brain injury legislation

Indiana Supreme Court Ruled Psychologist Qualified to give Expert Opinion on Causation

Richard DeLuca
February 08, 2012 13:03

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled this past week that a psychologist is qualified to testify on behalf of a plaintiff in a personal injury case as to the cause of a traumatic brain injury.  Plaintiff was injured in a rear end collision, sustaining injuries to his neck and back. Plaintiff...

New Legislation Fights to Aid Children with Brain Injuries

Richard DeLuca
September 12, 2011 14:33

United States Representative, Pat Meehan (R-7) of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania recently discussed legislation that would benefit children with traumatic brain injuries through a seven-year initiative known as the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan.? Meehan said the legislation is important...

New Jersey Becomes First State to Pass Ski Helmet Law

Richard DeLuca
June 08, 2011 13:09

Starting in the winter 2011-2012, all skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18 will be required to wear a helmet thanks to a new law passed by the state in April. New Jersey is the first state in the nation to have such a law. California is also considering a similar legislation. A recent...

National Defense Authorization Act

Richard DeLuca
May 19, 2011 13:49

On May 11, 2011, Representative Todd Russell Platts (R-PA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), Task Force members and the Brain Injury Association of America, introduced an amendment to the National...

The Need for Medically-Necessary Rehabilitation

Richard DeLuca
March 14, 2011 13:22

A recent article in USA Today entitled, “For Brain Injuries, a Treatment Gap,” accurately reports the need for individuals who sustain brain injuries to access medically-necessary rehabilitation of sufficient scope, intensity and duration from licensed professionals in accredited...