A new law in New York is up for a final consideration by Governor Andrew Cuomo.  Under the bill, students who got concussions would be removed immediately from athletic activities. They would not be able to return until they were without symptoms for at least 24 hours and received authorization from a physician. 24 hours?  Really? When all the best research is now indicating weeks if not months of rest is required.  And this Bill does not protect the hundreds of thousands of Youth Athletes who participate in Youth and Club sports every day. There is also no provisions for what type of medical professional can clear an injured athlete. Michael Kaplen who is one of the preminent Brain Injury Lawyers in the country said he doesn't think the legislation goes far enough. Kaplen, chairman of the state Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and past president of the Brain Injury Association, said the physician who gives clearance for an athlete to return to play … [Read more...]