Texas High School Football Injuries

Sports are a great way to keep kids healthy and active, but many times these sports can cause serious injuries that can severely affect adolescents’ lives. If your child has suffered injuries while playing football or any other sport, it would be wise to consult with a Dallas-fort Worth personal injury lawyer who will be able to discuss your personal situation with you and determine your legal rights and whether you might be entitiled to any compensation to cover their medical bills and other related costs.

Why Football Is Dangerous

This is a no-brainer. Football is a contact sport, which means there is bound to be some pain on the football field. Good technique, however, can go a long way toward minimizing football injuries.

High schoolathletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations annually. Injuries to the knee and ankle are the most common in football, but brain injuries are by far the most dangerous. And even though helmets provide protection for the head, it does not protect the spinal cord. Bruises, sprains, fractures, and broken bones are also common with any contact sport. Practicing in the hot sun doesn’t help, especially here in Texas where both the football and the heat are notorious.

Staying Safe On The Football Field

To make sure your football star remains healthy and out of the emergency room, The National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research has these and other suggestions for keeping safe on the field:

• mandatory medical exams before players start the season
• proper conditioning
• medical staff at all games and practices
• strict enforcement of all regulations
• proper technique, especially in the case of tackling and blocking
• immediate medical attention for any player with signs of brain injury
• placement of an AED on the sidelines at all practices and games

Remember that while sports are fun and keep kids active, they can also be dangerous if not properly monitored. Football in particular is dangerous because of the extreme contact between players. Make sure both the coaches and the players are keeping the game as safe and risk-free as possible. As long as the parents make sure it's safe, the kids can make sure they have fun.

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