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Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
We represent a number of clients who have brain injuries, and I received this infographic the other day describing the causes of traumatic brain injuries. I thought it was brilliant,...
View ArticleHead Injuries and Concussions — From Players’ Perspective
If you know me, you know I’m a huge University of Texas sports fan. Because of that, I’m a huge fan of the Longhorn Network. Usually, the stories just relate to my sports passion, but in light of...
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What Are Symptoms Of A Concussion Or Brain Injury?
I often tell clients that they need to be on the lookout for brain injuries. For some head injuries, the problems are obvious. But in many cases, the problems are much more subtle. As a result,...
View ArticleIn Texas, No Justice For The Injured
The folks at Texas Watch have put together this great story on Texas’s medical malpractice reform.
View ArticleConcussions — IMPACT Testing For Kids
My son sustained a concussion last spring while playing baseball. During that process, my son took a test called an IMPACT test to help diagnose the concussion and to help figure out when he had...
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People Continue To Text And Drive
A new texting while driving survey done by AT&T found that 98 percent of motorists who text regularly know the dangers of texting while driving, but 75 percent of them admit texting while driving...
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Vanishing Lawsuits and Jury Trials
The statistics from the Texas State Office of Court Administration are startling. In the last ten years, the number of lawsuits having been filed has dropped 17%. At the same time, the number of...
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New Baseball Study Shows Even When Brain Injured People Appear “Normal”,...
I recently saw a study that is near and dear to my heart on two subjects — baseball and concussions. One of the biggest frustrations of people with head injuries is that even though they look normal to...
View ArticleTeaching Teen Drivers
Articles about teen drivers seem to be in the news (or maybe because I’m teaching my own teen to drive, I’m just noticing the articles more). Regardless, there were two recent articles I saw that...
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Drivers Aren’t Being Smart With Their Smart Phones
AT&T released the results of a scary study this week finding that smart phones are allowing people to drive while distracted in new and “creative” ways. According to the study: 61% of drivers...
View ArticleThe Failure of Tort Reform
Steve Cohen has an interesting article, On Tort Reform, It’s Time To Declare Victory and Withdraw, detailing the failings of tort reform in the medical malpractice context. In his article, Steve...
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Off Topic: Lessons From Boy Scout Camp
I was lucky enough to accompany my son and 26 other scouts to scout camp this year. We started in Boston on July 4, and then we bussed up to Eddington, Maine to spend a week at Camp Roosevelt, a local...
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This Is A Terrifying Trucking Idea
I’ve heard bad ideas, but this might be the worst — letting teenagers drive trucks across the country. The trucking industry is currently pushing legislation that would allow drivers as young as 18...
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Austin Police Chief: Too Many Austin Car Wrecks
Young man using smart phone in his car Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo took the unusual step this week of having a press conference to urge Austin drivers to be more safe. Chief Acevedo was prompted...
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Check Your Tires — Tragic Caldwell County Wreck Yesterday
Yesterday, there was a horrific car wreck on Texas 130 in Caldwell County that killed 4 adults and left 5 more children injured. The wreck hits home as it occurred near the Texas 130/Schuelke Road...
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Austin Dog Bites Are Increasing
Last week, the Austin American Statesman reported that dog attacks are increasing in Austin. The number of dog attacks has increased every year since 2007. This year is no exception. Austin has...
View ArticleAnother Wrong Way Crash In Austin
Early this morning (August 19th), Austin endured another wrong way crash, a wreck where a driver is driving the wrong way on a highway. Details are not out yet, but one man was killed and two women...
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Energy Drinks Linked To Brain Injuries
A new University of Toronto study found that teenagers who drink heavily caffeinated energy drinks are more prone to traumatic brain injuries. In the firm, I see brain injuries in all sorts of...
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Selfies Killing More People Than Sharks
Selfie danger is on the rise. In mid-September, a Japanese tourist at the Taj Mahal was taking a picture of himself and fell down stairs, leading to a fatal brain injury. In early September, a...
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Warren Buffett On Car Wrecks: If cars are better, and they clearly are,...
Damaged Car Involved In Traffic Accident Safety experts at the National Safety Council, and insurance companies such as Allstate and Geico, were surprised by the 14 percent increase in fatal auto...
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