Over the past year or so, we’ve been covering the personal injury lawsuits that have been filed against the National Football League by former players who now suffer from brain injuries. Thousands of retired players have sued the league, alleging that NFL officials knew how dangerous concussions are, but failed to warn or protect the […]
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Nfl To Request Dismissal Of Player Filed Concussion Lawsuits
Some legal experts are comparing concussion-related lawsuits from current and former National Football League players to the ones smokers made against tobacco companies 15 years ago. Legal experts say the players are using a similar argument that smokers made: An organization knew about the dangers of the product/sport, but hid the information from those at risk. […]
Former Nfl Player With Brain Injury Takes His Own Life
A former NFL player who was part of the Philadelphia-based lawsuit against the NFL died of a self-inflicted bullet wound last week. According to his wife, Ray Easterling suffered from brain disorders including depression, insomnia and dementia as a result of the hard hits he endured while playing for the Atlanta Falcons during the 1970s. […]
Update On Nfl Head Injury Lawsuit
As we have discussed in the past, head injuries are a significant health problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, and a legal case against the NFL is highlighting that concern. A former NFL Washington Redskins quarterback has become the primary litigant the personal injury case against the NFL. The mass-tort lawsuit has been filed […]
Recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month
March has been designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month, so we will once again visit the topic. The truth is, anyone could suffer a traumatic brain injury — as the result of a car accident, fall, workplace accident or sports collision — so it’s important to raise awareness. No matter what the cause of the accident may […]
Doctors Testing Progesterone As Treatment For Brain Injuries
Progesterone. It’s the hormone most frequently associated with ovulation and menstruation in women. But could progesterone also have another important function as well? Scientists are now testing the hypothesis that the chemical could actually help treat traumatic brain injuries in both men and women. The study was launched after doctors discovered that progesterone may have […]
Ex Nfl Players Blame League For Brain Injuries In Lawsuit
If you have ever been to a Philadelphia Eagles game, you know how hard some of the hits are out there on the field. Not surprisingly, many players end up hurt. But some players are alleging that brain injuries, in particular, leave lasting and severe consequences that they were never warned about. A suit filed against […]
Study Best To Wait Before Performing X Rays On Kids Brains
Doctors use x-rays or CT scans to look inside of the body to determine if something is not right. For example, if someone has suffered a head injury, a CT scan is often used to determine how serious the injury is and if the person will need treatment. But while CT scans, short for computed […]
Deceased Former Nfl Star Had Brain Damage Doctors Find
As we have reported in previous posts, brain injuries, including major concussions, are very dangerous and can lead to permanent damage. Brain injuries in the United States most commonly result from accidents, sports injuries and assaults, and should be treated by a doctor immediately. Today, national news sources revealed that the one-time NFL star for […]