Tim Epstein will be one of several speakers to present the webinar, “NFL Concussion Litigation – The Science of Sport,” on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Tim will discuss the legal issues surrounding the NFL’s current battle against former players who claim the league failed to provide information linking football-related head injuries to long-term health issues related to concussions. Topics covered during this session will include:
- The Latest Scientific Research on Concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
- Concussion studies: a history of what is known about football and the dangers of head injuries.
- What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
- Overview of past and recent research findings.
- Will CTE become a marker for a signature disease associated with sports-related concussions?
- Update on upcoming studies.
- Overview of the player suits against the NFL and equipment manufacturers: current allegations and defenses.
- The history and timeline of NFL-sponsored studies and concussion rules instituted by the league.
- How does the science fit into the current litigation strategies?
- The legal and economic impact of concussion litigation for players, sports leagues and uniform equipment manufacturers
- Reading the right coverage: Will concussion litigation become a headache for the insurance industry? Duty to defend, trigger, occurrences and other coverage issues.