Sports Concussion & Head Injury

Sports Concussion

& Head Injury

What Is a Sports-Related Injury?

If you play sports, you can reasonably expect to get sprains and bruises from time to time. These are all part of the game. However, when a sports-related injury impacts your brain, the game has a potential to become deadly. If you suffer a blow or penetration to your head by a projectile, it can generally result in a traumatic brain injury or TBI. TBI affects the function of your brain, which can be either temporary or long-term.

Common Symptoms of a Concussion or TBI

Your brain is extremely vulnerable after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Getting immediate medical attention is key in proper diagnosis and effective treatment. The following are some immediate symptoms of concussions and traumatic brain injuries:

Unconsciousness

Confusion, disorientation, inability to focus

Dizziness

Ringing in your ears

Headaches

Nausea/vomiting

Incoordination

Lack of balance

Amnesia

Metallic taste in mouth

Vacant stare

The Growing Problem of TBIs and Concussions

The last two decades have seen an unprecedented growth in the number of Americans under the age of 19 suffering from TBIs. Most of these TBIs are results of sports related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, from 2001 to 2012, the rate of emergency room visits for sports related injuries with a diagnosis of concussion or TBI, alone or in combination with other injuries, more than doubled among children age 19 or younger.

Types of Compensation Available In Personal Injury Claims

The type and amount of compensation that you get depends on the specific facts of your case. Common examples of compensation that are generally available in sports related injury cases include:

Past and future medical bills

Loss of wages

Loss of future earning capacity

Pain and suffering

Emotional and mental trauma

Loss of consortium

Any other out of pocket expenses related to the accident

If you have suffered a sports related head injury, you may be entitled to compensation. However, getting the full compensation that you are entitled to is not an easy process.

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