Traumatic brain injuries, like a concussion from a car or work-related accidents, are all too common in Canada. If you or a loved one sustained injuries from an accident, you should seek proper compensation. If you finally decide to take legal action after an accident, you need the support of a lawyer. Having an expert and compassionate personal injury lawyer who understands your legal needs will help you through the process. What is Concussion Injury? A concussion is a type of serious brain injury usually caused by a blow to the head, which can affect your brain function. Symptoms of ...
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#AskDanielDiamond It took five years following the death of a 17-year-old rugby player before the passage of legislation aimed at protecting children participating in sports from the risks associated with concussions. The passage by Ontario of legislation establishing safety protocols to protect children and teens from the effects of concussions marks the first legislation of its kind in the country. The law provides protocols coaches, parents and others involved in youth sports must follow to protect children from returning to activities before they have completely healed. The risk of concussions People might mistakenly think of the cause of a concussion only in ...
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#AskSimonDiamond Children always seem to be doing something. Whether riding a bicycle or playing an organized sport, the activities children participate in putting them at risk of suffering a concussion due to an injury to the head. The Government of Canada reports that 64 percent of hospital emergency department visits by children between 10 and 18 years of age are related to sports or other physical activities, and doctors determined that 39 percent of those children were diagnosed with concussions and another 24 percent were suspected of having concussions. Given those statistics, here is what every parent needs to know about their ...
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#AskMichaelBlois Many different rules and regulations can affect an athlete’s performance and ability to sign and participate in agreements. One of the most important things for an athlete in Canada to be aware of is Rowan’s Law. How the Loss of One Athlete Began a Shift in Concussion-Related Studies This article will explore the basic premises of Rowan’s Law imposing clear rules about concussions for youth sports. The law is named after Rowan Stringer, who was 17 years old when she passed away on Mother’s Day after sustaining a fatal concussion during a rugby game in Ottawa. Unfortunately, it was her second ...
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#AskDanielDiamond Several news stories have highlighted new wearable tech that is being used to learn more about concussions sustained by athletes. Much of this new technology is aimed at learning more about how impacts during contact-heavy sports damage the brain and the human body. American football is one sport in particular that has been singled out because of the number of retired NFL players who suffer from brain damage. New research suggests that traumatic brain damage can increase a player’s risk of developing serious neurological and psychiatric disorders. Researchers at UCLA have identified master genes that can cause changes in other ...
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#AskRobertGabor It’s no secret that Canadians young and old love hockey. In fact, there are over 4.5 million Canadians that participate in the sport in one way or another, and it is easily the most popular sport of its season for children. Its popularity isn’t static either—it’s steadily rising as more girls and young women gain an interest in the sport. While it’s encouraging to see more Canadian youth getting out of doors and participating in a physically demanding sport, which undoubtedly has health benefits of its own, there are also risks involved. Participation in any type of exercise can ...
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New studies have shown that there are some significant changes to the brains of athletes who have a history of concussions, and this applies even after months (or years) of their injury occurring. Researchers were able to observe a 10 to 20 percent reduction in frontal lobe volume, as well as up to 25 (to 35) percent less blood flow to specific regions of your brain (but most particularly, the frontal lobe). This particular report, which was published in the “Journal of Neurotrama” during the month of July, was conducted by researchers located at St. Michael’s Hospital (in Toronto). They ...
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