An article released by the Seattle Time on Thursday, September 17, 2009, fully discloses the amount.

Two and a half year after Jeffrey Totten sustained a traumatic brain injury while riding his bicycle with a group of other bicycle his multi-million dollar claim has been settled with King County of 3.5 million dollars. Jeffrey, 31, was an experienced distance rider who also frequently rode his bike from home in Seattle to work in Issaquah.

Whether you are a sports fan or not, when ESPN covers a story, people listen. This is especially true the week before the Super Bowl, so when ESPN chose a special story to air during the week leading up to the big game, you just know it is important and a ‘must see.'

Richard H. Adler, Chairman of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, was invited to participate in a movie trailer for "A Not So Still Life," an inspirational documentary of hope and triumph of local artist and traumatic brain injury survivor, Ginny Ruffner. This is an amazing story with a heartwarming message of never giving up and following your passion in life. It's a 2-thumbs up documentary.

Richard H. Adler, Attorney, was an invited speaker by the Brain Injury Association of America at their State Affiliate Conference on December 1, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. Speaking to a packed room of state directors and other officials, Richard presented on the initiatives, support, and resources to pass Washington’s Lystedt Law in other states and discussed the recent collaboration with the National Football League. Currently over 10 states have passed Lystedt-type legislation. As a result of this presentation legislative drives have begun in earnest Florida, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, California, Wyoming, Utah, and New York. Other states are likely to kick off their campaigns in 2011.

The Lystedt Family and Richard H. Adler were invited back on King5's New Day Northwest with Margaret Larson.

We are pleased to announce that attorney, Arthur D. Leritz, has joined Adler Giersch ps.

Check out the New Day Northwest segment with Richard H. Adler and the Lystedt Family. Original Air Date on August 3, 2010.

Zackery Lystedt, his parents Victor and Mercedes, and the Brain Injury Association of Washington’s Board Chairman, Richard H. Adler, will be guests on the morning talk show ‘New Day Northwest’ on King 5 Tuesday, August 3rd at 11:00am. TV Host Margaret Larson will lead the discussion on the 2009 ground breaking legislation, the Zackery Lystedt Law, concussions, youth athletes, and how to prevent preventable brain injuries. Currently there are seven other states that have enacted similar-Lystedt Laws, including Massachusetts this past week. Even the NFL, through its Commissioner Roger Goodell, has mailed letters to the Governor of every non-Lystedt Law State urging its enactment to prevent preventable brain injuries and make youth sports safer.

Seattle Magazine interviewed Richard H. Adler as part of an article on Zackery Lystedt and Washington State's Zackery Lystedt Law protecting youth sports by standardizing return to play rules.

The law firm of Adler Giersch PS is pleased to announce that Richard H. Adler, Principal and Attorney at Law, was just listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2010.

The national Conference of State Legislatures recently sent out an article featuring Washington State's Zackery Lystedt Law and the importance of having this law passed in every state. So far several states have passed similar laws to the Lystedt Law, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Virginia. 

Richard H. Adler was interviewed by CBSSports.com for his work on the passing of the Zackery Lystedt Law. As President of Brain Injury Association of Washington Mr. Adler formed a coalition of community partners to drive the Zackery Lystedt Law to signing by the Washington State Governor Gregoire on May 14, 2009. Mr. Adler is now former President and Chairman of the Board for the Brain Injury Association of Washington, but he still continues to push for the Zackery Lystedt Law to pass in every state in America.

Richard H. Adler was interviewed on Kiro TV for his key role in the passing of the Zackery Lystedt Law that was signed by the Governor in May 2009.  The interview aired shortly after the Superbowl.  The Zackery Lystedt Law is making national headlines and many states are adapting the law in their state law.  To watch the full report, go to www.kirotv.com.

Richard H. Adler is the featured attorney in the King County Bar Bulletin. The article "Giving Others a Voice," featured Mr. Adler's work on the Zackery Lystedt Law, his term as President of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, and his early years at Georgetown Law School.

The President for the Washington State Association for Justice, Bradford J. Fulton, highlighted the positive effect attorneys have in the community.

Almost three years after Zackery Lystedt's last football game resulting in a traumatic brain injury, his case has come to a conclusion.

The Daily World, a local Aberdeen newspaper, interviewed Richard H. Adler regarding the Zackery Lystedt Law that was signed by Governor Gregoire in May 2009.

The interview was on the Dave Softy Mahler Show on KRJ AM Sports Radio 950 on July 14, 2009 at 12:30pm.

In his continued efforts to promote the Zackery Lystedt Law nationally, Mr. Adler was interviewed by brainline.org, an online resource for traumatic brain injury survivors and the public.

SEATTLE, WA: In a surprise move May 27, 2009 at the Annual American College of Sports Medicine convention , Dr. Stan Herring presented Richard Adler with an award for his service and dedication to the Heads Up program and the Lystedt legislation.

OLYMPIA – The Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) today applauded Gov. Christine Gregoire for signing the nation’s toughest return-to-play law, requiring medical clearance of youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion, before sending them back in the game, practice or training.

Seattle—UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s are launching a sports concussion program for children, teen and adult athletes to evaluate, treat and provide medical clearance to return to sports. Beginning this summer, patients will be seen at Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

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