Claims in NFL concussion settlement hit $500 million in less than 2 years

Philadelphia - As of Monday, according to the National Football League concussion solution, more than $ 500 million of claims have been approved, and allies will reach their quantity nearly ten years earlier than planned Estimated.

Request for Settlement The administrator issued the latest report on the Shocking Settlement Information website, arguing that $ 502,465,098 was approved for a settlement within two years. The initial actuarial estimate of the National Football League is estimated to pay over $ 400 million over the past 10 years.

These retired players' lawyers adjusted the estimate of the total expected to be paid earlier this month and said that the settlement could potentially reach $ 1.4 billion - nearly $ 500 million closer than originally expected by NFL There are many.

Christopher Seger, vice president, says: "We encourage all qualified former players to register for baseline assessment soon, if you have qualified conditions, you will receive a payment of over 60 years. For former NFL players" By approving a $ 500 million charge within two years, it proved that this solution is working on former NFL players and their families. "

According to the latest information submitted on Monday, about 2,000 claims were made within 2 years. Some of the approximately 20,500 retired players who signed the contract are qualifying qualified and are more than expected and exceed all previous expectations

As of Monday, complaint administrators stated that 7,343 medical reservations were made to evaluate the baseline of the nervous system with more than 6,000 participants

The Settlement Agreement came into force in January 2017 and solved thousands of cases claiming that the NFL repeatedly hid his understanding of the risk of concussion.

Lou Gehrig disease, dementia, and other neurological problems, these problems are compensated for up to $ 5 million due to concussion received during the career It is considered.

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Request for Settlement The administrator issued the latest report on the Shocking Settlement Information website, arguing that $ 502,465,098 was approved for a settlement within two years. The original National Football League's initial actuarial estimate is estimated to have paid over $ 400 million over the past 10 years. Christopher Seger, vice president, says: "We encourage all qualified former players to register for baseline assessment soon, if you have qualified conditions, you will receive a payment of over 60 years. For former NFL players" By approving a $ 500 million charge within two years, it proved that this solution is working on former NFL players and their families. "

The truth is that the National Football League (NFL) filed a lawsuit due to an injury caused by concussion and paid over $ 520 million to the player. The Settlement Agreement came into force in January 2017 and solved thousands of cases claiming that the NFL concealed the understanding of the risk of repetitive concussion. In July, the complaint administrator said 7, 433 medical appointments were made to evaluate the baseline of the nervous system. The report shows that increasing numbers of retired NFL players after concussion such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression and chronic traumatic encephalopathy suffer from memory and cognitive problems