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Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Not Just Sports Related

Brooks Schuelke, Esq.Schuelke Law PLLC Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) May 10, 2019 – Typically, when people discuss traumatic brain injury, they are usually speaking about sporting events. However, it is not just athletes who sustain traumatic brain injuries. According to researchers in Phoenix, Arizona a recent study reveals traumatic brain injury (TBI) is rife … Continue reading Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Not Just Sports Related

Playground Injuries: Are Waivers Enforceable?

Whether your child is off to daycare or kindergarten for the first time, or is a seasoned fourth- or fifth-grader, chances are they’ll be spending some time on the playground. And while playground equipment has made some great strides in safety from the old metal bars and merry-go-rounds of our youth, any kind of play … Continue reading Playground Injuries: Are Waivers Enforceable?

Pool Chemical Injuries Lead to Over 4,500 Emergency Department Visits Each Year

Pool chemical injuries led to an estimated 4,535 U.S. emergency department visits annually during 2008-2017, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Proving Psychiatric and Neurological Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Neuropsychologist and Trial Lawyer Insights Traumatic brain injuries are difficult to prove and quantify as damages. Assessing the extent of the damage and accounting for future medical problems can be a challenge. In this program, benefit from the combined medical and legal knowhow of our faculty and navigate through th…

Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Injuries: Overcoming Key Challenges

Defeat Defenses and Turn a Disadvantage to Your Advantage Pre-existing injuries or conditions can give insurance companies ammunition to decrease compensation or even outright deny claims. Do you know how to turn preexisting injuries into an advantage and ensure your client receives a fair recovery? Our seasoned faculty will provide you with the skills you … Continue reading Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Injuries: Overcoming Key Challenges

Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?

Summer days are sliding past all too quickly, helped along by the variety of fun warm-weather activities available for families to enjoy. Some of the best fun often has a hint of a dangerous thrill to it, from rope swings to tubing at the lake to roller coasters. But if you or your child is … Continue reading Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?

When Mannequins Attack, and Other Clothing Store Injuries

We’ve all been there, strolling Men’s Warehouse, shopping for a tuxedo, when a mannequin suddenly leaps of a display, knocking you to the ground, causing a concussion. But according to Melinda Scalzo’s lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania last week, this wasn’t some random attack. This particular mannequin was overloaded with unwanted tuxedo jackets, and the store … Continue reading When Mannequins Attack, and Other Clothing Store Injuries

Summertime Injuries — And Compensation — for Workers

Summer is here, and injuries are near. Sorry, the poet made me do it. But seriously, summertime injuries are about as predictable as heat waves and heatstroke. It’s time to put on your shades, slather on the sunscreen, and get an extra layer of legal protection. Here are the areas where you’ll need it the … Continue reading Summertime Injuries — And Compensation — for Workers