Summer Activities Linked to Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, & Other VA Head & Brain Injuries

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) recently reported that head injuries caused by summer activities are on the rise, with bicycling, softball and baseball, and water sports among the most common causes (according to the Business Week news site). Over a one-year period from 2008 to 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission gathered data on head injuries in the United States, which revealed that head injuries from water-related sports or activities more than doubled (from 11,200 the previous year to more than 28,700). Softball and baseball-related injuries to the head rose from nearly 27,000 to a little below 38,400; and biking-related head injuries rose over 70,800 to almost 85,400.

With Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, and other nearby Virginia locations near or on the water, safety tips for water activities are essential. Among the most common causes of head and brain injuries in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas are diving into shallow water, running along swimming pool decks, and playing roughly around the water. Adult supervision, the observation of water depth and careful diving, following instructions posted at public places, and avoiding alcohol when participating in water-related activities are some of the suggestions of AANS for preventing head injuries.

For biking safety, riders should wear helmets at all times, follow all traffic laws and signals, wear bright colors, and avoid using cell phones or riding on uneven surfaces. Baseball and softball safety tips should be available through your child's coach or recreational facility.

With the above-listed activities among children's most popular choices for summer play, now is the time to ensure better safety and join the Virginia brain injury prevention effort. For more information on Virginia head injuries, such as Norfolk, Hampton Roads, or Eastern Shore brain injury, contact VA brain injury lawyer Lawrence Land. He will provide you with free resources and answers to your pressing questions. Contact Land via his online form or call him toll-free at 800-800-1911.