NFL Concussion Claims Hit $500 Million In Less Than 2 Years
More than $500 million in claims were approved as of Monday under the NFL's concussion settlement.
More than $500 million in claims were approved as of Monday under the NFL's concussion settlement.
The first two claims in the NFL's billion-dollar concussion settlement were announced Thursday, a total of $9 million in benefits.
Oher is set to enter his ninth NFL season. Oher appeared in just three games last season due to concussion issues.
The NHL will also have concussion spotters attending each game.
The NHL is overhauling its concussion monitoring system.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback was victimized by helmet-to-helmet hits at least three times in a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Net result of those hits: Zero penalty yards.
Frostburg State University says it will work to raise awareness of risks to student-athletes as part of a $50,000 state settlement.
Eugene Monroe is still trying to get the NFL to recognize medical marijuana as an acceptable alternative to traditional pain treatment.
Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas on her article which inspired the upcoming movie on the NFL and head injuries entitled 'Concussion'.
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield of Life Bridge Health joined Ed and Steve to talk about the new movie 'Concussion' about head injuries and the NFL.
Summer workouts for fall football have already begun on fields across Maryland.
Player safety. It's been the topic of many conversations dealing with concussions and football.
While searching for a cancer cure, Dr. James Lechleiter discovered compounds that stimulate the special cells that protect the brain from long-term damage.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday and seeks class action status on behalf of current and former soccer players who competed for teams governed by FIFA and several U.S.-based soccer organizations.
Playing hard on the field could cause some young players to end up with concussions. This weekend, the Ravens are making sure some young players understand the dangers.
Concussion crisis. On playing fields across America, young lives are being derailed by hard hits. From the peewees to the pros, concussions are reaching epidemic proportions with a culture that still wants athletes to shake it off and get back in the game.
There's a breakthrough that could make diagnosing concussions easier and faster. Researchers have developed a new blood test.
As the first active division one athlete files a lawsuit against the NCAA over concussions, athletes, lawmakers, doctors and lawyers gathered together Friday in Baltimore to focus on the effects and consequences of concussions in sports.
A lawsuit stemming from the head-injury death of a Frostburg State University football player should be dismissed because his coaches did not know the athlete was bleeding or had suffered a concussion and could not have foreseen that he was endangering his life by participating in practice drills, lawyers say.
Del. Jon Cardin is sponsoring a measure to start a pilot program aimed at detecting when student athletes may have suffered a concussion.
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Del. Jon Cardin is proposing a pilot program to test how well athletic helmet impact sensors work for high school athletes.
The NFL and the National Institutes of Health are coming together to learn more about brain injuries. The NIH is funding eight projects studying the long term effects of concussions.
The Baltimore Ravens have placed wide receiver Brandon Stokley on injured reserve, ending his season.
Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown won't play against No. 9 Clemson on Saturday because of the lasting effects of a concussion.
Although he did not make the Orioles' opening day roster this year, Kjerstad has hit 10 home runs in 21 games for Norfolk.
The new charge accuses Clendaniel of illegally possessing a 12-gauge shotgun despite her spending more than a year in prison.
The postseason is on: We found the easiest (and cheapest) ways to catch the NBA Playoffs this year.
Since the Key Bridge collapse more than four weeks ago, the Port of Baltimore's main channel has been closed.
Chance for showers Wednesday....more chilly mornings ahead to close out the week
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Rain chances return Wednesday...more frosty mornings ahead to close out the week.
Governor Moore gave an update on recovery efforts Tuesday afternoon, four weeks after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Although he did not make the Orioles' opening day roster this year, Kjerstad has hit 10 home runs in 21 games for Norfolk.
A top priority in the Francis Scott Key Bridge salvage operations continues to be fully reopening the Port of Baltimore.
The new charge accuses Clendaniel of illegally possessing a 12-gauge shotgun despite her spending more than a year in prison.
Since the Key Bridge collapse more than four weeks ago, the Port of Baltimore's main channel has been closed.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Without health insurance, healthcare can be expensive and limiting. Maryland wants to eliminate that challenge for immigrants.
April Hurley was bound, sexually assaulted, had her throat slashed and was set on fire along with another man days before Jason Billingsley allegedly killed Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
The conference delivers opportunities for aspiring enterprisers to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, interact with exhibitors, and attend education sessions.
Flowers by Chris joins WJZ to talk about business and tips on planting and gardening this spring
Where's Marty? Learning about X-Laser in Howard County.
The event features live performances from local gospel artists
The home on Crafton Road near Avenal Road caught on fire around 11 p.m. and exploded, shaking a neighborhood awake.
Although he did not make the Orioles' opening day roster this year, Kjerstad has hit 10 home runs in 21 games for Norfolk.
The Baltimore Ravens will select 30th in the first round of this week's NFL Draft.
Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning in the Baltimore Orioles' 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Vinnie Pasquantino and MJ Melendez homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 9-4 on Friday night and stop the Orioles' four-game winning streak.
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Wednesday morning forecast
Chance for showers Wednesday....more chilly mornings ahead to close out the week
Later tonight, a weak disturbance from the Great Lakes will move southeastward towards th area with an increase in clouds.
Today will turn out breezy, bright, and warmer. Early morning temperatures started in the 30s & 40s, but afternoon highs will climb into the upper 60s & lower 70s. We'll see mostly sunny skies early, with increasing clouds later in the day.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Tuesday morning forecast 4/23/24
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind relies solely on donations and volunteered time and effort, and is an award-winning non-profit based in Long Island, New York.
The American Visionary Art Museum has confirmed that 80-year-old Junius Wilson of Woodlawn, who has created a backyard full of sculptures that evoke ancient Egypt, is one of four artists chosen so far for their fall 2025 show, Rona Kobell reports.
The UMD group is a chapter of the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
The conference delivers opportunities for aspiring enterprisers to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, interact with exhibitors, and attend education sessions.
Today we are live from the University of Maryland to learn about Terps Raising Pups, a student guide dog program, on "National Guide Dog Day."