California’s Most Qualified Football Brain Injury Lawyers
Our Aim is to Get You the Football Head Injury Settlement You Deserve
Head injuries, including concussions, are unfortunately common during football practices and games. California, in particular, has seen many negligence lawsuits filed by victims for this very reason. Even if an amateur or professional athlete is aware of the risks associated with playing football, there may still be valid grounds for legal action in the event of a head injury.
Suffering a head injury can have severe implications for one’s health. If you believe that your injury, whether it be to your head or any other part of your body, was due to someone’s negligence, do not hesitate to seek assistance from a legal professional. Personal injury experts like those at Adamson Ahdoot can provide guidance and address any concerns you may have about your case.
It is common to feel hesitant about reporting California football injuries. However, do not let this discourage you. Based on our past experiences with similar cases, our California head injury lawyers are capable of constructing a strong argument that will secure fair compensation to cover the expenses related to your injuries. Contact us today at (800) 310-1606, or submit your request online.
A Regular Sports Practice that Causes Numerous Injuries
Football, one of America’s most loved sports, is a high-contact sport that carries a very high risk of injury for players. For a long time, the seriousness of injuries suffered by players – specifically head injuries – went unnoticed. Medical experts now, however, have a better understanding of how constant helmet-to-helmet contact is affecting players of all ages and levels.
If you suffered a serious football injury and aren’t sure who to turn to for help, look to Adamson Ahdoot LLP. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we fight for the rights of those injured through no fault of their own. In addition, we are dedicated to helping our clients obtain maximum compensation for football brain injuries.
Types of Football-Related Head Injuries
What are the most common head injuries in football? Two of the most frequent types of football injuries are concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Concussion
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a jolt, blow, or bang to the head. As a result of the head being hit, the brain is bounced or twisted inside the skull. Delicate brain cells and tissue can be damaged when the brain is shaken or bounced within the skull. Chemical changes can also occur as a result of the brain being “knocked” inside the skull.
Although players wear helmets to protect their heads, helmets don’t always stop an injury from happening, especially when most players take about 15 hits to the head per game. Many football players suffer multiple concussions throughout a season, reports show. Also, some research suggests that athletes who suffer repeated concussions in football are more likely to suffer long-term brain damage and CTE.
CTE
CTE was a little-known condition, made more public recently by the tragic deaths of well-known professional football players Junior Seau, Dave Duerson, and Chris Henry. What is CTE? CTE is a degenerative brain disease that mimics dementia and is most commonly found in people who have a history of repetitive head trauma, like in football players. At the onset of CTE, a protein in the brain malfunctions, causing a chain reaction of malfunctioning proteins. Once present, these malfunctioning proteins slowly spread throughout the brain, killing cells as they go.
According to research, CTE has been seen in athletes as young as 17, but most symptoms don’t appear until years after the head has been subjected to sustained trauma. Symptoms of CTE can range from mood disorders to cognitive function impairment.
Other types of football head injuries include:
- Second Impact Syndrome
- Intracranial Hematomas
- Cerebral contusions
- Brain hemorrhage
- Brain Aneurysm
Following a diagnosis of brain damage in football, CTE, or any other type of head injury, don’t wait to call the office of Adamson Ahdoot LLP. Football head injury lawsuits involving football can be complex due to the amount of medical evidence required to prove how the injury occurred. Not only will we help you gather all the necessary documentation, but we’ll also work with our team of medical experts to build a solid case for football head injury compensation.
Head Injuries in Football Statistics
How common are head injuries in football? According to the Annual Survey of Catastrophic Football Injuries, head injuries to football players occur in the following ways:
- Most players suffering from a catastrophic brain injury play defense (34.2%).
- Linebackers are most at risk for sustaining a head in football.
- During a five-year period of study, the majority of head injuries happened during competitive play (95.2%).
- Tackling or being tackled is the activity most responsible for causing brain injuries.
- The second most common cause of head injuries in football is general play.
- Of all catastrophic injuries sustained by players, more than 30% were head and brain injuries.
- Middle and high school athletes are most likely to suffer a serious head injury at all levels of play, followed by collegiate athletes.
- How many head injuries occur in football each year? Approximately 300,000 cases of head trauma occur in football. Likewise, an estimated 5 out of 10 cases of TBI in football go unreported or undetected.
You Must Act Quickly Following a California Football-Related Head Injury
If you played football for any one of the organizations listed below, and you suffered a serious head injury, please call one of our skilled California football head injury attorneys as soon as possible. We’re standing by, ready to discuss the details of your case, so we can begin the claims process quickly. You only have so much time to file a claim, so don’t wait another day to contact us.
- NFL
- CFL
- AFL
- NCAA
- NCFA
- Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
- USA Football
- Pop Warner
- American Youth Football
- Other football leagues and associations.
Is Recovering Compensation Possible for a Football Head Injury?
If you’re wondering if collecting compensation is possible, speak to a California football head injury lawyer at Adamson Ahdoot LLP now. An injury caused by the negligence of a football helmet manufacturer, coach, school, trainer, association, league, or franchise cannot go unnoticed and minimized. Our team of California football head injury attorneys will not let stiff opposition intimidate your claim and demand compensation. If necessary, we won’t hesitate to present your case before a judge.
Getting you full and fair compensation for the damages related to a serious head football injury is our number one goal. We recently obtained $9 million in compensation for the family of a young boy who died as a result of the school’s negligence while practicing football. However, over the years, we have secured millions in damages for our clients, including:
- Past, present, and future medical costs
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Disability
- Emotional and physical pain
- Wrongful death
No Cost Consultation and No Upfront Fees
For more information about our firm and to schedule a no-cost consultation, call Adamson Ahdoot LLP at (800) 310-1606. We won’t pressure you into hiring us and won’t ask you for any upfront fees if hired. You only pay us if we get you compensation.