The NFL Needs To Be More Proactive in Preventing Concussions
When a head injury occurs, it can be a cause for concern. Though some injuries are minor, many should be taken seriously. Concussions are head injuries that should be prevented…
New Study Shows High Rates of Learning Disability and ADHD in College Athletes
A paper published in June in the Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity (JoSPI) details abnormally high rates of learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses among incoming college football players…
Former University of Alabama Defensive End Describes Living With The Long-Term Effects of Concussions
It’s been a long time since Les Williams stepped foot on a football field, but the effects of his time playing for the University of Alabama are impossible to forget.…
Raizner Slania Files Concussion Lawsuit On Behalf Of Mississippi State Athlete
Raizner Slania filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of a former Mississippi State University football player against the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for…
Class Action Complaint Filed Against the NCAA on Behalf of University of Michigan Football Players
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is an association that governs the athletics of more than 1,300 colleges, universities, conferences, and organizations. Although the NCAA claims to implement injury prevention…
Class Action Complaint Filed Against the NCAA on Behalf of the University of Georgia Football Players
Although the National Collegiate Association (NCAA) advocates to safeguard the well-being of student-athletes participating in more than 1,300 conferences and universities, many individuals participating in NCAA regulated teams have experienced…
Class Action Complaint Filed Against the NCAA on Behalf of the University of Oregon Football Players
Between May 17, 2016 and June 7, 2016, Raizner Slania has filed a total of ten class action complaints against the National Collegiate Association (NCAA) regarding the association’s negligence and…
Class Action Complaint Filed Against the NCAA on Behalf of Duke University Football Players
Between May 17, 2016 and June 7, 2016, Raizner Slania has filed a total of ten class action complaints against the National Collegiate Association (NCAA) to obtain redress for individuals…
Additional NCAA Concussion Lawsuits Filed
Last month, the attorneys at Raizner Slania filed six class action lawsuits asserting concussion claims against The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and several Division 1 universities and athletic conferences…
NCAA Player with ALS Files Suit; NFL Settlement Addressed Players with Same Condition
A former linebacker for California University of Pennsylvania has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the NCAA for failing to prevent head injuries. The 32-year-old plaintiff has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…