Head and brain injuries among children occur too frequently. The numbers are increasing. On October 28, 2011, the Brain Injury Association of Oregon holds a conference on best practices for diagnosing and treating brain injuries.
I've written about the problems before. At earliest ages, falls cause many pediatric brain injuries, and head injuries, overall cause most of traumatic deaths among children. Statistics indicate that at age 15, head trauma increases significantly, likely due to football and other sports and driving. Although we're getting better at identifying brain injuries after the fact, the number of brain injuries is increasing.
Children's brains differ from adult brains. Their brains are softer because of more water content. This increases the risks of injury.
Speakers at the conference will discuss three general topics: the latest medicine; how educators can better work with students after injury; and tips to the families to get the assistance they need. For more information, please see the Association's website.
If your child was hurt because of the fault of others, please know that there are strict time limits for making legal claims. For example, if a school or public agency is at fault, the time to act may be as short as 270 days. So, although families have much to deal with when confronted with a brain-injured child, sometimes, contacting a brain injury attorney should not wait. If you want to discuss your legal options, please call me.
Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury & Employment Law
503-665-4234
The above is not legal advice. I cannot give you sound advice without knowing more information. It is intended to raise some issues for you to discuss with your own lawyer.
