{"id":7884,"date":"2019-07-22T17:22:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T21:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/pirates-catcher-gives-up-position-cites-concussion-risk\/"},"modified":"2019-07-22T17:22:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T21:22:36","slug":"pirates-catcher-gives-up-position-cites-concussion-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/pirates-catcher-gives-up-position-cites-concussion-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Catcher Gives Up Position; Cites Concussion Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"

After suffering his sixth career concussion, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli said he wants to move to first base, the outfield, or another less-dangerous position. \u201cI can\u2019t live like this<\/a>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old MLB veteran has played 663 games behind the plate, posting a .358 on-base percentage during those contests.<\/p>\n

But Cervelli is currently on the Injured List after he took a broken bat to the chin in a May contest.<\/p>\n

Chronic concussions<\/a> are a problem for other backstops as well. San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was diagnosed with a concussion earlier this year as well.<\/p>\n

And, in 2018, three-time batting champion Joe Maur, of the Minnesota Twins, hung up the cleats for good over this same issue.<\/p>\n

After a concussion sent him to the IL for three months, doctors said if he sustained another one, the consequences would be even worse.<\/p>\n

In the wake of these developments, Pirates General Manager Neil Huntington proposed a rules change which would enable concussed catchers to re-enter games if doctors cleared them.<\/p>\n

Breaking Down CTE<\/h2>\n

Concussions are Traumatic Brain Injuries.<\/p>\n

Sudden blows to the head destroy brain cells. Violent shaking motion has the same effect, as does a sudden loud noise.<\/p>\n

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy<\/a>, on the other hand, is an Acquired Brain Injury.<\/p>\n

CTE is the cumulative effect of smaller brain injuries.<\/p>\n

Eventually, these victims suffer from serious mental effects, such as depression, memory loss, dementia, and suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n

For several reasons, CTE is very difficult to diagnose.<\/p>\n

Since they are so minor and so entrenched in the game, the hits that cause this condition may not raise any red flags.<\/p>\n

Ice hockey is a good example.<\/p>\n

Many people think fighting causes most hockey concussions.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not true.<\/p>\n

The normal hits that players take during a normal shift cause most National Hockey League player concussions.<\/p>\n

Moreover, a brain autopsy is the only way to conclusively prove, or disprove, the presence of CTE.<\/p>\n

Obviously, this diagnostic tool is unavailable while the victim is alive.<\/p>\n

So, doctors can only use the patient\u2019s symptoms to diagnose this condition.<\/p>\n

Sports Concussions and Young Athletes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

CTE has forced a long list of professional athletes into early retirement or at least position changes.<\/p>\n

Other former players suffer serious symptoms.<\/p>\n

This condition is even worse among young athletes with developing brains.<\/p>\n

In fact, children who play tackle football before age 12<\/a> have a significant risk of developing CTE, or another similar condition, later in life.<\/p>\n

These kids suffer from both cognitive dysfunction and mood swings or permanent personality changes.<\/p>\n

In light of the growing medical evidence, lawmakers in New York and several other states have proposed legislation which bans, or at least strictly limits, youth tackle football programs.<\/p>\n

However, these bills have gained almost no traction and they have almost no chance of becoming law.<\/p>\n

As is often the case, when lawmakers are unable to protect children and other vulnerable victims, New York personal injury attorneys stand in the gap.<\/p>\n

Legal Claims for Damages in Sports-Related Concussion Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Youth sports leagues are supposed to be fun for kids.<\/p>\n

They also should be training platforms which give children the skills they need to compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n

However, many coaches have a win-at-all-costs mentality that conflicts with the organization\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

This approach puts children at risk, especially if they are athletically talented.<\/p>\n

Coaches dislike taking these players out of the game unless it\u2019s absolutely necessary to do so.<\/p>\n

When a coach violates principles like these, that violation is evidence of negligence.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, under the respondeat superior rule, the organization is liable for any resulting damages.<\/p>\n

Often, CTE symptoms do not appear for several decades.<\/p>\n

Even though the statute of limitations has expired on injury-related claims against the youth football organization, an attorney is able to revive your claim and vigorously pursue damages.<\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, CTE and other Acquired Brain Injuries are difficult to diagnose.<\/p>\n

Overall, misdiagnosis is a serious issue in the New York medical community which affects about a fifth<\/a> of patients in the Empire State.<\/p>\n

Misdiagnosis is especially a problem with regard to degenerative conditions, like cancer and CTE.<\/p>\n

Without early and effective intervention, these diseases quickly become unmanageable.<\/p>\n

Sports head injuries cause serious injuries later in life.<\/p>\n

For a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in New York<\/a>, contact Napoli Shkolnik . Home and after-hours visits are available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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