NCAA© Head Injury Lawsuits

In NCAA© head injury lawsuits, the experienced attorneys from the Flood Law Group, L.L.P. can help injured players get the medical attention and monitoring they need to stay as healthy as they can after suffering a concussion or other head trauma playing college sports. Our NCAA© head injury lawyers claim that the organization has failed to take adequate steps to ensure player safety and to provide necessary short-term and long-term care for players who have suffered concussions. If you are a current or former NCAA© athlete and are suffering the ill-effects from concussion suffered on the field, you could be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and additional potential damages. To learn more about NCAA© head injury lawsuits, please contact the attorneys at Flood Law Group, L.L.P.

Head Injuries in the NCAA©

Unlike players in the NFL, who are paid handsomely and who some may argue have accepted the risk of a concussion or head trauma as a potential occupational hazard, players in the NCAA© are not compensated. However, the NCAA© and participating schools take in millions of dollars every year from ticket sales and endorsement deals. While the NFL© has recently taken steps to establish a fund for medical examinations, research, player monitoring, and compensation for players suffering from the effects of a concussion, the NCAA© has not followed suit. Essentially, this means that unpaid student athletes are currently at greater risk than their professional counterparts.

According to plaintiffs in a recent NCAA© head injury lawsuit, the organization failed in its duty to protect student athletes, and though earning considerable profits from these players' efforts, has not established proper guidelines for dealing with concussions. NCAA© players are young adults whose brains may still be developing, yet the NCAA© currently has no official policy or guidelines for the treatment of head injuries or for the monitoring or suspension of an athlete who has suffered a head trauma or concussion.

As stated in a recent ESPN article, nearly one-half of college trainers who participated in a survey by concussion expert Robert Cantu in 2010 stated that they have put athletes back into the game when they are showing signs of concussions. This greatly increases the risk of subsequent concussions, as well as a condition known as secondary impact syndrome, which can cause blood loss to the brain leading to potential neuropsychological issues, learning difficulties, and even an increased risk of future strokes.

Consequences of an NCAA© Head Injury

A head injury suffered while participating in NCAA© sports can have long-term consequences that may last a lifetime, including:

• Depression
• Progressive dementia
• Memory loss
• Headaches
• Concentration problems
• Neurological problems
• Changes in personality
• Dizziness
• Speech impediments
• Aggression
• Impaired judgment

Contact a NCAA© Head Injury Lawyer

If you or your loved one is a current or former athlete with the NCAA© who has suffered a concussion, you could be owed substantial monetary compensation for medical bills and other damages. For a free NCAA© head injury lawsuit consultation, please contact Flood Law Group, L.L.P.