Head injuries in youth can lead to serious problems throughout life. Ontario politicians are taking a stand against some of the issues that come with multiple head injuries to young people. The politicians will form an advisory committee to discuss how the recommendations made by a coroner’s jury last year will be put into place.
The coroner’s jury investigated the case of a 17-year-old female rugby player who died because ofmultiple concussions. Her death in 2013 led the coroner’s jury to look into second impact syndrome. At the conclusion of the investigation, 49 recommendations were made.
With the young rugby player’s death in mind, it is easy to see why parents and coaches of children and teens know the warning signs of concussions. It is critical that they all understand the dangers of this type of brain injury. Young people must be taught that playing through head injuries can lead to serious medical problems. They must learn that playing through head injuries mustn’t be done and that they must protect themselves instead.
The support for Rowan’s Law, named after the teen rugby player who died, has all-party support. It will be interesting to see how the advisory committee determines how the recommendations of the coroner’s jury will be implemented.
If your child has suffered from multiple concussions, you might be interested in learning about how these concussions can affect your child. Parents of children who suffered brain injuries because someone else was negligent might choose to seek compensation for their child’s injuries. If compensation is awarded, the financial boost might help the parents to care for the child.
Source: CTV News Toronto, “Ont. committee will examine dangers of head injuries, concussions to youth,” Keith Leslie, Dec. 10, 2015
