You worked hard as an NFL player and believed the institution would protect you. Now, after a concussion and years of side effects, the NFL wants to leave you out to dry. What are you supposed to do? When in doubt, you can call an experienced New York personal injury lawyer for support.
The NFL concussion lawsuit lawyers with J.R. Wyatt Law have helped over 400 plaintiffs fight for the financial aid they deserve. We consistently help retired NFL players go up against the NFL and win. If you’re ready to get the compensation you deserve, contact our team. We can break down your right to a concussion case today.
All About the 2015 NFL Concussion Settlement
In 2015, injured players brought a class action lawsuit against the NFL, attesting that the NFL owed them damages as a result of the injuries those players suffered while employed. While the NFL never admitted fault for the conditions that stemmed from these players’ head injuries, the institution did agree to fund medical treatments for retired players who met certain qualifications.
Those qualifications require retired players to pass tests proving that they’ve developed dementia or other conditions related to concussions incurred on the field of play. These conditions include chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
As of 2024, the 2015 NFL Concussion Settlement has seen the institution pay players $1.2 billion in support. However, getting that funding isn’t as simple as it seems. Players still have to fight to make the NFL recognize the severity of their losses – which is where J.R. Wyatt Law’s NFL concussion lawsuit lawyers come in.
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Our History Acting on Behalf of Concussion Victims
J.R. Wyatt Law represents NFL players of all ages. We understand that concussion-based conditions like early onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy can impact anyone who’s suffered the adverse effects of on-the-field brain damage.
If you were injured prior to 2015, our attorneys can investigate your losses and build a case in your name. We have a proven record of helping over 400 plaintiffs secure the compensation they need to pay their bills and supplement their non-economic losses.
That ample experience allows us to streamline your fight for support. We can get you tested to the NFL’s standards within months, and we don’t let bias stand between you and your right to recover.
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Our NFL Concussion Lawsuit Lawyers Don’t Let the Institution’s Wording Bar You From Recovering
The NFL may have agreed to fund players’ recoveries, but the institution doesn’t make the fight easy. Players contending with Parkinson’s, ALS, and Alzheimer’s must meet textbook definitions of these conditions to recover under the settlement.
Players suffering from generalized dementia have a more difficult time making their cases. The NFL expanded on the definition of dementia used by medical professionals. While the NFL insists that its definition is no stricter than that used in a medical setting, The Post found that doctors may have misdiagnosed other dementia patients had they used the NFL’s definition.
J.R. Wyatt Law recognizes that the NFL may try to use complicated language to bar retired players from their right to recover damages. We don’t let that kind of manipulation stop you, though. We are here to challenge the NFL’s bad-faith attempts to deny you support, and we don’t back down from a challenge.
We Challenge the Racism Inherent in Concussion Testing
There’s more than legal maneuvering preventing some players from recovering under the 2015 NFL Concussion Settlement. Years of work with medical professionals has revealed racial bias, or “race-norming,” brought against players seeking out traumatic brain injury testing. That bias has prevented many players from getting the support they need to recover.
Fortunately, our NFL concussion lawsuit lawyers do not stand for the mistreatment of their clients. We’ve tackled several large-scale cases by challenging doctors’ racial biases and the racism inherent in concussion testing. Our efforts have helped hundreds of players overcome the racial hurdles that might otherwise have denied them financial support.
If you find yourself struggling to get medical professionals to take you seriously as a result of racialized testing policies, contact our team. We can fight back and make your voice heard.
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We Prioritize Players’ Rights to Comprehensive Concussion Compensation
We believe that you deserve comprehensive financial support from the NFL. That’s why we base our estimate of your case’s value on the economic and non-economic expenses you’ve had to deal with as a result of your traumatic brain injury.
Our team makes our settlement calculations as transparent as possible so you feel like we’re accurately representing the reality of your case. You can count on our team to help you maximize your final settlement by accounting for losses like the following:
- Health assessments and related diagnoses
- Immediate treatment for brain damage
- Long-term aid
- Temporary or permanent disability aid
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Lost wages or opportunities to work
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Expect NFL Concussion Lawsuit Lawyers to Work For You
Concussions can prove devastating if left untreated. It’s time for the NFL to acknowledge the impact it’s had on your long-term health. You can contact an NFL concussion lawsuit lawyer with J.R. Wyatt Law today to discuss how you might benefit under the 2015 NFL Concussion Settlement.
We are one of only three law firms to successfully secure compensation for our concussion-inflicted clients. If you’re ready to work with the best, contact our team today. Your first case consultation comes free of charge.
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