Liability for High School Brain Injury

As courts, schools, doctors, and parents become increasingly interested in the risk of brain injury amongst high school students, you should be aware of your legal options if your child is injured playing a sport or participating in a high school sponsored activity.

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How Are Lost Earnings Assessed When a Child Has Suffered a Brain Injury?

When a traumatic brain injury results from the negligence of another person, the injured child is entitled to compensation. A substantial portion of that compensation will likely be related to the child’s impaired ability to earn a living. But how are lost future earnings measured when the child is too young to have entered the workforce?

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Sports Concussion Lawsuits: When Is a School Liable for Negligence?

While the risk of a concussion in youth sports can never be entirely avoided, reasonable steps can be taken to minimize the possibility that a player will sustain a serious, long-term brain injury. When athletic programs administered by schools, colleges, and recreational leagues fail to take those steps, they may be liable for injuries that could have been avoided.

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