Australia's AFL is set to follow in the footsteps of the NFL, facing a major class action over concussion, with a Melbourne law firm saying it has spoken to 'numerous' former men's and women's players suffering from the effects of brain injuries.
AFL concussion class action planned, with Melbourne law firm set to launch case for compensation in Victorian Supreme CourtConcussion is a leading health concern in today's AFL men's and women's competitions.abc.net.au/news/afl-to-face-class-action-over-concussion/102026166The AFL is set to face a class action from former players suffering from the effects of concussion, with a Melbourne law firm signalling it is preparing to go to the Victorian Supreme Court seeking compensation.
Margalit Injury Lawyers released a statement on Monday morning confirming their intent to take the action, after speaking to "numerous" injured male and female players.she believed severely injured former AFL players could be awarded compensation of more than $2 million each for their pain and suffering and economic loss.
Danny Frawley who were diagnosed post-mortem with chronic traumatic encephalopathy , which has been linked to repeated blows to the head. Ms Margalit said none of the injured players her firm had spoken to had received any form of compensation for the injuries they sustained while playing Aussie Rules.
"The former players have told us heartbreaking stories of the impact that concussion sustained playing in the AFL has had on their personal lives, their families and their career after their footy ended,'' Ms Margalit said.
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