Families can be caught off-guard by preventable sports injuries. So, we thought we’d share some important safety tips to help reduce risks that may result in an athletic head and/or neck injury.
If You Can’t Prevent, Reduce Risk
Head injuries are some of the most common and most dangerous types of sporting injuries out there. Worse, if they are not treated properly at the time, they can lead to serious long term effects.
The only sure fire way to prevent sports-related head injuries is to avoid playing sports. However, there are a few ways you can reduce the risk:
- Always use proper equipment; make sure that equipment undergoes inspections frequently, and replaced when necessary.
- Make sure that you’re only playing on teams that have experienced and knowledgeable coaches. Poor coaching and leadership is one of the biggest causes of all sports injuries, not just head injuries.
- Ensure that kids do not enter full contact sports earlier than recommended.
- Make sure that the team your loved ones play for have a documented policy for dealing with head injuries, and that they enforce down time after one occurs.
- If your children or loved ones play contact sports like football, make sure they also have a neck strengthening program in place, to help prevent neck injuries.
Sports-related head and neck injuries are not entirely preventable, but with some care, the right equipment and the right training and processes, they can be reduced.
Contact a Accident Lawyer Today!
Any sports activity involves some level of risk. If injured during the normal course of play, then you generally have responsibility for medical expenses and other damages.
On the other hand, if injuries happen because of negligence or through direct action of another person or organization, you should contact a personal injury attorney as you may deserve compensation.
At Lerner and Rowe, our legal team includes an accident lawyer and certified personal injury attorney. We have experience predicting short and long-term costs depending on age, income and the severity of injuries. Reach us by phone at 844-977-1900, or via our LiveChat. We’re always ready 24/7 to give you the best personal injury legal representation.