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 Yahoo Sports, Tehachapi High School baseball coach Chris Olofson “suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after being hit in the head by a line drive while coaching.” Will the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) change its tune about coaching and safety requirements?
Brain injuries can result from many different accidents, but contact sports can be particularly dangerous. If you have sustained a TBI while playing or coaching sports, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. ASan Diego brain injury lawyer at the Walton Law Firm can discuss your case with you today.