HAVE YOU TRIED THE BEST ICE CREAM IN RICHMOND? ATTENTION PARENTS OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS! Do These 5 Things to Protect Your Son From Brain Injuries This year, 1 in every 10 athletes playing contact sports like football will get a concussion — and if you don’t take precautions now, your son could be one of them. 3. Ask his coach about
equipment safety. Is the goal post padding in good condition? What steps does the team take to protect kids from brain injuries during practice? 4. Make sure an athletic trainer is on standby. As of 2019, 34% of public and private high schools didn’t have an athletic trainer on hand to diagnose and treat brain injuries. Make sure your son’s school is in the safe majority! 5. Book baseline testing NOW. This test will assess your son’s balance and brain function and establish what his “normal” looks like. If he’s injured, you can use these test results to assess the damage. Ask your doctor how to book a test today. YOUR BRAIN INJURY HOTLINE Our firm represents people with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every day. We’ve seen the harm they can do to individuals and families — and we’d hate for yours to be next! Football players know the risks of stepping onto the field, but they’re not the only ones in danger of brain injuries. If you or someone you love experiences a TBI from a car accident, workplace accident, slip-and-fall incident, or violent encounter, call 804-823-2011 for legal help.
After one too many hits, he might even end up with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a dangerous neurological condition that causes memory problems, depression, anxiety, and impulsive behavior. A 2017 study found CTE may impact up to: • 99% of NFL players • 91% of college football players • 21% of high school football players Scary, right? 5 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SON SAFE 1. Double-check his helmet. Make sure it is damage free, fits well, and won’t slip. 2. Teach him to avoid playing “helmet first.” Helmet-to-helmet and helmet-to-body contact is extremely dangerous. Teach your son that his helmet is a safeguard, not a weapon.
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