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Concussion
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DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety Blog
College sports organization prevails in an early, difficult case on head injuries
Armchair quarterbacks of the legal kind have raced onto the field, arguing that a Los Angeles jury verdict will help shield the National Collegiate Athletic Association from a potential avalanche…
Legal Profession Blog
The NCAA And The Apex Doctrine
Plaintiffs suing the NCAA are seeking the depositions of three "high ranking executives." The Indiana Supreme Court remanded the issue with guidance.three lawsuits have been brought on behalf of former college…
Health Law Prof Blog
Race-Norming and Statistical Discrimination: Beyond the NFL
Sonja B. Starr (University of Chicago), Race-Norming and Statistical Discrimination: Beyond the NFL, SSRN (2022):This Article uses the recent NFL “race-norming” scandal—in which Black players with concussion claims were scored…
Expert Institute Insights
Two Former Student-Athletes File Class Action Lawsuit Against NCAA
The athletes allege that the NCAA did not adequately protect student-athletes from concussions, including the long-term effects of concussion injuries. As a result, they are living with the effects of…
Litigation Finance Journal
Legal Funder Under Fire for Cash Advances in NFL Concussion Case
By John Freund
Craig Mitnick, a New Jersey lawyer who represented hundreds of NFL players in a concussion settlement, has asked a federal judge to vacate the award to a litigation funder. Balanced…
Sports Shorts
Concussion in football
On Sunday evening, a clash of heads between David Luiz and Raul Jimenez in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers gave public attention (again) to the issue…
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Concussion Injury Claim Halifax
What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a subcategory of a traumatic brain injury, also known as a TBI. These injuries can range from mild to severe in nature. While…
Justice Pays
Concussion Injuries From An Auto Accident
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are usually caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking that causes the brain to hit the side of the skull. These…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly Announces Retirement
January 28, 2020 | Personal Injury The 28-year old from Boston College was the Rookie of the Year in 2012 and the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. In…
DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety Blog
How does science advance on brain injuries? One star’s grim diagnosis at a time.
[embedded content] Clinicians drew in a postmortem conference a full portrait of patient K-0623, based on a detailed questionnaire and research they had conducted into his life. They learned all…