Woman Suffers Brain Injury After Being Hit By Bat at Yankees Game
Going to a baseball game should be a fun experience but for one New Jersey woman, it allegedly resulted in a head injury.
The woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a baseball bat flew into the stands at Yankee Stadium and struck her in the head. She claims she suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result.
The 37-year-old woman filed the lawsuit on August 1 after she suffered injuries while attending a June 2 game between the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. The lawsuit states that the woman was attending the game as a guest of her employer and was seated behind home plate.
During the game, a Guardians player lost control of his bat, sending it into the stands. The bat struck the woman in the head and hands, knocking her to the ground. The incident was actually broadcast live on the YES Network, so there is video evidence of the incident. The video showed the woman eventually getting back to her feet.
The lawsuit alleges the Yankees failed to provide adequate protection for spectators. Although netting was installed in front of the section where the woman was seated, the complaint claims there was an opening above the section where the bat entered the stands. It also alleges the netting was “materially lower” than the netting protecting nearby seating areas. The woman claims the inadequate height of the netting was directly responsible for her injuries.
The woman allegedly suffered a traumatic brain injury and has been unable to return to her professional role as a health care executive. She claims she has experienced physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and a loss of enjoyment of life.
The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages for past and future medical and rehabilitation expenses, lost earnings, physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses. The New York Yankees had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
Effects of Objects Hitting the Head
When an object strikes the head, the effects can range from a minor bump or bruise to a serious traumatic brain injury. Common effects of an object hitting the head include:
- Concussion: This is a mild brain injury that can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, nausea, sensitivity to light or noise, and difficulty concentrating.
- Brain bleeding: A hard impact can cause bleeding inside or around the brain, including an epidural or subdural hematoma.
- Skull fractures: A strong impact can crack or fracture the skull and damage underlying brain tissue.
- Loss of consciousness: A person may briefly lose consciousness or become unresponsive.
- Memory and cognitive problems: A head injury can affect memory, concentration, judgment, and speech.
- Balance and coordination problems: Damage to the brain can make walking, standing, or performing ordinary movements difficult.
- Vision or hearing changes: Some head injuries can cause blurred or double vision or ringing in the ears.
Contact a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Hard blows to the head can cause significant injuries. A person can suffer from brain damage and other long-term effects.
Get effective legal representation from a Morristown catastrophic injuries attorney from The Law Offices of Michael P. Burakoff. We have more than 40 years of personal injury trial and negotiation experience. To schedule a consultation, fill out the online form or call (973) 455-1567.
Source:
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