A Victoria-based law firm has launched a landmark class action against the AFL, seeking compensation for the serious damage concussion has caused former players. 7NEWS
The long-term injuries sustained by players included chronic traumatic encephalopathy, traumatic brain injury and dementia, Ms Margalit said.
The AFL also failed to adequately conduct risk assessments for head strikes and concussions, and to educate players about the risks of long-term injury arising from concussion - particularly as they related to an early return to play, the writ said. Margalit Injury Lawyers say a similar class action in the United States brought by former NFL players resulted in an initial payout of more than US$1 billion.Margalit Injury Lawyers today lodged a landmark class action at the Supreme Court of Victoria against the Australian Football League seeking compensation for the serious damage caused to former players by the impact of concussion.
Margalit Injury Lawyers have now had more than 60 former players come forward to join the class action. The former players are seeking compensation for pain and suffering, economic loss and medical expenses. A similar class action in the United States brought by former NFL players resulted in an initial payout of more than US$1 billion.
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