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302 Ironwood Square
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Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: 507-285-5350
Toll Free: 877-285-5350
Fax: 507-285-5165
Dr. Robert Karol to Oversee Brain Injury Services at Red Wing Health Center
Dr. Robert Karol, Ph.D., LP, ABPP-RP, CBIST is joining Mission Healthcare as Vice President of Brain Injury Services. Dr. Karol will primarily be working out of the Red Wing Health Center. His role is to oversee the provision of clinical services and guide program direction for people with acquired brain injuries, supervise staff, and provide guidance for staff professional development. Dr. Karol is particularly interested in developing a TBI Young Adult floor at the Red Wing Health Center.
Dr. Robert Karol was invited by Kauffman Law Firm to be the Keynote Speaker at the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Conference in October 2011. Dr. Karol was a founding member of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Motorcycles are vehicles (except under Minnesota No-Fault) with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the roadway. Motorcycle Awareness Month is a national initiative aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” with each other.
Motorcyclists are encouraged to wear high-visibility protective gear, including a DOT-approved helmet, colored motorcycle jacket and boots.
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety provides training courses to obtain a motorcycle license, build crash-avoidance skills and more.
For more information, see the website for the Office of Traffic Safety, a Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, www.dps.mn.gov. See also the website for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, www.nhtsa.gov.
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May is National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. Part of the initiative for National Bike Month is to promote bike safety and riding skills.
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May is Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In 2008, more than 133,000 Americans died from a stroke—or one person every four minutes—making it the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Minnesota’s Biggest Killer of Teens is Traffic Crashes
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for Minnesota teens. There were 346 teen traffic deaths during the 10-year period of 2001–2010. “The main reasons teenagers are overrepresented in crashes are inexperience and risk-taking. But the biggest reason they die is not buckling up,” says Gordy Pehrson, youth programs coordinator at DPS Office of Traffic Safety. “Parents have a great responsibility to be engaged and monitor their teens’ driving, especially during their first year of driving when there is the greatest risk of crashes.”
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of the Seat Belt Coalition of the Minnesota Safety Council.
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Healthcare Professionals Performing DOT Medical Examinations Must be Certified
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced an important new safety rule that requires healthcare professionals who perform medical examinations for interstate truck and bus drivers to be trained, tested and certified on the specific physical qualifications that affect a driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of the American Association for Justice Interstate Trucking Litigation Section and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLAmerica).
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The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Consumer and Family Conference is
Saturday, June 2, 2012.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Consumer and Family Conference is a one-day conference providing an opportunity for individuals with brain injury, their family members and loved ones to participate in workshops and sessions that focus on innovations in the world of brain injury, care and therapy. There is no cost to attend this conference.
This year's Consumer and Family Conference will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Como Presbyterian Church in Roseville, Minnesota.
For more information, see the website for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, www.braininjurymn.org.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Walk for Thought on September 22, 2012
The 11th Annual Walk for Thought to support brain injury survivors will take place at Silver Lake Park in Rochester, Minnesota on September 22, 2012. The walk helps to raise money for the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota and to raise awareness and support for brain injury survivors. Registration for the walk will begin at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m.
For more information, see the website for the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, www.braininjurymn.org.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Minnesota’s Primary Seat Belt Law Saves Lives and Money
Minnesota’s primary seat belt law resulted in 68 fewer deaths and 320 fewer severe injuries from 2009 to 2011, according to a new study released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.
The study also found the reduction in deaths and serious injuries has resulted in $45 million dollars in avoided hospital charges, including nearly $10 million in taxpayer dollars that would have paid for Medicare and Medicaid charges.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of the Seat Belt Coalition of the Minnesota Safety Council.
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The Costs of Underage and Binge Drinking
Mayo Clinic researchers have recently announced that underage drinking costs $775 million annually. This is in light of a study by the Centers for Disease Control that shows the statistics on binge drinking are much worse than researchers had expected.
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Use of Cell Phones By Commercial Drivers Banned
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation released new regulations in November 2011 prohibiting commercial drivers from using a hand-held cell phone while operating a commercial truck or bus.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of the American Association for Justice Interstate Trucking Litigation Section and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLAmerica).
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State Traffic Deaths Drop, But Deaths from Unbelted Motorists Rise
State officials announced that traffic deaths in Minnesota dropped for the fourth consecutive year. However, there has been a recent spike in traffic deaths involving unbelted motorists.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of the Seat Belt Coalition of the Minnesota Safety Council.
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Brain Injuries are More Common than Thought
Mayo Clinic recently announced that traumatic brain injuries are about 1.6 times more common than previously thought. Mayo’s study of Olmsted County medical records from several decades revealed as many as 558 out of 100,000 people have had a definite, probable or possible traumatic brain injury.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Kauffman Recognized for Contributions to Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
Kreg Kauffman was recently recognized for his volunteer service with the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota. The statement says in part:
"Thank you for taking part in a community of thousands of Minnesotans dedicated to providing support for people with brain injury and their families . . . This is simply a small acknowledgement of our deep appreciation for all the time and work you have devoted to our mission to enhance the quality of life and bring the promise of a better tomorrow for all people affected by brain injury.”
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Kreg Kauffman Selected as 2011 Minnesota “Super Lawyer”
Kreg Kauffman was selected by his peers for the sixth year in a row as a 2011 "Super Lawyer" in the area of personal injury. Only 5% of Minnesota's licensed lawyers are selected as Super Lawyers.
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Sports Concussion Training
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is now offering training on sports concussions to schools, coaches, parents, players or anyone else who wants to become involved in the issue.
Kauffman Law Firm is a member of and actively involved in the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and the Brain Injury Association of Iowa.
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Kauffman Law Firm Presented with Professional Excellence Award
Kauffman Law Firm received the Minnesota State Bar Association Professional Excellence Award for its pro bono representation of victims of the I-35 Bridge Collapse.