A concussion is a form of brain injury and can be very tricky. A person can feel fine and not know they have suffered one. Medical professionals strongly advise anyone that has taken a significant blow to the head to receive medical treatment. Both the short- and long-term effects of an untreated, mistreated or under-treated concussion can be devastating.
Professional athletes, student-athletes and their parents have recently become more aware than ever before of the issues surrounding concussion and the devastating effects this form of injury can produce. The average concussion rate for NCAA sports is 4.47 per 10,000 athlete exposures, as reported by the American Physical Therapy Association. Brain injury attornies urge students, parents, and athletics staff members to use caution when assessing potential concussion symptoms. A concussion can occur during participation in any sport – players may suffer during practice or during a game-day environment.
Many concussion lawsuit victims suffer eventual cognitive impairments, including being unable to communicate and losing the ability to concentrate or properly process information. There have been inflammatory responses that altered the function of neurotransmitters causing everything from depression to loss of mobility. In many cases, these symptoms occur after the victim walked away from the initial brain injury.
A lawyer for concussion injuries understands the many issues surrounding concussion, including the symptoms, which can include headaches, confusion, slowed reaction times, and many more. Caution is always advised as any loss of balance and awareness of surroundings can result in even worse injuries being sustained if an athlete returns to competition prematurely.
If you know someone who appears to be suffering from a concussion, get them medical attention immediately. If you believe someone’s negligence is the cause, contact brain injury attorney Jeffrey Dawson.
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