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Date: June 17, 2016
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201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comFootball is a dangerous sport, however, the degree of risk is somewhat mitigated by the fact that disability payment plans exist for former players.
Athletes get hurt often, and the sport of football is no exception to this. Numerous players have seen their careers end following devastating injuries. Typically, in terms of general employment outside of athletics, individuals struck with a disability receive payments based on their average lifetime earnings.
Of course, football is a different career than many others, even within the realm of sports. In fact, Doug Whaley, general manager of the Buffalo Bills, stated humans aren’t meant to play football due to the violent nature of the game.
Charles Dimry, who played in the NFL for 12 years, suffered a neck injury during his career, one that affected him permanently, according to Law360. He is still dealing with severe radicular symptoms and long-term degenerative complications. Despite Dimry’s belief that he qualifies for disability benefits, the league has not agreed thus far, resulting in a lawsuit. So, if allegedly permanent and debilitating neck pain does not make someone eligible for disability payment plans, what does?
There are four categories of total and permanent disability payment plans under the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan:
Permanent disability means that the individual is not able to work any job at all. The reason Dimry has not received benefits is because the league claims he can work a desk job. If you want to learn more about the NFL’s retirement and disability payment plans, consult an experienced sports law attorney.
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