In almost all cases, players suffer some type of work related injury or injuries. Therefore, players are eligible to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. However, the laws vary from state to state regarding the time frame in which the player must file their workers’ comp claim. The State of California has their own unique set …
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Dementia is now being linked to concussions and head injuries. Ex-NFL players are suffering from dementia and dying of brain disease. Dementia is one of the most costly diseases to American society, and the NFL is trying to pass these costs on to the U.S. taxpayers by supporting legislation such as AB-1309. http://thedailynewsonline.com/lifestyles/article_66fce1d4-a151-11e2-84d4-001a4bcf887a.html
Former pro-football players are getting closer to going to court against the NFL, after almost a year and a half after the lawsuit was filed. Even so, it could be months before a federal judge will decide whether the ex-NFL players’ lawsuit over concussion-related brain injuries can move forward. In the meantime, thousands of players …
I am Mel Owens. I was a first round draft pick for the L.A. Rams back in 1981 and I played for them for 10 years. As a former NFL football player I know what it’s like to sustain injuries, keep playing, and not think about the effects those injuries might have on me later. …
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