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Differences in height, weight and technique may make high school football tackles more risky to the head and spine than those that occur in college football, a new study shows.

The report, published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, analyzed the biomechanics of football tackles to better understand the high risk of concussions and serious cervical spine injuries faced by high school players.

Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, continues to try and make a difference in our young athletes lives by pushing legislation to make sports safer and more compatible with the sport and age of the child -- such as our effort to ban metal baseball bats.

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In its continuing investigation of the Southwest Airlines 737-300 (N387SW) that experienced a rapid decompression during a flight from Nashville to Baltimore on July 13, 2009, NTSB Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker has authorized the release of two photographs showing the compromised section of the area of the fuselage that failed in flight. Romanucci & Blandin will continue to monitor the progress of the investigation.

The damaged aircraft skin section was visually examined in the NTSB's Materials Laboratory. The damage left a hole measuring approximately 17 inches by 8 inches. The skin in this area of the fuselage is 0.032 inches thick with an additional 0.032 inch thick layer bonded to the interior surface in selected areas.

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Chicago – Those of you who read the Sunday edition of Parade magazine will recall the well-researched, two-page article about brain injuries by Lee Woodruff, the wife of ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff. Bob made a miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered while he was reporting news in Iraq. At Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, we are doing our part by continuing to support the Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse. Antonio Romanucci is currently leading a new building effort on its part.

In the story, Lee shared her experience about the aftermath of the September 6, 2008 accident that left Bob in a coma for 36 days. After extensive therapy, he is not only back on the air at ABC but reporting the news – from Iraq.

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Kudos to Alexian Brothers Hospital in Chicago for its innovative program to provide specialized therapies to returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The hospital is using high-tech diagnostic screening called “Virtual Iraq” to differentiate between post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and depression – all common conditions among returning veterans. The hospital also offers cutting-edge therapies to help veterans re-integrate into their communities. Romanucci & Blandin has many resources to help people cope with traumatic brain injuries. please do not hesitate to call us.

A story in the July 8 edition of the Chicago Tribune focused on the growing need for this kind of specialized care. Some 20 percent of all returning veterans have some type of brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America.

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This weekend, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of GM – leaving those currently injured by defective vehicles in the dust. Last week, the courts provided a partial win for GM vehicle owners by saying those injured in a defective vehicle from the date of sale forward can pursue a claim. However, all pending cases are wiped out by the bankruptcy agreement, including current and future asbestos cases.

AAJ is working with Members of Congress in the House and Senate to restore the rights of people injured by GM and Chrysler. Because legislation will be the only way to ensure everyone has the right to bring a case against Chrysler or GM, HR 3088, the Jeremy Warriner Consumer Protection Act of 2009 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Jeremy Warriner lost his legs when he was in a tragic auto accident. Investigators discovered the plastic brake fluid container was defective, and caused a major explosion. Jeremy would have walked away from the accident had it not been for this defect. This bill will require an automobile manufacturer that the Federal Government has an ownership interest in or that has an outstanding loan from the Federal Government to purchase liability insurance from an insurance company, and we will be working hard to get this bill passed. We will keep bringing you progress updates.

PLEASE CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO SUPPORT THIS BILL. IT IS VITAL TO THE PROTECTION OF CONSUMER RIGHTS.

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