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.
Brent Rooker doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning to cap a late comeback that carried the Oakland Athletics past the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Friday night.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
A new Maryland law puts an end to book bans within library systems that receive money from the state.
It's a moment many will never forget: finding out the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed—something that seemed unimaginable.
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge fell, the Port of Baltimore was shut down, impacting thousands of port workers and their families.
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Highs in the 80s expected later this weekend with 90s possible by Monday.
One month following the collapse of the Key Bridge, Baltimore continues to come together to help those who've been impacted.
Baltimore County State's Attorney, Scott Shellenberger, is scrutinizing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) after the arrest of a former athletic director accused of using AI to create harmful content.
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Enjoying the warm weather in Maryland's outdoors? The DNR has some good ideas for you
The weekend-long events include an opening ceremony, live cooking competitions and an awards ceremony at Marriott Baltimore Waterfront.
UMD is celebrating Maryland Day with a slew of events
MPT airs 30 programs through Chesapeake Bay Week a
Jim Henson was born and raised in Mississippi but moved with his family to Maryland when he was 10 years old. He went to the University of Maryland where he met his wife and partner, Jane, in a puppetry class.
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jayden Daniels was not sure the Washington Commanders would call his name, after months of questions about which quarterback they wanted. He's glad they did.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
The three-day NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and several local draft hopefuls could have their lifelong dreams come true.
The Baltimore Ravens will attempt to bolster their roster this week with new rookies from the NFL Draft.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
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.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
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.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
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."
After a pleasant Friday afternoon, clouds will gradually expand across the area tonight as moisture and warm air move in from the southwest.
Highs in the 80s are expected Sunday into early next week.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday morning forecast 4/26/2024
Derek Beasley has your Thursday night forecast (4/25/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Thursday evening forecast (4/25/2024)
One month ago one of Maryland's most iconic structures crumbled into the Patapsco River. Now, we're taking a look at what's happened since then.
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge fell, the Port of Baltimore was shut down, impacting thousands of port workers and their families.
It's a moment many will never forget: finding out the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed—something that seemed unimaginable.
Baltimore County State's Attorney, Scott Shellenberger, is scrutinizing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) after the arrest of a former athletic director accused of using AI to create harmful content.
One month following the collapse of the Key Bridge, Baltimore continues to come together to help those who've been impacted. This includes many longshoremen who are still waiting to get back to work at the Port of Baltimore.