BRAIN INJURY A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR NFL PLAYERS

It is very encouraging to see that the NFL has formed a “brain injury panel” to focus on the concerns over brain injuries that players suffer. The players’ union has met for the first time in Florida recently.

The major concerns for the NFL players is the frequency of concussions, which have a cumulative negative effect on people. That is, every time a player has another concussion the damage to the brain increases. The long term effects that NFL players suffer who have had too many concussions include problems with memory, head pain, and other head problems

One of the issues that they have been dealing with is the team policies on “returning to play” after suffering a concussion. Another major concern is the safety of the helmets that are used

Brain injuries are a serious matter and can have life changing consequences. People rarely recover from significant traumatic brain injuries, and the quality of their lives can be dramatically changed for the worse

As a lawyer that has represented many victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is good to see that the risks of brain injury are being taken more seriously by the NFL with the goal of increasing safety for the players.

A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury, or serious head injury, as the result of an accident, like a car accident, motorcycle accident, or construction site accident, should contact a law firm with experience in brain injury matters.

Legal cases involving brain injuries have produced some large verdicts, frequently in the millions of dollars. This is because of the lifetime of expenses and lost earning capacity that these people suffer.

MUNI ACCIDENTS – warning to riders – HOLD ON!

The MUNI accident recently in San Francisco brings to the attention of citizens who ride the MUNI buses and streetcars that there is real risk in riding these mass transit vehicles.

Unlike automobiles that are equipped with padded seats, seatbelts and airbags, all designed to protect a passenger in a serious accident, the public transportation vehicles do not have these protections. So it is Rider Beware! Sudden movements on a bus, cable car or streetcar can produce forces that will cause standing passengers to fall down, or seated passengers to fall from their seats, if they are not holding on securely. It is more likely that a person will suffer a serious injury, such as a traumatic brain injury, knee injury, shoulder injury or Back Injury, in these accidents.

The message and the reminder to riders on the MUNI system, is HOLD ON for your own safety at all times.

And remember, if you are injured in an accident which is the fault of MUNI, there is only a 180-day period within which to file a governmental claim. How that claim is made is very important in cases of serious injury, and should be completed by an experienced lawyer practicing personal injury law.

Blackman Legal Group has been handling injury cases against the MUNI and the City of San Francisco since 1976, and there is no up front cost for handling a personal injury case against them. All fees are contingent and recovered only from the settlement.

Call 24/7 for a free consultation with a San Francisco personal injury lawyer at Blackman Legal Group, or visit our website at http://www.brain-injury-lawyer.com.

Toyota Recall and Product Liability Claims

Toyota has recalled a large number of its cars, including the RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, Avalon, Camry, Highlander, Tundra and Sequoia, for problems that cause the throttle to stick open.

This hazardous defect in the cars can result in the car accelerating when the driver does not want to accelerate, causing serious accidents, and in some cases, serious injuries.

Lawsuits against the auto manufacturer, based on products liability, can be brought for damages (money) for personal injuries sustained because of an accident that was caused by the throttle sticking in the open position (forced acceleration). Products liability lawsuits against Toyota, or any car manufacturer, for injuries caused by the defect, can result in significant verdicts and settlements. Plaintiffs (injured parties) can sue for their medical expenses, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering, including loss of enjoyment of life.

Plaintiff lawyers who sue manufacturers on behalf of injured consumers work on a contingency fee. This means that the consumer does not pay the attorney anything, and the lawyer only gets paid from the settlement funds when they are recovered for the client.

If you or someone that you care about has been seriously injured in a Toyota vehicle as a result of the sticking throttle causing forced acceleration, it is very important to know that the vehicle must be stored and kept available for testing as it is important evidence in the case. Experts for the plaintiff and the defendant need to examine and test the vehicle to be able to prove the case, i.e. prove that the vehicle was defective, that the defect caused the accident, etc.

Time is very important in bringing a product liability case. It is therefore very important to contact an experienced law firm as soon as possible after such an accident.

Blackman Legal Group handles products liability cases in California, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and throughout the state. They can be reached via its nationwide toll-free number, 1-888-395-3551.