NFL concussion award News

NFL Awards More Than $35M to Brain Injury Studies

The NFL is awarding more than $35 million in funding to five organizations conducting research into diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries. Through its Scientific Advisory Board established as part of its “Play Smart. Play Safe” initiative, the NFL is …

Predators Target NFL Concussion Victims Awaiting Settlement Money

Lawyers for former NFL players now eligible for payments under the league’s $1 billion concussion settlement said Tuesday they’ve found evidence that unscrupulous third-party providers are trying to take advantage of players with significant brain damage. Christopher Seeger, a lawyer …

Brain Injury Researcher Faults NFL Concussion Deal

A researcher studying the brains of former athletes with traumatic brain injuries opposes the plan to settle NFL concussion claims. Dr. Robert Stern of Boston University says many of the 76 deceased players with the brain decay known as CTE …

Brain Injury Group Says NFL Concussion Award Plan Flawed

A national brain injury group has condemned the proposed payout scheme for NFL concussion claims as “deeply flawed,” saying it excludes many former players suffering from mood swings, depression, aggression and other related problems. The Brain Injury Association of America …