Brain Injury Lawyer

Over the past eight years, the number of emergency room visits by children suffering from brain injuries has increased by more than 60%. According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, this increased is believed to be a result of increased awareness of the severe effects associated with concussions and other brain injuries.

The report showed an increase in emergency room visits for children under the age of 19 from 153,375 in 2011 to more than 248,418 visits in 2009. Most of these injuries were due to recreational activities, including: bicycling, football, playground activities, basketball and soccer.

Although the number of children sustaining brain injuries has increased, I’m so pleased to see that the level of awareness in this country has also gone up. Parents, coaches and students alike, need to be aware of the devastating injuries associated with concussions. The biggest danger we continue to face is the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. These injuries, if left untreated, could lead to more serious or even fatal second-impact injuries.