Posted on November 30th, 2009
La Salle University in Philadelphia has settled out of court with a former football player who sustained a serious brain injury while at the university. If you or someone you know has received a serious brain injury, the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight for dignity and justice.
The player was injured in a 2005 game, which came a mere month after he sustained a serious concussion in a practice game. Lawyers for the man asserted that the injury was not properly handled, and that doctors ignored his complaints about headaches. The young man now has limited speech, can barely walk, and has significant short-term memory loss. The university settled with him for $7.5 million, without admitting wrongdoing.
If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 20th, 2009
A recent report indicates that concussions and head injuries are very common in the NFL. What is more shocking is that many players report that they have played a game with a concussion. This is a very serious issue as taking hits to the head while already having a concussion can cause very serious brain damage. This type of damage can have a seriously negative effect on the individual’s life in their later years.
NFL officials will need to step-up and take a more proactive role in preventing players from stepping on the field with head injuries. It may be only a matter of time before a serious injury such as brain damage occurs during a NFL football game.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 18th, 2009
Seat belts have been known to help prevent brain injuries resulting from serious automobile crashes. If you or someone you love has received brain injuries due to an accident, the New Jersey lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help fight to get the compensation and dignity you deserve.
Seat belts help prevent major head trauma during accidents by keeping the body tethered in the seating position. A person unfettered by a safety belt runs the risk of hitting his or her head against the dashboard, windshield, or other blunt objects which can cause acute brain damage. Experts recommend always wearing a seat belt when driving or riding in a car.
If you or someone you love has been affected by a brain injury, contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 16th, 2009
The number of head injuries traditionally increases in the winter. A major factor of this is that many individuals will injure themselves if they slip and fall on ice. These types of accidents occur across the country and can result in serious injury if the head hits hard on pavement.
These types of accidents are particularly common as an individual may slip on ice as they are walking up or down a flight of stairs or walking into an entrance. For many businesses, it is important that they take the necessary safe guards to ensure that when an individual visits the business, that the individual will not be exposed to unnecessary risk.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 13th, 2009
Serious head injuries can occur between two individuals in a fight with another. Many serious injuries and even deaths have resulted from a fight started at a bar or club.
The intentions of the two fighting may not necessarily be extremely violent, however if an individual is knocked out at any point in the fight, the possibility of falling hard on their head exists. This type of injury has caused serious brain damage, death, and other problems.
Fist fights are inherently dangerous, however they can turn fatal, even if it was never the intention.
If you’ve experienced long-term mental issues as a result of an accident, contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 11th, 2009
Head injuries are serious injuries that are common with motorcycle accidents. The nature of a motorcycle accident typically means that the rider will be ejected from the vehicle and land on the ground. Many times when this occurs, the rider’s head will slam onto the road. This is one of the major reasons that helmets are extremely important for motorcycle riders.
Head injuries can occur for motorcycle riders who are wearing helmets because of various factors such as the rate of speed, when the accident takes place, or the force of impact. Riders without a helmet are at an extremely high risk of head injury if involved in an accident on a motorcycle.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 11th, 2009
The Abilities Center of Southern Jersey is a center in southern New Jersey which is one of the state’s biggest providers of educational and occupational training for people who were born disabled or became disabled later in life, including people with brain injuries. The center provides on-site jobs, as well as helping to place disabled New Jersey citizens in jobs elsewhere. If you have experienced a brain injury which has affected your long-term health, the New Jersey personal injury lawyers may be able to help secure the compensation you deserve.
The Abilities Center of Southern Jersey currently has 220 employees, and is looking to expand. But state funding has been cut, and the recession is putting the squeeze on their ability to hire new employees. There is already a waiting list for jobs which has over 50 names. The Center is hoping that it will continue to expand its services to include more disabled people across the state.
If you or someone you love has experienced brain injuries, contact the New Jersey brain injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5526.
Posted on November 11th, 2009
Football helmets have evolved greatly over many years to their current state. Football helmets have been redesigned utilizing scientific advancements and technology to help provide better protection to the football player.
Although improvements have occurred in the protection offered by helmets, serious injuries can still occur. Many companies are working hard to help design a helmet that offers as much protection as possible. Hopefully in a few years, helmet technology will advance even further offering even more protection to players.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 11th, 2009
If an individual suffers from a head injury, they will need to seek out immediate medical attention to verify that a serious, life threatening, or permanent injury has not taken place. There are numerous cases of head injury in which an individual does not believe or know a serious injury has occurred and the individual suffers serious injury at a later time.
An individual who has an untreated head injury may seem to be fine for several hours but will then have immediate and sudden symptoms associated with head injuries. The suddenness of the symptoms can create an emergency situation if a head injury was not diagnosed or treated earlier.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on November 11th, 2009
The use of helmets is extremely important to help prevent head injuries from taking place while participating in a variety of activities. When participating in activities that a head injury could occur, it is important to always wear a helmet. Although the likelihood of suffering an injury may be low, the risk of it occurring makes it important to take the necessary safety steps.
When participating in activities such as skating, biking and riding recreational vehicles it is important to wear a helmet. Many injuries could possibly be prevented by wearing a helmet to protect against head trauma.
The New Jersey personal injury firm of Levinson Axelrod has a major office in Howell and may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve following an injury. Contact the lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
