$1 Billion NFL Concussion Settlement Approved For Payout

Feeney Law Firm is no longer accepting new NFL claims
The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear further appeals of the NFL Concussion Settlement. This means that former NFL players diagnosed with certain brain injuries could begin receiving benefits within months! The time to register is now! Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity to receive compensation from the NFL! Our NFL Concussion Settlement attorneys are ready to help. The concussion settlement could potentially be worth over $1 billion so do not delay. Call us today and let us expedite your claim.

NFL Concussion Settlement Information

nfl concussion lawsuit settlementThe U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from a small group of former NFL players who opposed the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. This means that the settlement agreement can become effective immediately. The settlement covers more than 20,000 former players and could be worth well over $1 billion when all is said and done. The agreement would provide payments of up to $5 million to players who have one of a handful of neurological disorders. Medical monitoring for all players to determine if they qualify for payment is also included in the agreement as well as money for education about concussions. Retired players who could be awarded the most money include those who have been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia.

Next Steps for the NFL Settlement

All retired NFL players may be eligible for compensation. In addition, family members of deceased former players may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation on behalf of their loved one.

  • To receive any Settlement benefits, former players must register on or before 180 days from the effective date, which is the date when all appeals are resolved in favor of the settlement.
  • Hiring an attorney to help with your NFL settlement claim could mean the difference between receiving the compensation you deserve and potentially having your claim denied.
  • The NFL settlement claims process will involve very detailed paperwork with specific deadlines and document requests. We can help you gather all of the necessary information and make sure your paperwork is filed correctly and on time. Missing deadlines or incomplete paperwork may result in a denial or a long delay of compensation.
  • We can also help you maximize your number of NFL-eligible seasons as well as ensure that you see a physician who is qualified to make an appropriate diagnosis.
  • If a player, or family member of a deceased player, is initially denied by the NFL claims administrator, he/she has only 60 days from the date of the adverse notice to submit a challenge to the claims administrator. Our attorneys are qualified to help with erroneous denials and ensure your claim is properly processed for payment.

It costs you nothing for us to review and file a claim on your behalf. We only get paid if you receive a settlement. Don’t wait or you could miss your opportunity to receive compensation from the NFL! Contact us today.

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NFL Concussion News and Updates

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    Now a second group of former NFL players have petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to reject the $1 billion settlement agreement reached between former players and the NFL. The most recent group of players to petition the Supreme Court argue that the agreement treats current brain injuries ...

  • NFL to Launch $100 Million Concussion Initiative

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  • Potential for One More Appeal in NFL Concussion Case

    In the latest NFL concussion news, lawyers representing the estate of former Denver Bronco running back Cookie Gilchrist have petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the appeal of the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. This is the last chance to appeal for those who oppose the current settlement agreement. Gilchrist’s lawyers ...

  • Appellate Court Refuses to Hear Further Arguments

    Since the Third Circuit Court of Appeals refused to hear further arguments for altering the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement, the only avenue left for players to challenge the agreement is the Supreme Court. While it is unlikely that the country’s highest court will agree to hear the case, former players ...

  • Court Denies Hearing Further Arguments on Approved NFL Settlement

    The Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by some former players to rehear arguments against the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. A group of former players objected to the Settlement Agreement’s treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, and asked a larger panel of judges to consider hearing further arguments. ...

Long-term Effects of Repeated NFL Concussions

Researchers with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University have currently identified the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the brains of 96 percent of the deceased former NFL players they’ve examined. The researchers believe that CTE stems from repeated head trauma and can lead to memory loss, depression, and dementia. Even more alarming is that 40% of the brains that tested positive for CTE were from offensive and defensive linemen. The researchers felt this fact supported earlier research suggesting that it is the repetitive minor head traumas that NFL players suffer on every play which pose the most risk to players and not the violent collisions which lead to concussions.

Dr. Ann McKee, the director and chief of neuropathology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, said these research figures are “remarkably consistent” with past research done by the group which suggested a link between football and long-term brain disease.

While CTE can only be officially diagnosed posthumously, potential symptoms could include a gradual deterioration in mental capabilities. There is the potential for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease to appear as well as dementia. Other severe neurological disorders associated with repeated blows to the head include ALS and Alzheimer’s disease.

Are You Eligible for an NFL Concussion Lawsuit?

The Feeney Law Firm is committed to seeking justice for those affected by NFL Concussions. Fighting to keep people safe from corporate greed and self-interest is our passion. We are here to help make that process as simple as possible for you and your family. Call us now at 1-800-341-1577 a FREE consultation. Don’t wait; your time to file a NFL Concussion claim may be limited.

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