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The Zackery Lystedt Law – Three Years Later
USA Football recently reported on the Zackery Lystedt Law, three years later. The law is now in 36 states (Hawaii and Florida recently passed) and the District of Columbia. On May 14, 2009, Washington State Governor…
ESPN SportCenter Reports on Zackery Lystedt and Safety in the NFL
Whether you are a sports fan or not, when ESPN covers a story, people listen. This is especially true the week before the Super Bowl, so when ESPN chose a special story to air during…
Richard H. Adler Participates in Trailer for “A Not So Still Life”
Richard H. Adler, Chairman of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, was invited to participate in a movie trailer for “A Not So Still Life,” an inspirational documentary of hope and triumph of local artist…
NFL Toughens Fines for Improper Head Hits
In October 2010, the issue of concussions and brain injuries had caught the attention of the NFL as seen by the significant fines assessed against players who caused helmet-to-helmet contact during tackles. The fines were…
Richard H. Adler Featured as Top Lawyer
The law firm of Adler Giersch PS is pleased to announce that Richard H. Adler, Principal and Attorney at Law, was just listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2010. Seattle Metropolitan is well…
Richard Adler Interviewed by Brainline.org
In his continued efforts to promote the Zackery Lystedt Law nationally, Mr. Adler was interviewed by brainline.org, an online resource for traumatic brain injury survivors and the public. Click here to view the article. BrainLine…
New Law Prohibits Sports Play After Concussion
OLYMPIA – The Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) today applauded Gov. Christine Gregoire for signing the nation’s toughest return-to-play law, requiring medical clearance of youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion, before sending them…
Harborview/UW & Seattle Children’s Hospital Sports Concussion Program
PRESS RELEASE Contacts: Susan Gregg-Hanson, UW Medicine News & Community Relations, 206-616-6730 Jennifer Seymour, Seattle Children’s, 206-987-5207 Media are invited to join Governor Christine Gregoire, Zackery Lystedt, school athletic coaches and others at the bill…
