Category Archives: Personal Injury
24-Year-Old NFL Player Retires fearing Concussion Consequences
Yesterday, it was announced that Chris Borland, a 24-year-old rookie who recently signed a four season, $3 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, will retire from the NFL. Why would a young athlete with brilliant prospects retire before his career truly begins? According to Borland, the risk of permanent … read more
Football Widow files Head Injury Lawsuit against NFL
Roughly 5,000 current and former professional football players have sued the NFL based on claims that they were not properly warned about the consequences of repeated head injuries. Now, the widow of a former San Diego Chargers player is suing the organization, claiming that her husband’s suicide was a result … read more
NCAA Settlement Sets New Guidelines for Head Injuries
The NCAA reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by former college athletes that will change the way the association handles concussions. The agreement, which will change the way the NCAA cares for injured players, is part of the association’s attempt to address concerns over players’ health … read more
Judge Agrees to Preliminary Settlement in NFL Concussion Lawsuit
A federal judge, yesterday, agreed to a preliminary settlement with no cap in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of thousands of NFL players who allege they suffered serious brain injuries during their careers with the NFL. Judge Anita Brody declined to approve the initial proposed settlement, which had … read more
Texas Fertilizer Facility Explosion Injures 160; at Least 5 Feared Dead
A massive explosion at a fertility facility in central Texas Wednesday night has left more than 160 people injured and has caused between five and 15 deaths, according to officials. Officials are still assessing the damage that ripped through West, Texas, located about 20 miles north of Waco.[1] The explosion … read more
4 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in Small Plane Crash
Four people were killed and one was injured in a small plane crash in Kansas May 11. According to The National Transportation Safety Board, the twin-engine Cessna 401 crashed at approximately 4:30 p.m. just northwest of Chanute, Kansas. The plane reportedly caught fire after the crash. The four people that … read more
Football Players and War Vets Suffer Similar Brain Injuries
Boston researchers reported Wednesday that there are marked similarities between brain injuries suffered by some football players and brain injuries suffered by war veterans. Both groups showed some of the earliest signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain illness associated with a number of concussions. The disease has … read more
FDA Warns of Unapproved Treatment for MS
The U.S. Food Drug Administration on May 5 issued a warning about potential dangers of an experimental treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). The treatment, called "liberation therapy" or the "liberation procedure," has been associated with injuries and death. CCSVI is a narrowing of veins … read more
Lawsuits Growing for Football Brain Injuries
Football head injuries are becoming an expanding focus for lawsuits, both at the professional and high school levels. Reuters referred to the New York Times in saying that the amount of litigation is "only going to increase." The news service reported on Thursday, May 3, that 114 former NFL players … read more
Navy Fighter Jet Crashes into Virginia Beach Complex
A Navy fighter jet crashed into a Virginia Beach apartment complex just after noon today. Seven people have been reported injured; there have been no fatalities reported. According to reports, four civilians, two crew members and a police officer are being treated for injuries. So far, search crews reported to … read more
