Head Injuries in Children Could Threaten the Game of Hockey; How Can You Protect Your Kansas City Child Athlete?

Hockey is becoming one of the most dangerous sports to play and it doesn't matter how old you are or what skill level you play at.  Hockey related head injuries are the focus of an on going debate in the game of hockeygame right now.  It is widely believed that if something isn't done to protect the athletes, the game could find itself going the way of the dinosaur.

What is a growing concern is the mental and physical health of children who are playing the game at a growing rate in the United States.  A professor from the University of Alberta in Canada followed two pee-wee hockey teams over the course of the 2009-2010 season and found that over 10% of the players suffered some form of head trauma while playing.

At the junior hockey level, it was discovered that nearly one in four players suffered concussions over a 52 game period and that 7% of the players suffered more than one.

The problem is that head injuries don't just limit an athlete's ability to play the game that he or she loves.  More than any other injury, head injuries can have an affect on your daily life as well, leading to painful head aches, inability to focus on routine tasks and memory loss in some cases.

Our experienced Kansas City Child Injury Attorneys want to urge parents in Kansas and Missouri to help educate their children on the dangers of contact sports, whether it be hockey or football.  Even the lightest knocks to the head can have damaging affects on the brain.  The brain of a child is still growing and developing and these minor injuries can lead to long lasting permanent damage to the brain, which in the long run can lead to serious brain illnesses such as ALS.

If you have a child who has suffered a serious or traumatic brain injury in an accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact the Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers of Roswold Law Group. 

With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury accidents including Brain and Spinal Injury cases, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult and often stressful time.  Call our office today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.