Reducing the number of sports-related head injuries remains a goal and a passion for the lawyers at HensonFuerst. I recently ran across this list of the sports with the highest number of head injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2008 (as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission).
We urge all parents and participants of sporting activities to take proper precautions to prevent brain injuries. If you do sustain an injury, make sure you receive prompt medical attention.
The Top 15 Sports for Head Injury
- Cycling: 70,802
- Football: 40,825
- Basketball: 27,583
- Baseball/Softball: 26,964
- Powered Recreational Vehicles (ATVs, Go-Carts, Mini bikes, Off-road): 25,970
- Soccer: 19,252
- Skateboards/Scooters: 18,324
- Fitness/Exercise/Health Club: 14,713
- Horseback Riding: 11,749
- Winter Sports (Skiing, Sledding, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling): 11,723
- Water Sports (Diving, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Swimming, Water Polo, Water Skiing): 11,239
- Golf: 8,420
- Gymnastics/Dance/Cheerleading: 6,364
- Trampolines: 5,971
- Hockey: 5,272
