Sport are one of the most popular recreational activities as well as exercises in the world today. This is probably because of its active and participatory nature. Today, it is estimated that more than a quarter of the world’s population are involved in at least, one type of sport, either for professional or leisure purposes.
The benefits of participating in sports are almost unable to count; from helping you to maintain top-tier health, to keeping you fit, among many other reasons. However, there are also a few disadvantages that are associated with sports, and one of them is being at risk of a Traumatic Brain Injury.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury is a form of injury to the brain that is often caused by the impact of an external force on the head, which is very likely to lead to a temporary or permanent impairment of physical, cognitive, or psychological functions of the brain.
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injury
Oftentimes, Traumatic Brain Injury occurs as a result of a violent jolt or blow to the body or head of an individual. It can also be caused by the penetration of brain tissue by objects such as a bullet, shattered skull pieces, pellets, etc.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
The symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury can be categorized as follows.
Mental and Cognitive Symptoms: constant mood swings and changes, concentration problems, depression, and anxiety, etc.
Physical Symptoms: headaches, problems with finding sleep, difficulty with speaking, frequently losing consciousness for a few seconds, etc.
Sensory Symptoms: blurred vision, sour taste in the mouth, too much sensitivity to sound or/and light, etc.
How to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury for Athletes
To reduce the chances of contacting Traumatic Brain Injury during sports, athletes are advised to:
Learn and practice proper techniques to avoid hits in the head;
Limit or control the possibilities of making body contacts during sports;
Put on required safety wears while participating in sports;
Watch out for and avoid impending dangers while participating in sports.
Abide by general safety rules during sports.
Just as earlier mentioned there are many benefits to playing sports, and there are a few disadvantages, also. In this article, we have discussed all you should know about Traumatic Brain Injury for athletes and how to avoid it in sports.
If you have experienced an injury to the head or other part of the body, and are seeking legal counsel on the best actions to take, call the experienced injury attorneys at Herrman & Herrman now.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
