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(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 08, 2011 ) Atlanta, Georgia – Sporting accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries in Georgia. Players who engage in football and similar high-contact sports are often put at risk for head trauma, due to the physical nature of these sporting activities. Certain precautions should be taken to prevent head injuries in athletes, and when a player suffers a brain injury as a result of another’s negligence, they may have legal recourse. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in Georgia while playing football or another sport, visit http://www.atlantainjurylawyers.com/traumatic-brain-injury-lawyers--2-811.html to learn more about the legal rights afforded to brain injury victims and to receive a free online case review.
Generally, when an athlete suffers a blow to the head, they should be taken to the sideline for an evaluation. This evaluation can help determine when and how long the player should be removed from the game, so as to ensure proper healing and prevent second impact syndrome. A rare, but serious condition, second impact syndrome occurs when a second concussion develops before a previous concussion has properly healed. Second impact syndrome can cause rapid and severe brain swelling and may result from even a minor concussion which occurs days or weeks after the initial head trauma. This type of Georgia brain injury most commonly occurs in young athletes who participate in baseball, hockey, football, boxing or skiing.
While many high-contact sports are inherently dangerous, most coaches, trainers and similarly positioned individuals are expected to exercise a certain level of care so as to prevent harm to their players. When they fail to uphold this duty, and a brain injury results, the victim may have legal recourse to recover compensation for medical expenses and other losses. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury from sports trauma or another type of accident, visit AtlantaInjuryLawyers.com today and fill out the free case review form. This online legal evaluation can help determine your eligibility for a brain injury lawsuit and is provided at no cost, courtesy of the Georgia brain injury lawyers at Morgan and Morgan.
About Morgan and Morgan
Morgan and Morgan is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the country with multiple office locations throughout the Southeast, including Atlanta, Georgia. The firm handles auto accident cases, personal injury cases, and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Visit Morgan and Morgan online at http://www.atlantainjurylawyers.com for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.
Morgan & Morgan
Jim Kelleher
877-667-4265
pressrelease@lawyercentral.com 
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