Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Did you know some NFL players are getting Kevlar retrofitted into their helmets? I sure didn't (mind you, this is a press release on Yahoo's Finance site, via the manufacturer):

UNEQUAL Technologies®, the premier provider of head and body armor for soldiers and athletes, congratulates the Pittsburgh Steelers on their 35 to 7 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Several Pittsburgh Steelers players' helmets were fitted with Unequal's patented Concussion Reduction Technology (CRT™) -- a patented composite for head trauma made with military grade technology and fused with DuPont™ Kevlar® that is five times stronger than steel and considered the world's best shock suppression material.

CRT™ saw action in the Steelers' helmets when James Harrison, their star All-Pro linebacker, was injured in a collision with a Houston Texans player and suffered an orbital fracture in his right eye socket. There was no timetable for his return. Unequal was contacted to put CRT™ in Harrison's helmet. Subsequently, Harrison was cleared to play ahead of schedule and returned to the lineup against the Baltimore Ravens, where he decimated Ravens' QB, Joe Flacco, with four incredible sacks.

After the victory over the Ravens, Mr. Harrison called Rob Vito, Unequal's CEO, to thank him for putting Unequal CRT™ in his helmet, proclaiming it was the first time he did not experience post-game head pain or ringing in his ears. Harrison said CRT™ was incredible protection and gave him the confidence to stay aggressive on the field.

A few thoughts:
1) That was Harrison's first time that he did not experience post-game head pain or ringing in his ears??
2) If this actually reduces the chance of a concussion (and other head trauma), why aren't high school and college players using it?

Today's blog post is a guest post from the law firm of Console & Hollawell P.C.:

A car accident can happen in an instant, but the pain that results can last for months, even years. According to a study done by the University of Aberdeen School of Medicine and Dentistry in Scotland, people who suffer injuries in automobile accidents are more likely to develop chronic pain--long-term pain that is more resistant to medical treatment--than individuals who have been injured in other traumatic events.

The study observed 2,069 people who provided information about musculoskeletal pain three times over the course of four years. In addition to providing information on their pain, the study participants were also asked if they were victims of any of six physically traumatic events: automobile accident, workplace injury, surgery, broken bones, childbirth, or hospitalization.

Once researchers had all information, and after making adjustments for certain factors, they determined that the participants who reported being in a car crash had an 84% increased risk of developing chronic pain.

Injuries sustained in car accidents are unlike other injuries. In a car accident, the body is exposed to forces that it is simply not built to withstand. It's not surprising  that automobile accidents result in chronic widespread pain.

While chronic pain can be difficult to treat, it can be managed through a variety of traditional treatments, such as pain medicine and physical therapy, as well as alternative treatments, such as massage, acupuncture, guided meditation, and energy healing.

The best treatment or chronic pain is the treatment that minimizes symptoms. If you or someone you love has recently been in an automobile accident, schedule a free consultation with a New Jersey injury attorney to find out how you can increase the chances of getting the therapy and treatment you need for your chronic pain.