"The most common brain injury in sports is a concussion. According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions in the United States each year." (www.biausa.org)

It is essential that athletes are properly equipped, trained, evaluated and treated. But concussions happen with increased frequency in sports involving recreation or professional athletes, kids or adults. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, (www.biausa.org), "[T]he most common brain injury in sports is a concussion. According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions in the United States each year. Brain injuries cause more deaths than any other sports injury. In football for instance, brain injury accounts for 65 to 85% of all fatalities."

As with recent published sports concussion guidelines, there is concern about the cumulative effect of an athlete incurring a repeat concussion because of what is sometimes referred to as the "second impact syndrome".

Those responsible for overseeing athletes should be aware of the guidelines so as not to place an athlete at increased risk for further injury. We invite you read more about brain injury litigation here on our website. For further information, you may contact our office online or call us at 617-426-2558.