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Helmet Awareness: Prevent TBI, Wear a Helmet

With driver distractions at an all time high, safety outside the vehicle is more important than ever.

Statistics show that 85% of bike-related injuries and 75% of fatalities are preventable if riders wear a helmet. With those staggering statistics people still choose to not wear helmets. We encourage riders to wear helmets with the goal of preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) from motorcycle, biking, skateboarding and other recreational and work activities.

Help prevent Serious Brain Injuries, buy a helmet and wear it.

Christine O’Donnell at the “National Work Comp Convention in Vegas”

Christine O’Donnell and Neal Flannery at the “National Work Comp Convention in Vegas”

National Work Comp Convention in Vegas

Neal Flannery met up recently with TBI Education Leaders Mitch Albom and John Prosser at the Biami Educational Conference.

Also shown in a picture below is Philip Joseph (NI project manager), Mitch Albom, and Dr Ray Kamoo (NI program director – Michigan)

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NeuroInternational participates in brain injury educational conferences in Michigan, Florida, and many other states.

Please contact NeuroInternational if you know of a traumatic brain injury rehabilitation or neurobehavioral conference we may be interested in attending. We regularly attend a variety of National conferences to train our staff and promote our services. We also provide free CEU inservices to hospitals, adjusters, and case managers.

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is urging you to please contact your senator for the repeal of Bill SB 291.

Some key points to mention to the Senators in urging them to vote No.

1. This is a “freedom of choice” matter. When a motorcyclist is in a vehicle crash, first responders (police and EMS) have to respond, and the local hospital ER department is required to provide treatment; and depending on the extent of injuries lengthy rehabilitation, and possibly long term care in a nursing facility will be required. The insurance requirement in the law does not cover all of the costs of the attendant. Thus turning this cost to the government, which is unnecessary and preventable.
2. “There’s no research or evidence proving that motorcycle helmets and helmet laws reduce injuries.” This is a difficult claim when the research is clear and all done by government agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, and Centers for Disease Control among them that all provide unequivocal documentation. All of these studies can be easily found on their respective websites.

The two states that had eliminated their motorcycle helmet laws have since reinstated their helmet law. Those states are Nebraska and Louisianna. Both states did so due to the significant increase in motorcyclists deaths and serious injuries costing the state and local government.

We request your Senator to consider this information and truly make an informed choice. With over 80 percent of Michigan voters opposed to the motorcylce helmet law repeal, we ask of you to cast your vote as “NO” to the repeal of Michigan’s Motorcycle Helmet Law Repeal, S.B. 291.

Dear Friends,

It is with great appreciation that I accept The Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s Legacy Society Founders’ Award. I regret that I cannot be there in person, but i am most humbled that the BIAMI would bestow this award upon me. It is a great honor to know that no-fault benefits have assisted so many citizens in Michigan on their road to recovery after a devastating accident because of the legislation we created nearly four decades ago.

Allow me to take a moment to highlight some of the achievements of the legislation that we can be most proud of.

In 1973, Michigan faced multiple pressures to reform its automobile insurance system. We responded to these pressures by creating the Michigan’s Auto -No-Fault Insurance Act. The promise was to:
1) ensure that those injured in an automobile crash received all reasonably necessary medical care for their life time;
2) minimize the need for litigation as a result of automobile crashes;
3) ensure that a fair and equitable insurance premium would be paid for such coverage.

Many states have followed Michigan’s lead in creating similar auto no-fault insurance laws; however, Michigan’s Auto No-Fault Insurance Act has always been revered as the ultimate standard.

It is my opinion that this has truly been good public policy for Michigan residents. Seriously injured persons are provided optimal medical care that enables them to achieve maximum recovery, including the possibility of returning to work and becoming taxpayers again. Under this legislation, injured parties and families have the lifetime medical coverage needed so that they can avoid the threat of bankruptcy due to medical cost and/or the shifting of these costs to the states’ Medicaid program.

Additionally, a cutting edge brain injury rehabilitation industry has been created, providing thousands of new jobs and enhancing the communities where they operate. Michigan has become a brain injury rehabilitation center of excellence which has allowed our citizens to return to their communities. All of this is truly our legacy to share.

With Appreciation,

 
 
 

Governor William G Milliken

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Brain and it’s Mysteries

The following represent the state of the law as of January 1, 2006. Please note that worker’s compensation law can be complex and these laws and policies are subject to amendment at any time. If you need help with a worker’s compensation issue, please consult a licensed attorney.

Is Worker’s Compensation Compulsory? Yes

Are Waivers Permitted? Yes. However corporate officers may elect to be exempt. In the construction industry, no more than three corporate officers may be exempt, and each must demonstrate at least 10% ownership.

Numerical Exceptions: Real estate salespersons and brokers whose earnings are solely commissions are exempt from workers’ compensation coverage. Employers in the construction industry with one or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Florida statute excludes some individuals from the definition of “employee,” including, under certain circumstances, owner-operators of motor vehicles transporting property and passenger vehicle-for-hire drivers.

Choice of Physician: Employee selects a physician from list supplied by carrier or managed care organization when medical care is provided through an authorized managed care arrangement. Employee may petition for a one-time change of physician.

If medical care is provided outside an authorized managed care arrangement, the employer chooses the physician.

Waiting Period For Comp Benefits After Injury: 7 days

Compensation is retroactive if disability continues for what period of time from the date of injury? More than 21 days

Attorney Fees Permitted: 20% first $5,000; 15% second $5,000; 10% on amount received over first 10 years, 5% on balance, statute

Part of the healing process and rehabilitation of TBI Patients is finding ways and activities that help them feel part of the community and help make a difference in this world.  A couple of residents at Neuro International have been spending hours daily on raising money for war veterans by getting donations from local business and setting up events to help raise money to send supplies to current war heros abroad and help local veterans.  If you are interested in participating or donating please contact us at 941 870 4129

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