Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys

Acts of Negligence

A former high school student in Nebraska lost a $2 million lawsuit in order to pay for damages incurred from injuries he sustained as a football player more than ten years ago. According to his story, the student suffered a concussion during a game after he fell and hit his head. The coaches allowed him to practice the next week, and he suffered another blow to the head while still experiencing symptoms from the first one.

The boy’s family members believe that, since the incident, his behavior has changed dramatically. He has not been able to hold a job; he experiences anxiety around new people, and bouts of depression keep him in his room for days at a time.

The incident raises many questions about the circumstance under which a traumatic brain injury must be considered. Who is responsible for the traumatic brain injury when the exact cause of the injury slips under the radar?

This boy’s particular case puts into question the role of the school coach, who allowed the boy to play even after he suffered a concussion. The school claims that the coach exercised the appropriate school code procedures and is not at fault. However, should the coach have been more attentive to the boy’s emotional and mental temperament?

Especially when it comes to children, those individuals who are entrusted with their health and safety should be held responsible for both positive and negative outcomes. People should not be allowed to get away with acts of negligence.

If you or someone you know has become the victim of a traumatic brain injury, call the brain injury attorneys at the Williams Kherkher firm at 866.950.9000 to find out more information.