Back to school season is just around the corner, which means that school and college athletes all over Texas are already hard at work on training for another season of their favorite sports. Every sport poses risk that a player will suffer a concussion. Although this isn’t a reason to keep young athletes from playing, it does require parents, teachers, …
Judge Thinks NFL Settlement May Not be Enough
There is a lesson here for anyone who is considering a settlement for injuries they have suffered. How much is enough? Judge Anita Brody refused to approve a settlement in an NFL (National Football League) concussion case. Her concern is that the $760 million that has been offered by the NFL is not sufficient to cover the estimated 20,000 retired …
4 Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can cause serious harm that changes your life forever, and you could be at risk. Many times the causes of traumatic brain injuries are out of your control and are caused by someone else. Here are four of the common causes of traumatic brain injuries according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Falls: Falls are …
5 Signs of Brain Injuries
After you are hit on the head, many times you may not realize that you have suffered a brain injury until much later. That’s why it’s vital to be aware of common brain injury symptoms, so you can get medical help as soon as possible. Here are five signs of a mild brain injury: Memory or concentration problems Loss of …
