Former Stanford Football Player Sues University for Brain Trauma
A former Stanford football player has initiated a class action lawsuit against the Northern California University, as well as the NCAA and the Pacific-12 Conference, for head injuries he and other athletes suffered while at the university. David Burns (Stanford Class of ’76) alleges in the suit that private universities, conferences and the NCAA knew or should have known about the danger of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. However, players were prematurely returned to action, resulting in lifetimes of chronic injuries. This lawsuit joins several other brain injury-related lawsuits against football leagues of all levels from junior leagues to the NFL.
Any head trauma can lead to traumatic brain injuries and a lifetime of hardship. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury at the hands of another person, you may be legally entitled to fair compensation. Plattner Verderame, PC is experienced in litigation involving traumatic brain injuries. Please feel free to contact us to evaluate any potential claim. We are honest attorneys who spend our days helping honest clients.
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