NFL Concussion Settlement Leaves Fans at a Moral Crossroads
The NFL concussions settlement has put fans who watch pro football on a moral hot seat. Former players have taken the settlement money, leaving the fans three ways to rationalize their addictive zeal for these weekly spectacles:
■ You love the product and don’t really care about its costs.
■ You are troubled by football but will continue to watch.
■ You will walk away.
Mel Owens, Attorney at Law, is a true Personal Injury Law expert. A former NFL Player, he is well known for his work 'with Worker's Compensation law throughout California. You can find him on Google+, Linked In and Twitter.
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