According to an article out in The Metrowest Daily News, the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is set to hold its yearly conference on March 31 in Marlborough at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center. This will be the 30th annual conference that has been held by BIA-MA, a non-profit organization that assists brain injury survivors and raises awareness for preventing brain injuries through educational programs for the public.
The conference will offer the very latest information aimed at helping survivors and their family members courageously cope with the challenges that brain injuries pose on everyday life. The day will include over 15 workshops which will be run by renowned professionals and experts in the field of brain injury from across the country. Dr. Ross Zafonte who is currently chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Harvard Medical School will be the conference’s keynote speaker this year. If you would like to know more about brain injury in Massachusetts or are interested in attending the conference, contact the BIA-MA today.
When You Need to Talk to a Boston Brain Injury Lawyer
If your child has been seriously hurt by another, you shouldn’t have to pay for ongoing medical care and treatment. A serious injury may require lifelong care and financial support. Accepting a settlement offer without the guidance of a skilled Boston brain injury attorney can leave you and your child ill prepared for the road ahead. Your child deserves a legal team who is experienced in handling child injury cases in Massachusetts and one who can ensure that he or she will receive fair compensation for his or her injury.
Before you sign any insurance claim forms, give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster, or agree to a settlement offer, schedule your FREE case evaluation today by calling 800-930-8145. You can also learn more about how to best handle your child’s injury by requesting a FREE copy of our Massachusetts child injury book.
A cephalohematoma occurs when blood collects between membranes surrounding a newborn’s skull and the skull itself. More specifically, the blood gathers between the periosteum, which are membranes that directly encompass the bones in our bodies, and the bone of the skull.
This type of bleeding can occur in an infant due to a birth injury, either in labor or delivery, or because of a previously unknown fracture in the infant’s skull bone, which is found in roughly 5-10% of all cephalohematoma cases. Delivery of the baby by forceps or by use of a vacuum can also result in cephalohematoma. Symptoms of this condition are often a noticeable bulge on the newborn’s head. If there are soft or spongy regions on the infant’s head, this could indicate small areas of where blood collected, whereas firmer areas could indicate larger areas of pooled blood. Complications may arise if the newborn develops an infection from the blood that has already collected. If calcium deposits appear on the infant’s skull, this can also greatly complicate the recovery process. Cephalohematomas typically go away on their own and treatment may not be necessary.
When You Need to Talk to a Boston Brain Injury Lawyer
If your child has been seriously hurt by another, you shouldn’t have to pay for ongoing medical care and treatment. A serious injury may require lifelong care and financial support. Accepting a settlement offer without the guidance of skilled Boston injury lawyers can leave you and your child ill prepared for the road ahead. Your child deserves a legal team who is experienced in handling child injury cases in Massachusetts and one who can ensure that he or she will receive fair compensation for his or her injury.
Before you sign any insurance claim forms, give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster, or agree to a settlement offer, schedule your FREE case evaluation today by calling 800-930-8145. You can also learn more about how to best handle your child’s injury by requesting a FREE copy of our Massachusetts child injury book.
Last month, an article came out that highlighted the hidden dangers in what your baby may be really drinking with each bottle you make. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made chemical that is found in a vast number of products, ranging from plastic to compact discs to baby bottles.
When a bipartisan agreement was made to block BPA from being used in the production of baby bottles and sippy cups for children, lobbyists from the chemical industry sought to block this amendment that was part of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
The reason for blocking BPA is because the chemical can essentially obstruct and modify how certain hormones would otherwise naturally work within the body. There is growing evidence that BPA is linked to concerning health conditions such as forms of cancers, disorders with reproduction, cardiac disorders, diabetes, and premature puberty.
According to the news story, Canada and a handful of states in the U.S. have already been successful in labeling BPA as a “toxic threat” and the legislatures in those states are already at work to ban BPA from affecting children of any age. The Environmental Working Group provides helpful information for those of you who are looking for more tips on how to go BPA-free.
Statistics
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of death among children ages 5-14 are accidents and cancer. While more research is required to link BPA to certain forms of cancer and other severe health concerns, some companies are already doing their part in removing the chemical from impacting vulnerable infants and children.
If your child has suffered a serious head or brain injury as a result of an accident or because of the negligence of another, please order your free copy of the Massachusetts child injury book.
Contact a Boston brain injury attorney at Kiley Law Group and we will advocate for fair compensation for your child’s injuries. We serve clients in the greater Boston area. To schedule your free case evaluation, call us today at 1-800-930-8145.
