General Electric Joins Forces with N.F.L. in Effort to Detect Brain Injuries
The N.F.L. has been plagued by a rash of litigation involving thousands of former players alleging that the N.F.L. knew of connection between head injuries sustained on the field and long-term cognitive impairment. In response, the N.F.L has altered rules and fined and suspended players who hit opponents in the head. The N.F.L. has also […]
Athletes, Coaches, Parents-New Tool in the War Against Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury can result in a degenerative brain disease known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). We have written extensively on this site about the state of research and law aimed at the prevention, treatment and advocacy for victims of this debilitating condition.(see myaccidentlaw.com/blog keyword, brain injury, concussions, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). Most victims of serious […]
More Brain Injury Tragedy in the NHL
Not to sound like a broken record when it comes to brain injuries – but we don’t care if it serves to prevent more tragedies like that of former N.H.L star Rick Martin. On October 13, 2011 at myaccidentlaw.com, we wrote of the changes to N.H.L. regulations regarding prevention of brain trauma through hit limitations. […]
Aluminum Baseball Bat Responsible for Wrongful Death of Player
Aluminum Baseball Bat Causes Brain Injuries Leading to Wrongful Death of 18 year old player: For over 25 years in our Chicago and South Chicago personal injury and worker’s injury practice we have advocated for the victims of negligent and reckless accidents and Volpe was surprised to see that event the gentler All American past-time of baseball […]
Brain Injuries and The NHL: Hard to Believe These Hard Heads!
It’s hard to believe the hard heads in the NHL that don’t seem all that interested in preventing brain injuries and concussions. The N.H.L began its preseason with a tightened Rule 48, which outlaws most checks to the head as part of the leagues’ response to the spate of concussions in hockey. However, the N.H.L did […]