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March 11, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The next session of the Alabama Legislature may bring an interesting new proposal. State Senator Marc Keahey has compiled a new bill to fund brain injury research, catalyzed by a tragic car accident that resulted in the paralysis of a young University of South Alabama student.
Inspiration Behind the Bill
Sen. Keahey stated the bill was inspired by T.J. Atchison's motor vehicle accident. The young nursing student suffered severe injuries leading to paralysis from the chest down.
After receiving emergency treatment, Atchison was transferred to a hospital specializing in spinal cord injuries for rehabilitation. At this facility, the young college student agreed to take part in an experimental spinal cord therapy program.
Atchison is the first person to receive federally approved experimental stem cell treatments for spinal cord rejuvenation and states he is hopeful the treatments will help him walk again.
Details of Proposed Legislation
The proposed bill could lead to similar opportunities for other accident victims. It is designed to fund ground breaking spinal cord injury research which will occur at the University of Alabama Birmingham and focuses on finding a cure to paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries.
The funds would come directly from traffic violations. Traffic citations issued for DUI, reckless driving and other infractions would have an additional three to ten dollar fee added to the ticket. That fee would be earmarked for funding this bill.
If enacted, the T.J. Atchison Spinal Cord Injury Research Act would provide significant funding for paralysis research efforts.
How the Bill Intends to Help Accident Victims
The senator projects the bill to raise between $400,000 and $500,000 a year from traffic fines along with additional contributions from private donors and other sources. It is not the first of its kind, and is modeled after a similar bill in California.
Although enactment could lead to many medical innovations, those suffering from spinal cord injuries resulting from another's negligence may be entitled to compensation to cover medical and rehabilitative costs as well as pain and suffering and lost wages.
If you or a loved one has suffered a debilitating injury to the spine, it is important to seek the counsel of an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure all your legal rights and remedies are protected.
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