover some function...

Brain Surgery Without Opening The Skull

Posted on August 16, 2009
Recent advances in neurosurgery now permit some types of brain surgery to be performed using ultra sonic waves without ever cutting open the skull. This new type of neurosurgery is reported in the recent issue of the Annals of Neurology and more information can be obtained from the post at Fast Company.

NIH Launches the Human Connectome Project to Unravel the Brain?s Connections

Posted on August 15, 2009
The National Institutes of Health Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is launching a $30 million project that will use cutting-edge brain imaging technologies to map the circuitry of the healthy adult human brain. By systematically collecting brain imaging data from hundreds of subjects, the Human Connectome Project (HCP) will yield insight into how brain connections underlie brain function, and will open up new lines of inquiry for human neuroscience...

North American Brain Injury Association-Legal Conference

Posted on August 14, 2009
The North American Brain Injury Association (NABIS) has posted their registration and event schedule for the 22nd Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Brain Injury to be held in Austin, Texas from October 14-17, 2009. An important part of this conference is the Pre-Conference Symposium of Pediatric Brain Injury sponsored by the Sarah Jane Brain Project...

New York Human Rights Law amended to prohibit discrimination against victims of domestic violence

Posted on August 13, 2009
Domestic violence is a frequent cause of traumatic brain injury in women. New York State recently joined a handful of other states by enacting legislation prohibiting discrimination against victims of domestic violence. On July 7, 2009, New York Governor David A...

Happy Anniversary to the Wizard of Oz

Posted on August 13, 2009
Happy 70th anniversary to the Wizard of Oz which had its premier this week. The movie is a journey of traumatic brain injury. From Dorothy's loss of consciousness-concussion through her transition and new identity formed in OZ and then her return home, the film can teach us a great deal...

How is long term disability following brain damage determined by the CDC

Posted on August 12, 2009
Understanding the Prevalence of Long-Term Disability Following Traumatic Brain Injury -How many traumatic brain injuries occur each year? -What are the statistics for people living with long-term disabilities after TBI? -How is this data gathered, and why have the numbers changed in the last few years? BrainLine advisor Jean Langlois Orman, ScD, MPH (Scientific Program Manager for Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research and Development Service at the U...

Will new baseball helmet prevent brain injuries?

Posted on August 12, 2009
Today's New York Times has a story entitled, "Batting Helmet Is Safer, but Players Hate the Look" detailing a new helmet developed by the Rawlings company and intended to be introduced for major league baseball to prevent brain damage to baseball players...

Housing conference for the disabled--Albany, New York

Posted on August 11, 2009
An important conference on exploring ways to advance opportunities for affordable housing for persons with a disability will take place in Albany, New York on October 6, 2009 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza,State & Lodge Streets. The conference is entitled, "Building Public/Private Partnerships to Advance Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities" Here is the list of speakers: Welcome and Opening Remarks: Diana Jones Ritter, Commissioner, NYS OMRDD Keynote Speaker Charles D...

Deadly medical mistakes on the increase

Posted on August 10, 2009
An important series highlighting the alarming increase in medical errors began yesterday in the Hearst newspapers including the Albany Times Union. The story entitled, Dead By Mistake is an in depth look at preventable medical malpractice in the United States today...

New Health Insurance Protection for College Students--"Michelle's Law"

Posted on August 09, 2009
A new federal law effective this fall will provide needed protection to the health insurance benefits of college students who are compelled to take a medical leave of absence from school because of illnesss or injury. The law will be particularly helpful for students who have sustained traumatic brain injuries and are undergoing prolonged brain injury rehabilitation...

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