The following sites provide helpful information to brain injury victims, their families, and their caregivers:
American Academy of Neurology www.aan.com
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) provides resources for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases.
Brain Injury Association of America www.biausa.org
A national clearinghouse of treatment resources, prevention awareness, and research information. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life of victims of the “silent epidemic.” The Association’s Family Helpline receives thousands of calls each year from victims and their family members seeking support.
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina www.bianc.net
An affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America, the association provides lists of North Carolina resources available to survivors and their families. The site includes information about support groups throughout the state.
BRAIN magazine www.oxfordjournals.org
Provides researchers and clinicians with original contributions in neurology. Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles. Its citation rating is one of the highest for neurology journals.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Sources www.cms.gov
U.S. federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Centre for Neuro Skills www.neuroskills.com
Founded in 1980, Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) is an experienced and respected resource of rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury. With facilities in Bakersfield and Los Angeles, California; and Dallas, Texas, CNS offers intensive, cost-effective and outcome-driven residential, outpatient, and in-home rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from all types of acquired brain injury.
Disability Resources Monthly www.disabilityresources.org
Provides extensive disability resources on the internet.
National Brain Injury Research, Treatment, and Training Foundation www.nbirtt.org
A national not-for-profit foundation organized to provide support for research, treatment, and training in brain injury through individual research grants, contracts, and small business grants. Its primary goal is to find a cure for brain injury.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association www.spinalcord.org
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) is a non-profit membership organization for people with spinal cord injuries, diseases and dysfunction, their families, their related service providers, policy makers, organizations, hospitals and others interested in the issues affecting the spinal cord injury community. Their mission is to enable people with spinal cord injuries, diseases and dysfunction to achieve their highest level of independence, health and personal fulfillment by providing resources, services and peer support.
Neurology Consultants of the Carolinas www.neurology-consultants.com
Neurology Consultants of the Carolinas, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in the research, diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. Its mission is to improve patient care and advance neuroscience knowledge.
Neurrosciences on the Net www.neuroguide.com
Neuroscience guide to information on the internet.
Neurotrauma Registry www.neurotraumaregistry.com
Provides a resource list to assist in the proper care of those with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other complex neurotrauma.
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov
Information on obtaining Social Security benefits, including disability benefits.
University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center www.iprc.unc.edu
The Center's mission is to build the field of injury prevention and control through a combination of interdisciplinary scholarly approaches to research, intervention, and evaluation as well as through the training of the next generation of researchers and practitioners.
Attorney search www.injuryboard.com
The Injury Board website stays abreast of the ever-changing legal news and information landscape as part of its commitment to provide the public with a free, useful personal injury information resource.
Center for Justice Democracy www.centerjd.org
Non-profit group dedicated to protecting the civil justice system.
Consumer Law Page www.consumerlawpage.com
Publications on products liability, insurance, and traumatic injuries.
Dangerous prescription medications www.worstpills.org
An independent source of information on prescription drugs.
Foundation for Taxpayer Consumer Rights www.consumerwatchdog.org
Nationally recognized, non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization dedicated to insurance and healthcare reform.
Association of Trial Lawyers of America www.atla.org
As the world's largest trial bar, ATLA promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With more than 56,000 members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, ATLA provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.
Computer Forensics, Inc. www.forensics.com
Forensic computer investigative firm.
Congressional Record www.gpoaccess.gov
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. GPO Access contains Congressional Record volumes from 140 (1994) to the present.
Corbis www.corbis.com
Millions of digital images in a searchable format. Inexpensive license for use of each images.
Consumer Attorneys of California www.caoc.com
California attorney association dedicated to preserving the right to trial by jury for all consumers, preventing injuries from occurring through concerted efforts to secure safe products, a safe workplace, a clean environment, and quality health care.
CourtSearch www.courtsearch.com
Subscription based civil and criminal record searches.
Directory of State and Local Governments www.statelocalgov.net
An internet directory of local and state governments.
Findlaw www.findlaw.com
Free site containing extensive law related content.
FreeEDGAR www.freeedgar.com
Free resource for public company information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Frontline -- Tax Me If You Can www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages
PBS website on tax shelter abuses.
Google www.google.com
The ultimate search site. The images tab ties pictures to your search terms, enabling you to find medical illustrations, product descriptions, etc.
Hoover's Online www.hoovers.online
Directory of company profiles, including history and contact information.
IKON www.ikon.com
IKON Office Solutions is the world's largest independent distributor of office equipment and document management services.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety www.hwysafety.org
Crash test ratings, as well as numerous articles on motor vehicle safety and traffic laws.
LLRX www.llrx.com
Law and Technology Resources for Legal Professionals
Lexis Nexis www.Lexis-Nexis.com
Along with Westlaw, one of the two most popular, subscription-based legal search sites. The Nexis database is particularly strong.
MDConsult www.mdconsult.com
Extensive medical information website, including medical publications, textbooks, and patient handouts. Subscription based.
RAND Institute for Civil Justice www.rand.org/centers/icj
Extensive reports on the civil justice system, including insurance, expert evidence, product liability, and environmental matters.
Safety Forum www.safetyforum.com
News and articles regarding public health and safety issues including motor vehicle, consumer product, environment, occupations, and child safety.
Society of Automotive Engineers www.sae.org
Technical standards and specifications on motor vehicles.
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice www.lpj.org
National public interest law firm specializing in environmental protection, toxic torts, and access to the courts.
TrialSmith www.trialsmith.com
Subscription deposition database for plaintiff’s attorneys. Contains tens of thousands of easily searchable depositions.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov
Federal government agency dedicated to product safety.
U.S. Department of Transportation www.dot.gov
Federal database of laws and regulations for the National Highway Transportation Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, United States Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration. Includes the DOT’s Docket Management System.
