Adam Loewy, owner of the Loewy Law Firm, appeared on Fox News Austin last night to discuss the Tasing of a Round Rock High School student. The student was attempting to break up a fight in the high school and a school resource officer (SRO) tased him. Thankfully, it appears the student did not get hurt. Nonetheless, we believe there is simply no reason SROs should be using Tasers in high schools. We represent Noe Nino de Rivera, a Cedar Creek High School student who Tased last November and who slammed his head on the floor. As a result, he… Read More
The New York Times ran an editorial on the case of Noe Nino de Rivera, a young man the Loewy Law Firm is proud to represent. Noe was unjustifiably Tased by a Bastrop Sheriff Deputy in the hallway of Cedar Creek High School in November. Noe flew back and slammed his head into the concrete. As a result, he sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and spent 52 days in a medically induced coma. He is currently in a full-time in-patient brain injury rehabilitation center. We have been helping Noe and his family from the moment we were hired immediately… Read More
CNN recently profiled one of the Loewy Law Firm’s civil rights cases involving Noe Nino de Rivera. Noe is a 17 year old high school student who was Tased at a Cedar Creek High School by a Bastrop Sheriff Deputy. The Deputy had no reason to Tase Noe but did so nonetheless; this is a brutal display of excessive force. Noe sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and spent 52 days in a medically induced coma. He has brain damage and faces a very long of recovery back to health. The Loewy Law Firm represents victims of excessive force in… Read More
Choking hazards come as a result of poorly labelled products, substandard materials, production of toys and gadgets. According to studies, the rates of choking are higher among children under one year. From food to small coins and broken pieces of toys, the risks are higher all the more in the presence of defective products. Detecting A Choking Hazard Children, although having ingested a choking material, may still be able to speak, cough and breathe, if their airway is only partially blocked. Here are the symptoms of a partially blocked airway: Inability to talk in complete sentences or… Read More
You probably feel safest when your child is at home with you. But should you? The home itself presents its own fair share of dangers and hazards. It’s frightening to realize all the possible accidents that can occur inside your child’s own room. Childproofing a home is necessary. Many parents believe that once their children are old enough to walk and understand simple instruction the risk of household injury has been eliminated. In reality 70% of injuries suffered by children under the age of ten occur before the child turns five. That means your walking, talking four year old… Read More
is very important and here at Loewy we know first hand how common it is for a child to be severely injured. In lieu of this, listed below are three common types of injuries to children, and how they can be prevented! Motor Vehicle Crash In the event of a car wreck, proper safety belt use is an absolute must. If you have a small child it is imperative that they be restrained in the correct car seat. As a rule of thumb, a child should be in a booster or car seat until the shoulder-lap safety belt can be… Read More
Many daycare facilities have good intentions and prioritize your child’s safety and wellbeing. However, there are unfortunately some daycares that are negligent and irresponsible in taking care of your child while you are away, and it could result in physical, emotional or psychological harm to your child. These are the five most common signs of daycare negligence and abuse: Bruising or Injuries One time, it could have just been a trip or fall. But if you see your child coming home with bruises on many occasions, perpetually or consistently, there is a good chance that something is happening… Read More
Sports can be fun, healthy and character building for children of all ages. However, sports can also be physically dangerous, with broken bones, fractures, torn muscles or concussions. Concussions are probably the most dangerous because they can result in severe traumatic brain injury, which can change or even end a child’s life. Here are some precautions to take for your star athlete in order to protect him or her as much as you can from concussions. Work Closely With Coaches and School Officials Ensure that the environment in which your child is learning about and playing sports… Read More
Children can be very self aware, but they are sometimes unable to properly express what they are experiencing. As a result, brain injury symptoms in children need to be observed by an adult, since they may not communicate their pain or confusion to you. General Symptoms First, let’s go over a list of general symptoms for severe traumatic brain injury—in anyone. These symptoms can sometimes be obviously disruptive and painful, but other times they might be just subtle enough to be waved away as a passing ailment. They are not mutually exclusive or inclusive of each other; they… Read More
Halloween is tomorrow and you’re kids are most likely beside themselves at the prospect of costumes, jack o’lanterns and bags of free candy. It’s a great, festive holiday, but there are some safety issues to keep in mind to prevent your little ghouls from getting hurt. Listed below are some helpful tips on how to stay safe during tomorrow night’s festivities! 1. Costume Selection and Darkness Certain costumes pose higher visibility risks than others. Due to the dark, evil traditions of Halloween, a lot of black is usually incorporated into costumes. The darkness of night mixed with dark colored costumes… Read More
