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Should Players Without Symptoms Register For The NFL Concussion Settlement?

So you're a former NFL player and you don't have any of the symptoms that other players have been complaining of having. Or your symptoms are mild and you only have one or two. Should you even bother with registering for the NFL Concussion Settlement? ABSOLUTELY. The challenge of damage cause by head trauma is that it can take 8-10 years for the symptoms to manifest. And symptoms tend to get worse as time goes on. Just because you don't show any symptoms now doesn't mean they

Should Players Without Symptoms Register For The NFL Concussion Settlement?

NFL Concussion Settlement covers former players in multiple leagues

There's good news for football players in a variety of professional leagues. The recently announced NFL Concussion Settlement covers a number of world leagues. The settlement is focused on compensation for head trauma and the resulting brain damage it causes. Retired players of the AFL American Football League, as well as retired players of the World League of American Football and NFL Europe League are eligible to register to participate. The agreed upon settlement provides

NFL Concussion Settlement covers former players in multiple leagues

The Health Effects of NFL Football Concussions on Players

At it's core, the NFL Concussion Settlement is based on the injuries which concussion and repeated head trauma can cause. Players may exhibit some or all of the symptoms related to concussions and repeated head trauma. Understanding these symptoms can help alert individuals and their families to potential damage and push them to seek ongoing medical help. Symptoms commonly associated with head taruma include: - Constant Headaches - Memory Loss - Dizziness - Disorientation - S

The Health Effects of NFL Football Concussions on Players

Registration DOES NOT GUARANTEE Compensation in NFL Concussion Settlement

Former and retired NFL players mistakenly believe that registration entitles them to compensation from the NFL Concussion Settlement action.

Registration DOES NOT GUARANTEE Compensation in NFL Concussion Settlement

Former and retired NFL players mistakenly believe that registration entitles them to compensation from the NFL Concussion Settlement action.

NFL $1B Concussion Settlement Begins

During the first three days of registration, over 3,000 NFL retirees signed up as a part of the $1 billion concussion settlement. U.S. District Judge Anita Brody, a Federal judge overseeing the case, spoke from the National Constitution Center and addressed players watching a live streaming broadcast. She urged the up to 20,000 former NFL players to register their claim before the August 7, 2017 deadline. Approved by Judge Brody in 2015, the payout addresses lawsuits purport

NFL $1B Concussion Settlement Begins