A recent, informal poll of UE higher education members suggests that many institutions overlook a critical tool for managing the risks of intercollegiate athletic head injuries: a signed agreement acknowledging the danger of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and, where appropriate, releasing the athlete’s right to sue. A well-written assumption of risk form or a release can highlight the potential dangers of athletic participation, particularly in contact sports, and deter lawsuits.
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