For far too long traumatic brain injury (TBI) in sports was viewed a rare and unusual event. Thankfully, TBI is now recognized which is helping us address and prevent it.
While injuries to star athletes playing in the NHL, NFL, NBA, or MLB receive tremendous media coverage, we often don’t hear about the local high school or amateur league player knocked out or dazed during a game or practice. Some athletes are fortunate to have knowledgeable coaches and top medical professionals watching their backs. Others, unfortunately, are sent back onto the field, ice, or court too soon, risking even greater or permanent damage. Imagine a young athlete with a promising career ahead of them, one that could be cut short by a preventable injury. For those who suffer long-term consequences like chronic pain, limited mobility, or even the possibility of needing a future hip replacement, consulting with a hip replacement attorney can be a wise decision.
It is often similar for those injured in auto accidents, truck crashes, work related injuries, bicycle accidents and falls. Many primary health care providers do not recognize mild brain injuries. which can become permanent. Despite the term “mild,” the results can be very significant. If you’ve experienced such injuries, consulting a broken bone and fracture injury attorney can be important for understanding your rights and seeking proper compensation.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a concussion is caused when the brain receives trauma from an impact or a sudden momentum or movement change. The blood vessels in the brain stretch and cranial nerves may be damaged. A person can experience a brief loss of consciousness, or remain conscious but feel “dazed.” Often, other injuries such as a skull fracture, brain bleeding or swelling may be present. Depending on the severity of the injury, it could take anywhere from a few months to several years for recovery, some people never fully recover.
If you or a loved one has been injured, and have been diagnosed with or suspect a brain injury, seek a doctor who treats TBI patients and call an experienced TBI lawyer, call the office of Feroleto Law, 716-854-0700. We can help.
Attorney John Feroleto
Attorney John Feroleto understands the value of hard work. He is known in the community and by his peers for his willingness to work and go the extra mile. Other lawyers often ask John to handle their trial matters to maximize clients’ recovery. Trial lawyers know who the best trial lawyers are. He was also named Trial Attorney of the Year in 2012 by the Western New York Affiliate of New York State Trial Lawyers Association. [ Attorney Bio ]