Tackling Concussion Liability Head-On: Stakeholders’ Standard of Care

Abstract

The catastrophic consequences associated with the mismanagement of concussions can threaten the health and well-being of student-athletes. The primary purpose of this article is to increase awareness of concussions and provide stakeholders—parents, coaches, and athletic trainers—with an appropriate framework for concussion care at every level of play. The culmination of court rulings, legislature, and cautionary tales will educate stakeholders of the shared legal and ethical responsibility of creating and implementing appropriate concussion management procedures, which includes fostering a culture where student-athletes feel safe to report symptoms and remove themselves from the competition.