Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
DISCLAIMER:
All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
AFL Concussion Claims, Class Actions and the Legal Fallout with Dr Eric Windholz
Today we are honoured to invite back by popular demand, returning guest Dr. Eric Windholz, a highly respected expert in sports law and regulatory theory. A senior lecturer at Monash University and a member of several prominent sports law boards, Dr. Windholz has been a favourite among listeners since his appearances in Episodes 28 and 49.
In this episode, he returns by popular demand to delve into the latest legal developments surrounding sports injuries and insurance, a topic many people have requested.
(01:26) - Backgrounds of the AFL lawsuits and Medical Retirements
(03:44) - Why De-class a Lawsuit and Implications
(08:00) - Legal Case: Club vs Organisations
(12:00) - Possible Club Doctor Litigation
(13:38) – Trials by “Time Block”
(15:05) – Second Class Action Lawsuit
(16:32) – Possible Reasons Why Players Involve Clubs
(18:17) – Medical Retirement of Players
(20:00) – Insurance on Medical Retirement
(22:20) – Medical Payouts
(25:20) – AFL/ AFLPA Hardship Fund
(27:45) – Possibly Implications at Community Level
(32:06) – Biggest Case in Australian Sport Which Set Legal Precedence
Book chapter: Footballers, Umpires and Boxers in the Supreme Court
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5277759
Journal: Professional athletes and injury insurance: A better way forward
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1037969X251337131
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