Partners Joseph Cammarata and Allan Siegel were both elected to important leadership positions with the American Association for Justice (AAJ), a national trial lawyer association. Mr. Cammarata was elected the Chair-Elect of AAJ’s Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group. He will automatically ascend to be the Chair of that group, in 2022. Mr. Siegel was
Take Prevention Seriously Everyone who spends time outdoors being physically active needs to be mindful of preventing heat-related illnesses. The National Safety Council reported 884 deaths and 2,061 injuries in the U.S. in 2019 from exposure to excessive heat. In addition, the Center for Disease Control or CDC says that heat is the leading
Swimming is a great way to cool off and get exercise. For many of us, our vacations involve a beach, lake, or a pool. Some of us have a pool in our own backyard. While you are enjoying the water we want you to remember to be safe. According to
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Treated Early diagnosis and treatment frequently increases the likelihood of improving skills, alertness and attention of the person with a traumatic brain injury. Professionals will focus on improving orientation to person, place, time and situation and stimulating speech and understanding. Therapists can provide exercises in situations where speech
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the nation’s leading organization serving people affected by brain injury, features Senior Partner Ira Sherman in the latest edition of THE Challenge! magazine. It highlights our firm’s recent $25,000 gift to the Brain Injury Research Fund, which supports researchers seeking cures for chronic
Concussion Injury Lawyer Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting thousands of individuals each year. They can be caused by a blow to the head or as the result of violent shaking and may or may not result in loss
Common Causes of TBI Brain Injury Lawyer in Washington, DC Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often preventable. While freak accidents do happen, you and your loved ones can take some precautions to minimize the risk of TBI. The key is to understand the most common causes of brain injuries. Only then
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most devastating injuries a person can suffer — and their effects are often invisible. Two of our partners co-founded the Brain Injury Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC, and our firm has handled hundreds of TBI cases. We fight for the compensation our clients need
Brain injuries are notorious for their unpredictable and far-reaching repercussions, and they have the potential to result in physical and / or emotional effects that can be very serious, permanent, and life altering. While research and high-profile cases have helped the public better understand brain injuries and their potential for
The wintertime is host to a wide variety of injuries. Snowy and icy conditions make virtually every aspect of traveling outdoors more dangerous. Read up on the most common injuries that happen during the winter and how you can keep yourself safe. Top Winter Injuries When people think of winter
At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf.
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