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Torts/Personal Injury

Apr. 23, 2024

Timing is everything in resolving mild traumatic brain injury cases

Lawyers need to be aware of the uncertain and variable recovery times of concussion-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), and avoid early settlements that may not account for the long-term effects and impairments of mTBI.

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A recent Washington Post investigation revealed disturbing failures in the administration of the 2015 NFL concussion settlement despite the fact that the NFL has, to date, paid out over a billion dollars for concussion-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The reported revelations provide useful insight into settling future mTBI claims.

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