NFL subject of another suit over concussion policies – NFL News
A new suit filed by former National Football League (NFL) players has raised the issue of common pregame use of painkillers in the league and indifference of NFL office to protect players from concussions.
The suit filed in federal court in New Jersey has challenged NFL office's concussion policies. The players claimed in the suit that an anti- inflammatory drug used as pregame painkillers actually could put some players with a head
injury at increased risks.
Former professional players who have filed the suit include Pro Bowl receiver Joe Horn. They have criticized the NFL for not doing enough to protect players from concussions.
The latest suit is one of about half-dozen suits filed against NFL over past few months. Almost all of the plaintiffs claimed that NFL did not give priority to players’ safety from concussions.
"The difference with this case is what we've learned from our players is that they used to administer a drug called Toradol, which is basically a painkiller even when players didn't have symptoms," attorney Christopher Seeger said.
"Our experts say that's the worst thing you can do for a brain injury or a concussion."
He however did not confirm that how much money the plaintiffs are seeking in compensation. Horn played for Chicago Chiefs, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons in NFL career from 1996 to 2007.
Seeger added that they were looking for better medical compensation and benefits. He further confirmed that they had contacted NFL office about the issue about some time back but their discussion over the issue could not reach
to a settlement with the league office.
"The NFL has long made player safety a priority and continues to do so. Any allegation that the NFL intentionally sought to mislead players has no merit,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello wrote to the American news agency Association
Press (AP) in an email.
The NFL has recently boosted its measures to observe concussion injuries in each match. The league office as a result of an agreement with NFL Players Association (NFLPA) places an observer in Press Box during each game to observe
injuries and alert medical staff in case of a concussion to any player.
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