Jun
22
Helmets Reduce Risk of Serious Head Injuries
June 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve discussed previously, the most effective "cure" for brain injury is preventing or minimizing the injury in the first place. And one sure way to minimize most brain injuries is to wear a helmet while riding a bike or motorcycle to absorb the impact of a possible collision. As Michigan orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph [...]
May
25
Heads Up For Student-Athlete Brain Injuries
May 25, 2010 | Comments Off
We discussed in this blog previously how the NFL has focused national attention on the danger of both short- and long-term dangers from concussions in all age groups, and that even a “mild” concussion is a form of brain injury. We also noted that “getting your bell rung” in high school athletics may not be [...]
Mar
18
Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
March 18, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young, and Young and Young Lawyers are your Indiana spinal cord injury lawyers. Young and Young has been representing Hoosiers with spinal cord injuries since 1954. John P. Young has more than 22 years experience investigating, understanding and proving spinal cord injury cases. Spinal cord injuries can happen in a variety of ways [...]
Mar
3
Spinal Cord Injuries
March 3, 2010 | Comments Off
Approximately 40,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries every year. Although research is improving the quality of care surrounding spinal cord injuries, there is still much to be learned. Unfortunately, it remains clear that spinal cord injuries are often permanent and almost always devastating. At Young and Young we are experienced Indiana spinal cord injury [...]
Feb
14
Why Does Everyone Say Trampolines are Dangerous?
February 14, 2010 | Comments Off
When I was a child, I loved trampolines. One of our favorite activities on the trampoline was the double bounce. This is where two people on the trampoline bounce at the same time, usually one is larger than the other. Eventually the larger person gets the trampoline extended down as far as it will go [...]
Feb
11
Is My Childs Moped Covered By My Homeowners Insurance Policy?
February 11, 2010 | Comments Off
If you have a child who is lucky enough to have a moped or a four-wheel off road vehicle (ATV) there are some things you need to know. Sometimes the child will be injured, through the negligence of another while riding the moped or the off road vehicle. Those injuries may include spinal cord injuries, [...]
Jan
22
What Structured Settlements are and Why Selling One is a Bad Idea
January 22, 2010 | Comments Off
When a Hoosier or their family member is seriously injured in any type of trauma situation, such as a car wreck with a drunk driver, a highway accident with a semi tractor trailer, a road accident, a motorcycle accident, a construction accident or a fatal accident, qualified accident attorneys and accident lawyers know that a [...]
Jan
19
If I am Injured, How do I Know Which Doctor Do I Go To? Part Four
January 19, 2010 | Comments Off
In our last three blogs we have discussed the different kinds of doctors who can be helpful if you have been injured in a car wreck with a drunk driver, or in a traffic accident, or highway accident with a semi tractor trailer or a motorcycle accident. This discussion applies equally to people who have [...]
Jan
14
How Important is an Immediate Investigation – part 3
January 14, 2010 | Comments Off
You know the dream, you are back in high school, you know you have a final coming up, but you have not bought the book, you have not been to class and you do not know where the test is going to be. You feel anxious and nervous because you are not prepared. A good [...]
Jan
13
How Important is an Immediate Investigation – part 2
January 13, 2010 | Comments Off
Here we are - the Indianapolis Colts are heading toward their playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. We are only a few days away. Even though Peyton Manning and the rest of the team have already played these guys this year, and beat them, do you think the Colts would be wise not to thoroughly and [...]
Jan
12
What Affect does Bankruptcy have on my Injury Claim
January 12, 2010 | Comments Off
This entry is the third in a series of blogs dealing with the overall effect of an injury claim on a person’s ability to work, and lost wages. Wouldn’t it be nice to be Peyton Manning or Dwight Freeny? Of the many things they have to be thankful for is that they have earned enough [...]
Nov
30
Tiger Woods was Lucky in SUV Rollover
November 30, 2009 | Comments Off
Tiger Woods drove out of his drive way at a high speed and lost control of his SUV. Apparently the SUV hit a fire hydrant, and during this, Tiger Woods over corrected and the SUV rolled over. Fortunately for Tiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfer and first billionaire athlete, he was not seriously injured. To [...]


