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  March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. If you are able, please show your support by participating in one of these events in the state of Georgia. Details listed below: Saturday, March 16th - Brain Injury Awareness Walk in Augusta, Georgia . The Augusta Brain Injury Support Group will be hosting their 4th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk. Their goal for this year is $10,000. From 10am to Noon, at the Columbia County Library. Cost: $20.00 for Individual, $10.00 for Brain Injury Survivors. (includes a t-shirt and lunch) Visit their website to register, sponsor a participant or for more information. Click here to download a copy of their their flyer. Saturday, March 23rd - "Brain Power" Walk for Brain Injury in Savannah, Georgia . The Grey Matters Support Group will be holding their annual Brain Power Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Walk. From: 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lake Mayer Cost: $15.00. (Includes a t-shirt and breakfast) Click  here  to downloa...

  I am a motorcycle rider. I know firsthand the dangers involved and spend a lot of time thinking about how to be safe. I have also represented catastrophically injured motorcycle riders and their families where another driver's negligence caused a wreck. Motorcyclists have a higher chance of being in a fatal crash than other drivers. The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is other drivers not seeing the motorcycle, even in broad daylight, primarily due to the fact that a motorcycle is much smaller than a car or other vehicle. According to nolo.com, the most dangerous situation for motorcyclists to be in is when cars are making left hand turns. This accounts for 42% of all accidents involving motorcycles and cars. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety's latest statistics report that 7 out of 10 Georgia motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2009. The total motorcycle fatalities for 2009 in Georgia was 140. Fulton County had the highest fatality rate, wit...

  I was just reading about devastating wreck in DeKalb County caused by   two racing motorcycles.  The photographs from this wreck make it clear this was an horrific wreck. The victims are lucky to be alive. It is also unbelievable that one of the racing motorcyclists, who, apparently, slid up under a car, was able to get up and leave the scene of the wreck. His leaving the scene of the wreck violates Georgia law. He was required to stay there and actually render aid to his victims until Georgia law enforcement arrived. Georgia Code Section 40-6-270 states: Duty in accidents involving personal injury to or death of person or damage to vehicle (a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of any person or in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident or shall stop as close thereto as possible and forthwith return to the scene of the accident and s...

  It seems as if high school football has been in the news quite a bit lately, as football-related concussion awareness is at an all time high. President Barack Obama recently commented that even though he is a fan of football, if he had a son, he would have to think long and hard before allowing him to play. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in Atlanta, Georgia says that sports concussions have reached epidemic proportions. Research has shown that concussions can be much more serious than originally thought years ago, and in some cases may even be fatal. A new study reports that concussion from high school sports is rising at an annual 15%, and as it does, high school football participation rates have dropped 15 to 20% due to increasing parental concern. Football tops the list of all high school sports in concussion rates, accounting for more than half (56.8%) of all concussions. Many of these occur from player-to-player contact (76.2%), the most common being head-to-head. Acc...

  1. Requirements For Medical Testimony Before The Lawsuit Is Filed: Many states have special requirements for filing professional negligence (including medical negligence) lawsuits that are not required for Plaintiffs filing other types of injury suits. In Georgia, for example, a Plaintiff must, at the time of filing a medical negligence suit, attach a sworn Affidavit from a physician in the same field of medicine affirming that the physician has reviewed the Plaintiff's case and can offer the opinion that the doctor or nurse at issue violated the standard of care for medical professionals generally. Arizona has an "affidavit of merit" law. North Carolina does not require an Affidavit, but requires that the Plaintiff affirm in the lawsuit that a medical professional in the same profession has reviewed the Plaintiff's claim and has determined it is meritorious. Many other states have similar requirements. I have had doctors tell me, candidly, that they would not offer...

  According to the Brain Injury Association of America, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the leading cause of both disability and death in children throughout the United States, with the 2 largest age groups being from 0-4 and 15-19. Although it's never possible to protect your child 100% from head injuries or any other type of injury, there are certain things you can do to make sure they are protected as much as possible, and to ensure protection from head traumas. Cybercrime lawyer . As a father myself, and as a personal injury attorney here in Atlanta, Georgia, I am aware of how easily and unexpectedly an injury can happen. Though some of these might seem like common sense, please review the suggestions below to ensure that your child is as safe and protected as possible from head injury or brain trauma. Safety in your home: If your child is an infant, never leave them alone on a bed, sofa, or other high area, not even for a quick moment. When selecting a high chair for your c...

  Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have unfortunately resulted in an increased number of veterans who have experienced Traumatic Brain Injuries, also known as TBIs. In fact, Traumatic Brain Injury has often been called the "signature wound" of these wars. According to the Department of Defense and the Veterans' Brain Injury Center, 22% of all combat casualties from these conflicts are brain injuries. White collar crimes lawyer . In the military population, the primary cause of TBIs are from blasts, motor vehicle accidents, and gunshot wounds. And those at greatest risk are young men performing military duties who may have a history of prior concussion or substance abuse. TBI is defined as when a sudden injury, such as a blow or a trauma to the head interrupts the normal functioning of the brain. Symptoms of a brain injury may be visible right away, or may not surface until weeks or even months after the initial injury. There are different categories of TBIs. The most c...

 March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. If you are able, please show your support by participating in one of these events in the state of Georgia. DWI/DUI . Details listed below: Saturday, March 16th - Brain Injury Awareness Walk in Augusta, Georgia. The Augusta Brain Injury Support Group will be hosting their 4th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk. Their goal for this year is $10,000. From 10am to Noon, at the Columbia County Library. Cost: $20.00 for Individual, $10.00 for Brain Injury Survivors. (includes a t-shirt and lunch) Visit their website to register, sponsor a participant or for more information. Click here to download a copy of their their flyer. Saturday, March 23rd - "Brain Power" Walk for Brain Injury in Savannah, Georgia. The Grey Matters Support Group will be holding their annual Brain Power Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Walk. From: 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lake Mayer Cost: $15.00. (Includes a t-shirt and breakfast) Click here to download a copy of their flye...

 Our firm recently had success in a birth injury case in Gwinnett County, Georgia. In that case we represented the family of Kailey Watson against the labor and delivery team that delivered her and the hospital where they worked. Following her delivery, Kailey was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The term "cerebral palsy" refers to several different kinds of permanent brain injuries that occur before, during, or shortly after birth. Victims of cerebral palsy can suffer a variety of symptoms including: limited movement, speech difficulties, learning disabilities, visual problems, hearing problems, and Epilepsy, seizures or spasms. DWI/DUI . Kailey suffered many of these. And by the time of trial Kailey was a ten year-old girl who suffered grand-mal seizures, had limited use of her right arm and leg, and whose intellectual development had stopped at the level of a three year-old. In Kailey's case the jury was faced with two very different stories of how her injuries occurred...

 1. Requirements For Medical Testimony Before The Lawsuit Is Filed: Many states have special requirements for filing professional negligence (including medical negligence) lawsuits that are not required for Plaintiffs filing other types of injury suits. In Georgia, for example, a Plaintiff must, at the time of filing a medical negligence suit, attach a sworn Affidavit from a physician in the same field of medicine affirming that the physician has reviewed the Plaintiff's case and can offer the opinion that the doctor or nurse at issue violated the standard of care for medical professionals generally. Lawyer firm in Georgia . Arizona has an "affidavit of merit" law. North Carolina does not require an Affidavit, but requires that the Plaintiff affirm in the lawsuit that a medical professional in the same profession has reviewed the Plaintiff's claim and has determined it is meritorious. Many other states have similar requirements. I have had doctors tell me, candidly,...

 3. The Need For Medical Testimony From Your Treating Doctors. Up until now we have only been discussing the "proof of negligence" part of your lawsuit. However there is an equally important part of your suit: the "proof of damages" part. If you suffer from RSD it may have taken your doctors a while to diagnose it. Many RSD sufferers may have started with an orthopedist or even a family doctor following a traumatic injury that may have seemed minor at the time. If you developed RSD as a result of negligent medical care you may have had post-surgery visits with a neurologist or neurosurgeon. By the time you are diagnosed with RSD you are likely under the care of an Anesthesiologist / Pain Management doctor. Lawyer help in Georgia . You may also be under the care of a Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor. Over the course of your care you will likely be treated by Physical Therapists. You may also followed by a Psychiatrist. Frankly, the list of doctors an RSD su...

  I am a motorcycle rider. I know firsthand the dangers involved and spend a lot of time thinking about how to be safe. I have also represented catastrophically injured motorcycle riders and their families where another driver's negligence caused a wreck. Motorcyclists have a higher chance of being in a fatal crash than other drivers. The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is other drivers not seeing the motorcycle, even in broad daylight, primarily due to the fact that a motorcycle is much smaller than a car or other vehicle. According to nolo.com, the most dangerous situation for motorcyclists to be in is when cars are making left hand turns. This accounts for 42% of all accidents involving motorcycles and cars. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety's latest statistics report that 7 out of 10 Georgia motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2009. The total motorcycle fatalities for 2009 in Georgia was 140. Fulton County had the highest fatality rate, wit...

  Here is a great resource for women who suffer from chronic pain, including RSD/CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). Forgrace.org was started by RSD patient Cynthia Toussaint in 2002. The site is dedicated to ensuring the ethical treatment of all women dealing with chronic pain. Based on Cynthia's experience with multiple doctors over many years and her observations of other pain patients, she came to the conclusion that women suffering severe pain are frequently not taken seriously by their doctors and do not receive the same level of treatment as their male counterparts. Drug crimes lawyer in LA . The main goal of forgrace.org is to empower women to become better advocates for themselves and their pain and to increase awareness of the gender disparity women experience worldwide in the assessment and treatment of their pain. In 1982, her senior year in college, Cynthia pulled a hamstring in her right leg while in ballet class. Being a ballet dancer...

  If you live in the state of Georgia and you or someone you love suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the Brain Injury Association of Georgia is a great resource. Founded in 1982, and comprised of brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals, their goal is to improve the quality of life for those with a traumatic brain injury, as well as family and friends. According to BIAG, Georgia has an estimated 50,000 suspected Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) per year, yet Brain Injury is still relatively a "silent" condition, not well publicized or noticed. For more information on their organization, or if you would like to speak with someone in person about your individual situation and the effects of brain injury, you can call their Brain Injury Information Center Helpline at 800-444-6443 for a Brain Injury Information packet, or to get information on available resources for yourself or a loved one. You can also reach them via email. They have support...

  It seems as if high school football has been in the news quite a bit lately, as football-related concussion awareness is at an all time high. President Barack Obama recently commented that even though he is a fan of football, if he had a son, he would have to think long and hard before allowing him to play. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in Atlanta, Georgia says that sports concussions have reached epidemic proportions. Research has shown that concussions can be much more serious than originally thought years ago, and in some cases may even be fatal. A new study reports that concussion from high school sports is rising at an annual 15%, and as it does, high school football participation rates have dropped 15 to 20% due to increasing parental concern. Football tops the list of all high school sports in concussion rates, accounting for more than half (56.8%) of all concussions. Many of these occur from player-to-player contact (76.2%), the most common being head-to-head. Law...

  While surfing the web for new CRPS/RSD information, I saw a notice for an upcoming retreat especially for RSD/CRPS patients from Saturday, July 27th to Sunday, July 28th of this year, at the Blue Lotus Farm, located in West Bend, Wisconsin. This is a good opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing the same life challenges as a CRPS patient as you are. The Blue Lotus Farm is a non-profit retreat center that caters to those dealing with debilitating illnesses and conditions and their caretakers. Lawyer firm inGeorgia . Though travel is physically hard and financially expensive for those of you who are CRPS patients, it would be a valuable experience if you are able to go. I found the retreat mentioned on the Midwest CRPS Support website. Midwest CRPS Support is a group that is located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area that is dedicated to increasing awareness of CRPS in relation to treatment options, research, and increased conversation on the topic in general. Though ...

  As a Traumatic Brain Injury attorney in Atlanta, Georgia, I am very familiar with the devastating consequences that result from a TBI. The brain injury survivor's family is affected drastically as well as the patient. Major changes are required in almost every area of life. Brain Injury is probably the least understood of all the major illnesses. Because our brain determines our personality and our behaviors, a brain injury survivor may seem like an entirely different person after the accident. Brain injury may not be readily obvious to outside observers, and the brain injury survivor may be thought to have mental illness or to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Traumatic Brain Injury survivors usually experience rapidly changing moods and behaviors that they cannot control. Anger, frustration, extreme depression, rage, fear, unexplained outbursts, withdrawal, and impulsivity are all common. Lawyer firm in Georgia . And they can change from one end of the spectrum to t...