A new study of children with TBIs in Australia shows the long-term effects of brain injuries in children. The study contradicts some previous research that suggests that children do not suffer any long-lasting brain damage after brain injuries because their brains are still developing.

The study analyzed 56 children who had suffered TBIs 10 years ago when they were between the ages of 2- and 7-years-old. Research revealed that the children who had suffered minor brain injuries were likely to recover completely and not suffer long-term effects, but the social, behavioral, and intellectual abilities of children who suffered serious TBIs were affected.

According to the study, children who suffered serious TBIs between the ages of 2- and 7-years-old were more likely to test 18-26 points lower on IQ tests 10 years after their injury. The study can be seen in the journal Pediatrics.

If you or someone you love suffered brain damage because of a brain or head injury, contact the New Jersey brain damage lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 to learn more about how we can help you.

A student in southern California is suing his high school after coaches told him he was unable to play baseball due to his inabilities.

The student is deaf and has cerebral palsy. He has been active in the sport of baseball since the age of 9. Last year, he was able to play for the freshman baseball team, but was not allowed to continue his involvement with the sport at a higher level. He said that the junior varsity baseball coaches for the school, Ayala High School, told him he could no longer play on the team strictly because of his disabilities.

The lawsuit that the teenager has filed against the school says that this discrimination is a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. He is hopeful that he can receive a court order from a judge stating that he can continue to play baseball at his school.

If your child suffers from cerebral palsy, you need experienced representation on your side in order to determine the cause of this condition. Please contact the New Jersey cerebral palsy lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of his infant son and is facing additional charges regarding the abuse.

On January 21, 2012 the man claims that he smacked his 4-month-old son in the face two times, resulting in him slipping off of his lap and hitting his head on a nearby table. The affidavit says that the father put off calling for help for over 30 minutes, which caused the infant’s injuries to grow in severity.

The young boy suffered brain hemorrhaging and a fractured skull from the attack. He is currently in a hospital on life support with no current brain activity. Doctors believe that he will not survive.

Please contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers at 800-346-5529, if you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury due to the negligence or abuse of someone else.

A Florida man is currently living with irreversible brain damage after suffering from complications of a botched gastric bypass surgery. The surgery took place in 2007 and shortly after the procedure was completed, the man started dealing with several injuries. The negligence and carelessness of the doctors was behind the worsening of the complications.

The 32-year-old man can no longer take care of himself. He is housed in a wheelchair and needs constant attention throughout the day to complete minute activities, such as bathing and eating. He filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital where his surgery occurred, citing negligence.

The jury in the medical malpractice lawsuit sided with the victim and decided on a $177 million verdict. Although the malpractice victim is happy about the outcome of the lawsuit, he is still devastated about his current situation and would gladly take back the lawsuit if he could reverse the effects of the weight-loss surgery.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A 29-year-old Canadian skier has passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a practice run in Park City.

Sarah Burke was a freestyle skier who had placed at the Winter X Games four separate times. She was training at an event in Park City at a resort when she crashed on a half-pipe. This is the same half-pipe that Kevin Pearce, a professional snowboarder, crashed on in 2009.

The crash resulted in Burke ripping her vertebral artery, which caused serious bleeding of the brain. Sarah went into cardiac arrest following the brain injury and was taken to a hospital, where she died nine days later. Her internal organs were donated after her death.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Sarah’s family and friends during this tragic time.

In a settlement with New Jersey Transit, the victim of a bus accident was awarded $7.85 million.  The accident occurred in 2008 in Paterson, New Jersey, when the plaintiff was crossing the street at a crosswalk.

The bus drove over the now-59-year old woman’s legs and caused her head hit the ground.  After the accident, the plaintiff had her left leg amputated above the knee and partial amputation of her right foot, and suffered a fractured cheekbone and traumatic brain injury.  She needed multiple surgeries and ventilation for 18 days, and stayed in the intensive care unit for several weeks, where she contracted sepsis.

The woman was ruled incompetent by the court’s judge due to her brain damage.  In addition, the sepsis she contracted made her unable to speak.  The plaintiff was being cared for at a rehabilitation facility, but family says that, with the settlement, they will move her into private care.

Three retired football players have sued the National Football League for allegedly failing to implement a program that would monitor brain injuries suffered while playing. The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all injured players in the league.

The three players, all over the age 60, have filed the suit in a Manhattan Court after claiming that they all suffered from brain injuries today after receiving multiple head injuries while playing.

The suit states that officials within the league should have known that repeated head trauma and concussions could later cause degenerative brain injuries as the players aged. The players are seeking damages and medical assistance.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, contact the New Jersey brain injury lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A woman in St. Clair County has filed a suit claiming that she was discharged from the Casino Queen after filing a workers’ compensation complaint.

The woman filed the complaint over an incident that allegedly occurred in 2009 when a patron assaulted her, resulting with her receiving a knee injury.

The woman was allegedly helping the people resolve a dispute at the slot machines when the accident occurred. The woman then filed the workers’ compensation claim and when she went to work her next shift, she was suspended and then terminated.

If you or a loved one has been injured at work, you need experienced representation on your side in order to help you secure the benefits that you deserve. Contact the New Jersey workers’ comp lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A court has ordered the Midstates Horse Shows to pay $161.41 per week to a man who was injured while working on the fairgrounds in 2004.

Beyond the weekly payments, the company is also ordered to pay $54,748.53 in past disability payments and another $38,181.15 for medical expenses.

According to court records, the accident occurred as the man was setting up metal stalls for the event and 24 of the metal panels fell on the man. The man suffered from rib fractures as well as injuries to his head and pelvis.

If you or a loved one has been injured at the workplace, you need experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you secure benefits. Contact the New Jersey workers comp lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

A man working on the set of ‘Transformers 3′ has filed a lawsuit after claiming that he suffered serious injury while working on special effects in July.

The man who has working as a welder claimed that a temporary control panel that was installed in a building was not wired appropriately to pump out 220 volts. He then plugged in a grinder that required half of the voltage and it began to spin rapidly causing severe damage to his arm.

A spokesperson from the studio has said that they have not seen the suit and have refused to comment. The family of the man is also suing the movie studio.

Workplace injuries can change the lives of a family by not allowing a family member to work and bring home wages. If you or a loved one has been injured at the workplace accident, you need experienced representation that may be able to help you receive the compensation benefits you deserve. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.