When you think of horse racing, what comes to mind? To many, it is the Kentucky Derby, the Churchill Downs, mint juleps, and wide brimmed hats. However, witnessing a thousand-pound horse collapse and be put down mid-race can quickly dampen the usual race-day festivities. This past spring, the Churchill Downs saw 12 horse deaths within... Continue Reading →
Ten players filed an 89-page complaint in Maryland federal court on Thursday, stating that they were denied fair evaluation for disability plan claims. They allege that former injured players who applied for the Player Disability & Survivor Benefit Plan and NFL Player Disability & Neurocognitive Benefit Plan were arbitrarily denied funds, and those who did... Continue Reading →
Football is a contact sport, and at all levels there is an inherent risk of injury. At the professional level, although the players take care of their bodies, the speed of the game and force of contact are significant. In the tackle zone, anything can happen. When a player gets injured as a product of... Continue Reading →