Category: Alabama

Mo Show Live with Tad Thomas, Treasurer of the American Association for Justice

Mo Show Live with Tad Thomas The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday August 1st at 3:00 PM central time and will feature Tad Thomas, Treasurer of the America Association for Justice (AAJ). Morris and Tad will be discussing how AAJ promotes a fair and effective judicial system and seeks to keep America’s courtrooms open and accessible so that those who have been wronged can seek justice. The American Association of Justice, formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, assists attorneys through a nationwide network to effectively represent clients and obtain a just result. AAJ traces its roots to a meeting on August 16, 1946, in Portland, Oregon where nine attorneys met to found a national organization. AAJ is a trade association with affiliate trial lawyer associations in every U.S. state and territory and also across Canada.

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Former Alabama Football Player is Suing the NCAA Over Brain Injury

Les Williams a former Alabama football player is one of over 100 suing the NCAA over brain injuries. Football

Was the NCAA Aware of the Long-Term Health Risks Associated with Hits to the Head

According to an NCBI journal article, between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions—a type of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury—occur in the United States each year as a result of sports and recreational activities. Many people fail to realize the serious nature of a “mild” concussion, which can lead to acute cognitive, emotional and physical symptoms. Further, repetitive concussions have been linked to the development of both chronic, traumatic encephalopathy and neurodegenerative disease. One of the activities which bring the very highest risk of concussion is American football. Nearly 80,000 college football players participated in organized college football leagues in 2012, with some studies reporting a higher rate of concussion among college football players as compared to high school football players.

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Mo Show Live with Christy Crow, Alabama Bar Association President-Elect

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, July 18th at 3:00 PM central time and will feature Christy Crow, the Alabama Bar Association President-Elect. Morris and Christy will be discussing how the Alabama Bar Association serves its members and the public-at-large. Mo Show Live with Christy Crow Revised

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Summer 2018 Interns: Sincere Anderson & Malik Williams

Martinson & Beason, PC is proud to welcome Sincere Anderson and Malik Williams as interns for the second half of Summer 2018. The firm is proud to offer this opportunity for college students to learn more about the practice of law and working in the legal environment. Each intern has expressed an interest in law and will enjoy a broad exposure to legal concepts in specialties such as personal injury, real estate, and probate.

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Mo Show Live with Horizon Elementary Principal Rodney Richardson

Rodney Richardson and Morris Lilienthal The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, June 27th at 3:00 PM central and will feature Rodney Richardson, Principal of Horizon Elementary in the Madison City School System. Morris and Rodney will be discussing the state of elementary education, standardized testing, the need for male role models in elementary education, and more. Rodney is passionate about education and educating young students in particular. Rodney is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and was drawn to Huntsville on a basketball scholarship at Alabama A&M University where he played from 1992 to 1996 under Coach Vann Pettaway. Rodney earned his Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Education Administration while at Alabama A&M University. Rodney also earned an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in curriculum and instruction from Middle Tennessee State University.

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After an Accident, “Toughing It Out” Could Hurt Your Case

car accident damageIt is impossible to overly stress the importance of seeing a doctor after any kind of accident. From slipping on a wet floor to a car wreck, having a doctor examine your injuries is vital not only for your personal health but also from a legal standpoint. Even after an accident, some people don’t like to go to the doctor for many reasons. Maybe they think they can “tough it out” and save some money or they might get anxiety from going to the doctor’s office. No matter the reason, it is vitally important that you go to see a doctor after any accident. Even if you were taken to the emergency room after a car accident and were released with no major injuries, it’s still a good idea to follow up with your personal doctor.

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