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Drew Swank, a 17-year-old student at Valley Christian High School in Spokane, Washington, died Sunday night after suffering a serious brain injury during a high school football game this past weekend.

In the first quarter of the game, Swank was hit head-on during a kick return. He was launched into the air by the hit and landed on his head. Within minutes, he lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital.

As a result of the hit, Swank sustained a severe brain injury which caused swelling. He ultimately died from the brain swelling.

Football is a dangerous sport and players on all levels - high school, college, and professional - are constantly battling through head injuries ranging from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries that may lead to the untimely death of the player.

If you or a loved one ever sustains a serious blow to the head during a football game, it is important to seek medical attention immediately as a precautionary measure. Often, it takes several hours or even days for the symptoms of a brain injury to develop, and by that time, it is generally too late to prevent irreparable damage.

The experienced personal injury lawyers at The Cochran Firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve if you have suffered a serious brain injury caused by the negligence of another. These cases are often complex, and it takes a great deal of skill and experience to successfully bring about a fair settlement for your injuries.

Please contact The Cochran Firm today to schedule a consultation with one of our brain injury lawyers. We serve clients nationwide.

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