Archive | January, 2008

Studies Cite Head Injuries As Factor in Some Social Ills

31. January 2008

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This recent article focuses on the “Hidden Causes of Social Disorders”, tying social symptoms to traumatic brain and head injuries. Researchers studying brain injury believe they’ve found a common thread running through many cases of seemingly unrelated social problems: a long-forgotten blow to the head. Read more here…

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Battle Concussions Tied to Stress Disorder

31. January 2008

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The study is the military’s first large-scale effort to gauge the effect of mild head injuries that some experts worry may be causing a host of undiagnosed neurological deficiencies. Read More Here…

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BIAA Helps Make Congressional Offices More Accessible

31. January 2008

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Earlier this week, Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R-WY) unveiled, “Guidelines for Assisting Those with Accessibility Needs,” a manual designed to make congressional offices more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Through the hard work of Robert Demichelis, BIAA helped provide suggestions for the guide, which was distributed to all House and Senate offices. In a “Dear Colleague” letter [...]

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Negotiations Ensue Over Economic Stimulus Package

31. January 2008

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Also this week, negotiations focused on putting together an economic stimulus package, resulting in a bipartisan agreement by the week’s end, although the Senate is expected to possibly bring up further amendments during its consideration of the package in coming weeks. BIAA signed on to a coalition letter urging House and Senate leaders to temporarily raise [...]

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Senate Passes Revised Defense Authorization Bill

31. January 2008

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On Tuesday, the Senate passed a slightly revised version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. 4986), following House approval of the same bill last week. Important wounded warrior provisions related to TBI care remain unchanged in the new version, which President Bush is expected to sign into law shortly. The revised [...]

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Mental Woes Linked to Head Trauma

31. January 2008

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New research suggests that hidden traumatic brain injuries can cause social or educational failure, such as alcoholism or homelessness. If broadly verified, the findings could have a significant impact in dealing with these difficulties. Read More: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120156672297223803.html?mod=hpp_us_pageone

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Soldiers’ concussion symptoms tied to stress

31. January 2008

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Traumatic brain injury, often described as the “silent epidemic” of the Iraq war, may be less to blame for soldiers’ symptoms than doctors once thought, contends a provocative military study that suggests post-traumatic stress and depression often play a role. Read More: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22904216/

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Studies Cite Head Injuries As Factor in Some Social Ills

31. January 2008

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Researchers studying brain injury believe they’ve found a common thread running through many cases of seemingly unrelated social problems: a long-forgotten blow to the head. Read More: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120156672297223803.html

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Punitive Damages Shrink as High Court Reins in Trial Lawyers

26. January 2008

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As can be seen in this latest Bloomberg post, the recent changes in punitive damage settlements cases has had a profound impact on civil and tort litigations around the country. From Ford motor company settlements to the Exxon Valdez, this is a watershed moment in the world of serious injury law and civil litigation. Read [...]

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Night at the Opera

22. January 2008

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A benefit concert for the CALIFORNIA BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION Sunday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Silicon Valley Auditorium Duets and ensembles from beloved operas: Carmen, La Traviata, Rigoletto, La Bohème, and many more with professional area singers. All proceeds benefit the CALIFORNIA BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION, a non-profit membership organization providing information, referrals, education, advocacy and support for those [...]

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