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Traumatic Brain Injuries and California Sports Brain injuries and American football have, unfortunately, seemed to go hand in hand in recent years. Despite the popularity of contact sports, commentators have suggested that contact sports may have to be scaled back in the coming years due to the high risk of serious head trauma. Research suggests…

Are certain athletes at greater risk of a debilitating brain injury than others? According to an article in Women’s Health, female and younger athletes may “take longer to recover from concussions.” The article cited a new study conducted by researchers in Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology. How can this information help victims of traumatic…

Much of the recent news surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and sports has focused on the NFL. Yet researchers emphasize that many different contact sports can leave players and coaches susceptible to severe head trauma, and a recent accident in Tehachapi, California has left a baseball coach serious injured. According to a recent article in…

A recent study more than forty years in the making indicated that “people who sustain traumatic brain injuries may be three times more likely to die young,” reported CBS News. According to the study, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry, younger people who sustain severe brain traumas are “more likely to die prematurely.” The study…

Medical research involving brain damage has increased dramatically in the past few years, and researchers have begun to learn more about the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Recent studies reported in U.S. News & World Report suggest that athletes and soldiers may be at even greater risk of memory loss and harmful behavioral…

Over the last year, news about traumatic brain injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have been making news across the country. Back in October, we explained that California, through new legislation, would be taking steps to significantly limit the number of sports players who could file workers’ compensation claims in the state. An article in…

As we’ve noted in previous posts, California courts have seen their fair share of litigation surrounding defective helmet claims and sports injuries. In short, it’s not only professional athletes who need to worry about traumatic brain injuries on the field and multiple concussions that can lead to the very dangerous disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).…

Earlier this month, we told you about a California bill seeking to limit access to workers compensation benefits for professional athletes’ injuries. Just last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed that bill, which “significantly limits workers’ compensation claims by pro players,” according to the Los Angeles Times. According to the newspaper, by signing the bill Governor…

A recent article in NBC News discussed an often-overlooked aspect of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): dramatic shifts in personality and diminished quality of life. According to the article, many people know that TBIs can cause severe physical problems, like recurring headaches, impaired memory, dizziness, and trouble with balance or walking. However, the personality changes that…

Back in August, the Los Angeles Times published an article about professional athletes seeking medical care and financial damages through California’s workers’ compensation system. What for, you might wonder? In most cases, these players suffered multiple concussions and traumatic brain injuries. According to the newspaper, “brain trauma and other injuries suffered on the playing field”…