NFL Concussion Settlements and CTE Lawsuits

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain. CTE is believed to be caused by repetitive trauma to the head. It can lead to memory loss, depression, and dementia. If your loved one was diagnosed with CTE, call us today! Our firm has been involved with the concussion litigation from the beginning, fighting for the rights of our clients.

CTE Diagnosis in NFL Players

A recent examination of the brains of 91 deceased former NFL players found that 87 (96%) of them tested positive for CTE. According to the study, forty percent of the brains that tested positive were from offensive and defensive linemen. Since these linemen come into contact with each other on every play of every game, these results support some researchers’ theory that it is the repeat minor head traumas that occur during the course of the game which pose the greatest risk for a player developing CTE. This is in stark contrast to the thought that CTE can only come from violent collisions which lead to concussions.

The chief of neuropathology at the VA Boston Healthcare System stated that CTE is a very real disease and it has been identified in hundreds of football players. This is not just a symptom of these players growing old; it is a disease in their brain.

CTE Diagnosis and the NFL Settlement

The NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement is over one hundred and fifty pages long and describes the litigation, which players are part of the settlement class, what the settlement consists of, and what the rights of the players are. Having an attorney who understands not only the settlement, but the process of applying for the benefits of the settlement could be the difference between getting the help you need and getting nothing.

Our attorneys have been involved in this litigation since the beginning and know the X’s and O’s of the settlement process. We’ll fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
Frontline has done an excellent job documenting the NFL concussion problem. In its series “League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis”, reporters spoke to former players, families of former players, activists, and the doctors who are doing the research into CTE and its effect on former NFL players. The videos of these interviews and their transcripts can be found here.

Frontline reveals the hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries
Frontline has also produced a two-hour documentary which details how the NFL head trauma issue was first brought to light by Dr. Bennet Omalu during his autopsy of former NFL player Mike Webster. Webster’s family goes on to give heartbreaking details about how his life deteriorated after football until his untimely death at the age of 50. All the while, the NFL continued to grow popularity and billions of dollars in revenues continued to roll in. The documentary can be seen here.

New: 87 Deceased NFL Players Test Positive for Brain Disease
Frontline recently reported that in a study of 91 brains of former NFL players, 87 (96%) of them tested positive for CTE. The results were alarming because it reinforced earlier studies which suggested that it might not be the occasional violent collisions that cause concussions, but the repeat minor head traumas which occur on every play that pose the greatest risk to players.

Eligible for an NFL CTE Lawsuit?

Kyros Law Group is dedicated to those who have been affected by Head Injuries from playing in the NFL. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries, then call us immediately at 1-800-848-8545. You will get a FREE & IMMEDIATE consult regarding your potential NFL Head Injury claim. You may be entitled to compensation, but do not delay. Your time to file a claim may be limited.