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Many Parents Have No Idea How Dangerous High School Sports Can Be

If you’re the parent of a high school athlete then it’s important for you to know just how dangerous their sport may be. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we have unfortunately seen too many traumatic brain injuries suffered by students who were simply playing the sport they loved.

Read on to get some shocking statistics about these injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered from this type of accident, please contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 as soon as possible. We can offer you a free case evaluation and will give you the facts about your options.

What exactly is a traumatic brain injury?

Also known as a TMI, a traumatic brain injury can be anything from a minor concussion to a serious injury. In most cases, the cause is a direct hit to the head. Sometimes it’s caused by a direct blow the body that causes the victim’s head to hit their skull.

The potential signs and consequences of at traumatic brain injury include:

  • Headaches
  • Memory issues
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Nausea
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Emotional changes
  • Coordination issues

Concussions are more common than you may think

Many parents have no idea how common concussions are. They are especially common among athletes that take part in contact sports like soccer or football. In most cases, a concussion is minor but it should always be checked out in case it’s something more serious.

Experts estimate that there are somewhere between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions every year. The most common sport that leads to concussions is football. In fact, the chance of a football player experiencing a concussion at some point is 75%. Soccer players aren’t much safer, with a 50% chance that they’ll end up with a concussion.

Consider this: When a football player hits a player who’s standing still, the impact is as though the runner was running 25 miles per hour. When a soccer ball is kicked it can have an impact as high as 70 miles per hour.

Sports aren’t the only way to get a concussion

While student athletes may have a higher risk of getting a concussion than others, this doesn’t mean it’s the only way. In fact, concussions can be the result of an auto accident, a bike accident, falling, physical violence, or a pedestrian accident.

What to do if you or a loved one has suffered from a brain injury

The first thing to do is to seek medical help. Once you have learned about treatment options and gotten to a stable place, it’s time to contact a personal injury attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we have worked with numerous brain injury cases. We offer a free case evaluation so that there’s no risk to you to call us. Just dial Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas and give us the basics of your case. We can give you the information you need to decide if you want to move forward.

Some brain injuries heal completely within days. Others will change the life of the person affected and all of their loved ones. There may be help out there for you. Call us today at 909-982-0707 to get the answers you need.