Former NFL QB Kevin Kolb Battles Concussions During Retirement
‘Like someone shooting a shotgun next to my ear, every second of every day’—that’s how the former NFL quarterback describes the effects of the concussions he suffered during his six seasons in the league. How do you face a challenge like that and move on?
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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