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Why Don’t the Doctors Spot Brain My Brain Injury?

The common signs of a concussion appear very often after a bicycle or car crash (don’t call them “accidents”). These symptoms are serious signs of long lasting and life changing brain injury. There are four general categories: 1. Thinking/remembering, 2. Physical, 3. Emotional/mood and 4. Sleeping. The symptoms include: Thinking/remembering: difficulty thinking clearly, feeling slow […]

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How Does Traumatic Brain Injury Effect Me in the Future?

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are more common than you might think. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.” The […]

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The Top 7 Secrets Florida Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

1. The first time they call you the war on your claim has begun. The first attacks the are subtle: The adjuster tries to trick you into thinking he is your friend and is working for you. He calls you by your first name. They are extremely polite. He jokes about the weather, sports scores, […]

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“NDAs”- How Companies Hide Behind Settlement Agreements: A story of the “worst tire” in history

See the picture to the right?  That WAS a  $181,000 forty foot long Monaco Coach RV recreation vehicle…until it’s tire came apart. The driver was paralyzed, his wife and his daughter-in-law suffered broken backs; his son, a broken hip. How did this happen? Goodyear Tire manufactured a tire,the G159, for local delivery vehicles (post office, […]

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Talking about the Mass Death Toll Caused by Motor Vehicles; What’s Your Government Going to Stop You from Getting Killed?

As the legislative session is now in Session (yes, RIGHT now), some folks have no idea what they want THEIR governmental representatives to do. I do though.  Please allow me to suggest this topic for you to make a call to your Representative AND Senator. Think about this: if you are going to go deep […]

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My Case Is Going to Trial! What Do I Have to Do in Court?

Many people are worried about their case going to trial. This worry is a product of fear of the unknown. These are understandable concerns if you don’t know what’s going on. Communication with your lawyer as you proceed to trial is of utmost importance. I’ve been a trial lawyer for more than 31 years and […]

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Bicycle Prejudice Fail. Bikes Break Traffic Laws Less Than Motorists Study Finds

Prejudice is defined by Merriam-Webster as: “a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge.” Some prejudices we get from our parents, peer group or make up ourselves. It goes without saying that as we age as we get more experience many […]

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Research: People Who Sue Don’t “Just Do It for the Money”

Many clients when I meet them for the first time will say to me: “I’ve never hired a lawyer before.” or “I don’t sue just for anything.” The don’t they realize it but, that is absolutely the truth. Every client I have ever had has been genuinely hurt, was affected in their lives significantly by […]

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Here’s Some Low Calorie New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your 2018

There’s lots of people giving you advice about New Year’s resolutions to improve your life. Some of those are difficult. These ones are easy. Enjoy 2018!  Use your seat belt and ask tell the passengers in your car to get out if they don’t put theirs on. I know, I know a few people whine: […]

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U. S. Government Scam Alert Page

Here is a handy webpage from the United States Federal Trade Commission. This is our government working for us to protect us from scammers and other people who would steal from us. You will want to put in your bookmarks on your computer. This is a collection of all the Internet scams the US Government […]

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Concussions • Dazed • Knocked Unconscious

When the human brain is damaged by any force from a fall, a bicycle or motor vehicle crash, life is changed.

I can help you.

ANY injury to the brain, no matter how mild, is called traumatic brain injury (TBI). A concussion is a brain injury.

Continue reading . . .

Contact J. Steele Olmstead

  • (813) 727-0257 cell/text
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  • (727) 570-8020
  • (352) 688-3777

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Billboard/TV lawyers mishandling your personal injury case

Insurance companies know that Billboard/TV lawyers simply don’t have enough lawyers to prepare, review, work up and take all of their client’s cases to trial. Insurance companies therefore almost always settle their cases with Billboard/TV lawyers for what the insurance company wants to pay, not what the case is worth. Billboard/TV lawyers are simply high-volume “mills” for low-value settlements.

Lawyers, like any professionals, can severely affect your life. A bad medical doctor can cripple you. A bad accountant can take your all your money. A bad architect or engineer can design a building that collapses killing everyone.

Why would you get such a professional from a billboard or a television ad?

If you (or someone you know) made the mistake of hiring a billboard/t.v. lawyer and that lawyer pressured you to settle your case for less than what it should have received, call me.

Contact J. Steele Olmstead

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Brain Injury Danger Signs

Danger Signs in Adults

In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. Contact your health care professional or hospital emergency department right away if you or someone close to you has any of the following danger signs after any bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body: [icon_list icon="exclamation-triangle" color="#ab4100"]
  • A headache that gets worse and does not go away.
  • Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination.
  • Repeated vomiting or nausea.
  • Slurred speech.
[/icon_list] The people checking on the injured person should take them immediately to the hospital Emergency if the injured person: [icon_list icon="exclamation-triangle" color="#ab4100"]
  • has one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other.
  • has convulsions or seizures.
  • cannot recognize people or places.
  • is getting more and more confused, restless, or agitated.
  • has any unusual behavior.
  • loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously and the person should be carefully monitored).
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Danger Signs in Children

Take your child to the hospital emergency department immediately if they received a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, and: [icon_list icon="exclamation-triangle" color="#ab4100"]
  • have any of the danger signs for adults listed above.
  • will not stop crying and cannot be consoled.
  • will not nurse or eat.
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For more information

  • Signs and Symptoms Checklist
  • Fact Sheet on Children and Toddlers
  • Facts for Physicians (pdf)
    — U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Facts about Concussion (pdf)
    — U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Billboard/TV lawyers mishandling your personal injury case

Insurance companies know that Billboard/TV lawyers simply don’t have enough lawyers to prepare, review, work up and take all of their client’s cases to trial. Insurance companies therefore almost always settle their cases with Billboard/TV lawyers for what the insurance company wants to pay, not what the case is worth. Billboard/TV lawyers are simply high-volume “mills” for low-value settlements.

Lawyers, like any professionals, can severely affect your life. A bad medical doctor can cripple you. A bad accountant can take your all your money. A bad architect or engineer can design a building that collapses killing everyone.

Why would you get such a professional from a billboard or a television ad?

If you (or someone you know) made the mistake of hiring a billboard/t.v. lawyer and that lawyer pressured you to settle your case for less than what it should have received, call me.

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