SPORTS INJURY LAW PRACTICE

NFL Concussion Settlement

The Cuthbert Firm, LLC represents hundreds of former professional football players in the NFL Concussion Settlement across the country. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries, including brain injuries, post-concussion syndrome, memory loss, cognitive impairment, dementia, CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease you may be entitled to compensation.

NCAA Concussion Injuries

The Cuthbert Firm, LLC represents former amateur football players in concussion litigations across the country. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries, including brain injuries, post-concussion syndrome, persistent and unmitigated headaches, memory loss, personality disorder, depression, dementia, CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease), or even death due to the NCAA negligence in handling concussions then you may be entitled to compensation.

NFLPA Professional Athletes Disability

As covered by the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan you may be entitled to receive Line of Duty, Neurocognitive disability, or Total & Permanent Disability benefits. Compensation is awarded for Permanent Disabilities caused by work related injuries, either specific injuries and/or cumulative injuries. The examining doctors determine the level of permanent disability. The benefits will vary depending on the level of permanent disability and the date of injury. The amount of monetary recovery will also vary due to date of injury and level of disability. If you are totally and permanently disabled, not only can we assist you with that claim, but we can also help you with your social security disability claim.

NFLPA Neurocognitive Disability Benefits ("NCD")

You may be eligible if:
You are a Vested Inactive Player
You are not receiving your pension benefit from the Retirement Plan
You have an acquired mild or moderate neurocognitive impairment
Mild impairment minimum benefit of $3,500 per month
Moderate impairment minimum benefit of $5,500 per month
Payable for a period of no longer than 15 years or until age 65

NFLPA Line-Of-Duty Disability Benefits ("LOD")

You may be eligible if:
You are not an Active Player
You are not receiving your pension benefit from the Retirement Plan.
You sustained a substantial disablement as a result of League football activities
Minimum benefit of $3,500 per month
Payable for a period of no longer than 90 months

NFLPA Total and Permanent Disability Benefits ("T&P")

You may be eligible if:
You are a Vested Inactive Player
You are not receiving your pension benefit from the Retirement Plan
You are unable to engage in any occupation for remuneration or profit or have been approved for SSA disability benefits
Active Football - minimum benefit of $22,084 per month
Active Non-Football - minimum benefit of $13,750 per month
Inactive A - minimum benefit of $11,250 per month
Inactive B - minimum benefit of $5,000 per month
Payable for life or until cessation of the disablement