Common use of Concussions Clause in Contracts

Concussions. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. If an athlete reports one or more of the symptoms listed below (may not appear until days or weeks later) after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experiences in evaluating for concussions, says s/he is symptom-free and it is okay to return to play. • Appears dazed or stunned • Is confused about assignment or position • Moves clumsily • Answers questions slowly • Loses consciousness (even briefly) • Shows mood, behavior, or personality change • Cannot recall events prior to or after the hit or fall • Headache or “pressure” in head • Nausea or vomiting • Balance problems or dizziness • Double or blurry vision • Sensitivity to light and/or light • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy • Concentration or memory problems/confused For more information on concussions, visit: ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.