A Brain Injury Lawyer Case? – Former Football Player Files Concussion Lawsuit

Sounds like this may be a valid brain injury lawyer case? Edelson PC filed a lawsuit against University of Richmond this week on behalf of a former student. The former student, Frederick Pettus, has been suffering from long term complications of concussions. He sustained during his time playing football at the University. The lawsuit is asking for compensation from the University of Richmond and the NCAA. The lawsuit claims the “reckless disregard for the health and safety of generations of student athletes.” One would assume that Edelson PC is being advised by an experienced brain injury lawyer. More than a dozen former football players, including Pettus, have filed suit against 18 universities and the NCAA. All former players claim complications from concussions.

During his time as defensive tackle, Pettus sustained at least five severe concussions. Eventually, his injuries caused him to end his career. He played football at University of Richmond from 1987 to 1991. Some of Pettus’ symptoms include sleeping disorders, numbness, depression, memory loss, dizziness, and tingling. The Edelson law firm hears from former football players on a daily basis who are experiencing similar brain injury related symptoms.

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The lawsuit claims that University of Richmond and NCAA knew for decades about the long term complications of concussions caused by college football. Even knowing the danger of severe head injuries, they kept them hidden. There is good reason to believe they hid the dangers because of the money that college football generates. The suit claims that there was research, as well as awareness, to support these allegations.

The class action lawsuit also points to the NCAA constitution. The constitution states that college athletics should be played in a way that protects the physical well-being of student athletes. The lawsuit is alleging that the athletes’ well-being was not considered above the profits of football.

Head injuries are very serious and devastating injuries. Such severe injuries can be long term and life altering. Experienced Virginia brain injury lawyer, Attorney Lawrence K. Land has been handling head injury cases and all kinds of injuries for over 35 years.

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If you, or a loved one, has been injured with a brain injury, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Sustain a major head injury? You should seek the advice of our professional brain injury lawyer. When you call our injury law office, you will speak directly with Attorney Lawrence K.  Land . He will give you a free no-obligation consultation and evaluation. He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Attorney Land does not get paid until he gets money for you. We travel to you, wherever you are in Virginia. Call us now. Don’t wait!

In Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, call our injury law office headquarters at 757-625-1911. If you are located on the Eastern Shore, call us at 757-787-2222. From all other areas in Virginia, call us toll-free at 1-800-800-1911. If you have questions about your injury claim, we have the legal answers you need. Call Attorney Land to get the maximum compensation your deserve. Contact us now for a free legal consultation, 24/7!