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Ball Park Injuries & The Need for More Netting

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

More and more we hear of individuals getting injured when hit by a bat or foul ball while sitting in the stands behind the dugouts at baseball games.  Just last week, a 3-year-old girl attending a New York Yankees game with her grandfather was struck in the head by a line drive foul baseball… Read More »

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Gym and Fitness Center Accidents

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

People frequent gyms and fitness centers in an effort to improve their overall health and up their fitness game. In addition to other gym patrons and staff, there is a great deal of exercise equipment and hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents if not addressed and the areas are not properly maintained. Getting… Read More »

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Major League Baseball Opening Day, A Reminder for Athletes to Play Safely

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Major League Baseball Opening Day is April 3rd. Players will step up to the plate to use everything they’ve got. No matter how strong they are, they’re still at risk for injuries on the field, including concussions. As we’ve said before, there is no such thing as a minor injury to the brain. No… Read More »

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Kids’ Concussions: More Rest Not Necessarily Better

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Concussions, even mild concussions, are serious injuries in kids and adults. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury. For kids, standard aftercare includes taking a break from school, sports and lots of solitary rest at home. But how much rest do kids need? A new study has found that extended rest may not… Read More »

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Concussions Most Common Head Injury for Student Athletes

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

To the relief of a lot of parents (and maybe a few kids) summer vacation has ended. With the smell of fresh notebooks and pencils in the air, our children have gone back to class. The swimming pools will be all but abandoned soon and kids will make their way to recess, after-school and… Read More »

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