Student Concussions and New Haven Personal Injuries

August 17, 2018
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Students in high school have started their summer training sessions in soccer, football, and field hockey,Ā among others. That meansĀ late night practices and heading down to the field to cheer on yourĀ favorite team. For the athletes, a more looming risk is on the field: a concussion injury.

AĀ concussionĀ is caused by a jolt, bump or blow to the head that causes the brain to twist or bounce around in the skull. This type of injury causes stretching, damage and chemical changes in brain cells.

For high school athletes, theĀ Connecticut General AssemblyĀ passed legislation that was enacted July 1, 2014 with the following safety laws for child concussion injuries:

If your child was involved in a sports head injury and you question whether proper concussion protocol was followed, call theĀ New Haven personal injury lawyersĀ at The LoRicco Law Firm. Concussions are considered traumatic brain injuries. Our experienced team of personal injury lawyers will investigate your child’s injury to the fullest.