Brain Injury Lawyer - New York

NFL is sending wrong message to our nation's youth

Honored to be quoted in today’s New York Times on the dangers of football to our nation's youth. To Allay Fears, NFL Huddles With Mothers. Despite the marketing attempts by the NFL to create an illusion that football can be made safe, it cannot be. Football is a concussion delivery system!

 

As we approach the Super Bowl and the focus is on exciting and controversial new ads and whether the NE Patriots were culpable in the deflation of footballs, it might be better to concentrate on the disabling injuries sustained by players and the implications of the message that this new marketing scheme sends to parents and children about the safety of the sport.

 

 

Brain Injury Conference-Oregon and Washington

The Brain Injury Alliances of Oregon and Washington will be hosting The 13th Annual Pacific Northwest Brain Injury Conference 2015  “Living with Brain Injury & Neurological Changes: Thinking Outside the Box” on:

Thursday March 12th through Saturday March 14th 2015

The location of this year’s conference is:

Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235  NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 

You can obtain more information or to register by clicking here.

 

Delaware Brain Injury Association-Announces Annual Meeting Date

The Brain Injury Association of Delaware will host its 24th Annual Brain Injury Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 8 AM to 4 PM at Dover Downs, 1131 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE  19903

For more information or to register go to the Brian Injury Association of Delaware web site

Virginia Brain Injury Association: 14th Annual Conference: Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities Brain Injury Association of Virginia

The Virginia Brain Injury Association has announced its 14th Annual Conference: Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Date and Location:
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Westin Hotel, Richmond, VA
Registration Deadline is February 27, 2015

Overview:

"This one-day event provides professionals, persons with brain injury, and caregivers an opportunity to learn more about current issues and resources for those involved with the brain injury community. Examples of session topics include: Prescribed Drugs and TBI, Assessing & Treating Co-occurring PTSD and TBI, Cognitive Linguistic Impairment After TBI, and Return to Learn after TBI."

More information:

Visit the Brain Injury Association of Virginia website  for more information and a detailed brochure.

Vermont Brain Injury Association Studying Incompetence to Stand Trial as a Result of a Traumatic Brain Injury

In 2014, the Vermont legislature passed Act 158. Act 158 addresses the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It provides the court with the authority to commit a criminal defendant who has been found incompetent to stand trial because of a TBI to the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.

The Brain Injury Association of Vermont and Flint Springs Associates are conducting a research study to identify promising and/or evidence-based practices for treating individuals who are found incompetent to stand trial due to TBI or not guilty by reason of insanity in support of this change in legislation. The study focuses on reintegration into the community consistent with public safety.

 he Brain Injury Association of Vermont and Flint Springs Associates are seeking insights from brain injury organizations as part of this research effort. If you are able to help, please take a few minutes to respond to the questions below, or provide contact information for the person(s) who may be able to assist, and send them to:

Trevor Squirrell, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Vermont

STUDY QUESTIONS

1.    What happens to people with TBI in your criminal justice system who are unable to conform their behavior to the requirements of law? 

2.    Is there a process currently dictated by statute, in your state, to address individuals with TBI who are unable to conform their behavior to the requirements of the law?

3.    Do any programs, either institution and/or community based exist for justice-involved persons with TBI in your region/state?