In many towns in New York and across the United States, high school football plays an important role in entertainment. Unfortunately, an increased spotlight on injuries suffered while playing football has sparked a debate on whether stricter regulations are needed to...
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Child Injuries
New CDC guidelines emphasize concussions as brain injury
As the school year gears up in New York and across the country, many sports are also starting again. Recent news stories about the impact of repetitive brain injury have many parents concerned about their children. In fact, new guidelines released from the Centers for...
Caretaker accused of abuse after toddler suffers head injury
As most people in New York who have spent time around small children can likely attest, toddlers can be frustrating. Unfortunately, those who are ill-equipped to deal with these frustrations could ultimately cause serious injury if they take their frustrations out on...
Study suggests traumatic brain injury increases suicide risk
While much is known about the brain, there are still many aspects of it that mystify medical professionals in New York and across the globe. Perhaps because of its important roles in many bodily functions, a traumatic brain injury often has significant, long-term...
New York toddler undergoes surgery following daycare head injury
Parents in New York and across the country are often left to make difficult decisions about their children's care. Because they are often unable to afford leaving their job to care for their children, they must place them in childcare. Unfortunately, a toddler...
Lawsuit filed after head injury involving air rifle
There are a variety of different products that are marketed to young people that could easily result in serious injury, especially if a manufacturer has not taken proper measures to ensure the product is as safe as can be. For example, most parents in New York are...
Lawsuit filed after 7-year-old suffers head injury
During the summer, parents in New York and across the country often have to make important decisions about who will care for their children during the day. When they do make a decision, they put a great deal of faith into those who provide care -- which could...
Infant not expected to recover following child injury
As most people in New York and across the country are aware, the brain is an amazing organ. Because of all the many important roles it plays, however, damage to the brain can have permanent, significant consequences. Unfortunately, officials in another state claim...
Long-term effects of a child injury involving the brain
The effects of many injuries can often be immediately seen. When most people think of a child injury, they likely think of something that can be controlled and treated. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for those who suffer head injuries in New York and...
Student in after-school program suffers fatal child injury
Children in New York and across the country send their children to school every day trusting that they will be kept safe. Unfortunately, not all children will make it home in the same condition in which they left, while others may not be able to return at all. In...