Many of us have wondered about how we would act in an emergency. Would we step in as a Good Samaritan and attempt to rescue a stranger? One of many valid concerns for a would-be-rescuer is fear of suffering a severe injury themselves. It is an issue many are pondering…
Last week on these pages we discussed how, as high school sports have become an increasingly competitive pursuit, the number of serious sports-linked injuries have also increased. However, according to a recent report in the San Francisco Chronicle, the increasing tendency for youths to concentrate on one sport for longer…
As high school sports become increasingly competitve, life altering injuries are becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, some serious injuries can come across as benign to the untrained eye. When a high school basketball player bumped heads with another player in the middle of a game, it was not readily obvious until…
Part of the attraction of roller coasters and other amusement rides is getting the thrill of risk and the rush of adrenaline while still having faith that you (and, often, your children) are safe. However, as illustrated by an incident that injured thirteen fairgoers in Connecticut on Sunday, amusement park…
Sports play a significant role in the lives of young people in America today. Even before they start school, kids are involved in community sports such as T-ball, PeeWee football, and youth soccer. Sports can be a wonderful addition to a child’s life, teaching teamwork and social skills while helping…
Sports can be a terrific addition to a young person’s life. Playing builds confidence and leadership skills while boosting physical activity, a key element to a healthy childhood and a healthy life. Our firm is filled with parents and community members who are proud to support youth and school teams…
On October 5, 2011 California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. 25 which requires that schools with elective sports programs pay closer attention to concussions. The bill exhorts school personnel to sit out players with a suspected concussion. The athletes are not allowed to return to play…