Concussions and Children; Nearly 2 Million Every Year

Perhaps even more disturbing is that many of these brain injuries go undiagnosed and receive no treatment.

Whether from sports or other activities, head injuries can cause a life time of health problems.  Children under 18 years of age our youth are facing long term health problems.

A call to action for better monitoring, tracking, warning, prevention and treatment is long overdue.

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_159465.html

1 in 5 Nursing Home Residents Abused

Being screamed and sworn at, or being physically or sexually abused, are the appalling findings of a study just released by the Annals of Internal Medicine.

The study looked at 10 New York nursing homes in their analysis.  This harkens back to the embarrassing and disgraceful days of the 1970's that led to many significant and important changes.  Regrettably, these improvements have been ratcheted back over the years.  Many this is due to lobbying by interests that support the interests of profits over people.

Let your legislator know how you feel.  If this has occurred to you or a loved one, contact a qualified personal injury attorney.  Don't let this go unheeded.

http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2529053

Legalized Marijuana and Car Crashes

IN THIS ISSUE / Conflicting Studies > Pot Laws Vary > NPR Report > Your Firm Name Your Name Let America Know Sample Newsletter Toll Free: (866) 589-7670 Dear Subscriber, Drinking remains the number one cause of accidents and deaths from impaired driving. However, an increasing number of drivers are testing positive for marijuana. Here are the latest reports on this growing public safety concern. THE DOCKET / > LET AMERICA KNOW DEMO > FEATURES AND BENEFITS > BROWSE PAST ISSUES > SIGN UP NOW > CONTACT US Americans Deserve The TruthLet America Know is a powerful new e-marketing tool that connects you and your clients with a compelling, customized e-newsletter. Let America Know is also a counter voice to the massive disinformation campaign aimed at our profession. As a trial lawyer, you owe it to yourself - and your future - to find out more! Continue reading. Elizabeth Kemble, a widely admired advocate for kidney health in Oregon, was out for a walk following her third kidney transplant when she was killed by a driver who admitted to smoking marijuana minutes earlier. Debra Majkut, an Ohio mother of two, was sitting on her couch with her children and a nephew when a woman high on pot crashed into Majkut’s home, killing her and seriously injuring her infant son. Nightmare scenarios like these are exactly what safety advocates predict will become commonplace on our nation’s roads as the list of states legalizing marijuana for either recreational or medicinal use continues to grow. But instead of clearing the smoke, conflicting studies and a patchwork of state laws have complicated this issue for all of us concerned about impaired driving. Learn all the latest here. >>> BY THE NUMBERS / 50% More The number of drivers with marijuana in their systems grew nearly 50 percent from 2007 to 2014, according to a national roadside survey. 1 in 8 Seniors A recent study of high school seniors showed that one in eight admitted to using marijuana before driving. 18% Drugged Nationwide in 2009, 3,952 fatally injured drivers were tested for the presence of drugs; 18 percent tested positive. [Download report]   BOOKMARK FAVORITES / Couric Follows the Path to Legalization Katie Couric walks us through the change of mindset and laws surrounding the legalization of marijuana.  View video. New Simulator Tests Drivers on Pot A new, first-of-its-kind driving simulator is helping researchers study the effects of marijuana use on driving. View video. Fatal Crashes Involving Marijuana Double According to a new AAA study, fatal crashes involving a driver who recently used marijuana nearly doubled in the year since legalization in Washington state. View video. Sneak Peek: Let’s Ride Safely Statistics show that the percentage of intoxicated motorcycle riders in fatal crashes is greater than the percentage of intoxicated drivers on U.S. roads. Next month: motorcycle safety. Learn more More Drivers Using Marijuana An NPR investigation finds that more drivers are using marijuana, but experts can’t agree on what that means for traffic safety. Listen now
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