{"id":395,"date":"2023-07-28T07:34:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T11:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2023-07-29T07:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T11:37:38","slug":"steps-to-take-if-you-suspect-your-child-has-a-concussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/steps-to-take-if-you-suspect-your-child-has-a-concussion\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Child Has a Concussion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Children are physically active, play hard, and participate in sports, often not realizing the risk of serious injuries. Unfortunately, kids often do not appreciate the fact that they suffered a head injury. Parents must be vigilant, as there can be serious medical implications when a child\u2019s developing brain suffers trauma. Experts at the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/get_the_facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(CDC) warn that concussion can disrupt a child\u2019s development and limit their ability to participate in recreational activities, important parts of becoming an adult.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the parent of a young child or one that tends to ignore injuries, it is up to you to take action when you suspect a concussion. Your To-Do\u2019s center on your child\u2019s health and well-being, but there are some tasks that are necessary to protect your legal rights under Florida law. You can trust a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/child-injuries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami child injuries lawyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to handle the process, and keep in mind the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Look for Symptoms of Concussion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/steps-to-take-if-you-suspect-your-child-has-a-concussion\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Child Has a Concussion\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children are physically active, play hard, and participate in sports, often not realizing the risk of serious injuries. Unfortunately, kids often do not appreciate the fact that they suffered a head injury. 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