NFL Concussion Lawyers Discuss the Settlement’s August 2017 Deadline

On February 8, 2017, the enrollment period began for former National Football League (NFL) players seeking compensation under the league's concussion settlement. During the first three days, more than 3,000 retired players signed up to seek payouts using a sliding scale that considers variables like age and years played. Judge Speaks Publicly Federal District Court Judge Anita Brody spoke at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, encouraging NFL retirees to sign up before the August 7th deadline. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the unusually public presentation by a federal judge is motivated by a desire to successfully get the message out to former players...