Be Head Smart to Avoid Head Injuries

As awareness of the dangers of concussions grow, more resources than ever are available for parents, educators, coaches, and kids to learn about these traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and ways to remedy the consequences of such injuries.

Sports enthusiasts have an increased risk of a head injury whether playing at the professional level, recreational, on a team, or individually. Any sport where there is an increase of an impact with someone else's head – basketball, football, soccer, or the head hitting the ground or hard surface – ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, the risk of a TBI is increased.

Traumatic brain injuries occur after a blow or bump to the head, but can also result from a whiplash-like motion. While moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries are usually obvious, mild head injuries often go undetected. These injuries are usually closed head injuries; damage is not visibly apparent. Closed head injuries can be very subtle and often go undiagnosed; failing to lose consciousness does not rule out a TBI. Additionally, a normal MRI or CT scan does not mean a person did not suffer from a brain injury. Common after-effects of significant concussions can include: problems with attention, concentration, memory, judgment, and anxiety, but these symptoms may not develop for weeks or months. Once an athlete has sustained a head injury, subsequent injuries also cause more severe damage, often leading to devastating results; repeated concussions can have a cumulative effect such as Alzheimer's-like disorders.

Most closed head injuries, especially with athletes, could have been prevented if more safety precautions were taken. The greatest prevention is wearing a properly fitted helmet. To help ensure the safety of young athletes, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) developed Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports, which provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion and an online training course for parents and coaches.
Here are a few tips while participating in an organized and recreational sport this winter:

•Obey the rules of the sport
•Wear a helmet and other protective gear
•Use good judgment
•Respect the safety of others
•Knowing your abilities

If you or a loved one has sustained a blow to the head or a whiplash injury, it is important to be removed from play immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Diagnosing and treating the injury early is the key to preventing further brain injury.

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Child Killed by Logging Truck in Maine

A five-year-old boy was killed when the driver of a tractor-trailer fell asleep behind the wheel. The truck driver had rounded a slight curve when the vehicle struck two utility poles and flipped on its side. The truck stopped against a house spilling its tree-length load of logs that demolished the home in which the boy was sleeping. The impact also caused the second floor of the home to collapse to the ground level. The boy died at the scene. Four other occupants were treated at an area hospital and released; the child’s mother sustained a head injury and five pelvic fractures, one that went into her lower spine.

The house was nearly split in two by the impact of the logs. Although the homes has now been demolished, the investigation into this tragedy is ongoing. Speed also appears to be a factor in this fatal accident. No charges have been filed to day against the Canadian driver.

Many truck accidents happen because of driver negligence; falling asleep behind the wheel, speeding, and/or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Other times, truck accidents are due to improper training or failure to properly maintain and inspect the vehicle. Irrelevant of the reason, victims are entitled to compensation for their medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, it is important to contact an experienced truck accident attorney. An attorney can fight for the rights of victims and ensure that they are fairly compensated.

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Three Fatalities in Key West Offshore Powerboat Races

The first fatal accident happened on November 8 at the Key West World Championship races has raised questions about how sturdy the cockpit capsules are that protect the racers. The capsule may have failed from either a substandard canopy or a substandard job of attaching and reinforcing it. Although this accident is still under investigation, families of the victims may wish to consult an experienced attorney to determine if they can receive compensation for damages.

On November 11, another racer was critically injured when a 38-foot catamaran rolled over twice during a turn in the final lap of the race. Medical examiners said the cause of death was from drowning, not injuries resulting from the accident.  This victim’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming emergency crews with Super Boat International (SBI) were negligent and didn't respond in time.

The lawsuit claims that it took three and a half minutes for the trained divers to rescue him, but it was too late.  Rescue boats are always nearby in case of an accident.  Their job is to be the first responders and a rescue helicopter is the second responder.  In this case, the rescue boat did not respond causing the delayed rescue by the helicopter team.  Michael Allweiss, director of the American Power Boat Association and the plaintiff’s attorney, said that the incompetence and lack of professional training by the rescue boat divers caused the man to drown.

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