On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Jan 4, 2020 | Brain Injury
With New York State lawmakers considering a ban on preteens playing tackle football in schools due to serious head injuries, the issue of cheerleader concussions may also come to mind. A study conducted by the American Association of Pediatrics revealed that...
| Aug 26, 2019 | Brain Injury
As schools begin a new year in New York, many students will be entering fall sports. One of the most popular is football. If you have a child playing football, you should become familiar with the typical injuries that could result from playing the sport. You have to...
by Ronald Ramirez | May 7, 2018 | Brain Injury
There are many ways a person can get a traumatic brain injury – also known as a TBI or closed head injury – and the severity of this type of injury can vary from mild to severe. Although you may know some common signs to look for regarding a head injury...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Mar 20, 2017 | Brain Injury
If you are a parent and your child has ever suffered a blow to the head, you may have been worried about whether he or she would start demonstrating signs of having a concussion. A concussion is a type of head trauma that can result after a blow to the head, and it...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Feb 13, 2017 | Brain Injury
The brain is a tricky thing and something that scientists and medical experts are perplexed by every single day. Your brain is known as the “boss” of your body and controls almost everything you do. Talking, swallowing, tasting, smelling and breathing are...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Jan 18, 2017 | Brain Injury
Sometimes a brain injury is relatively quick to heal, but recovery is more often a long process that can take its toll on the victim as well as family members. Coming to terms with this kind of injury is the first step on the road back to some degree of normalcy. Once...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Dec 15, 2016 | Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can affect a person in many areas: behaviorally, cognitively and physically, to name just three. Often, the repercussions are long-lasting and come with long-term considerations. Here is a look at some of the things you should keep in...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Nov 22, 2016 | Brain Injury
Dealing with a traumatic brain injury can be a terrifying experience for adults, but handling one in children can be even more stressful. Because kids are sometimes unable to locate the source of their pain or express their feelings to you, it is important to be aware...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Oct 25, 2016 | Brain Injury
Stories about NFL players and brain injuries have been big news for a few years. Unfortunately, there is far less information about brain injuries in children who play football. With 3.5 million youth who play football, this is an enormous gap in child safety. A...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Sep 26, 2016 | Brain Injury
The fatal police shooting of Keith Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, last week is a tragic, complex matter. Further complicating the issue is the recent news that Mr. Scott may have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Scott’s wife filmed the shooting on her...
