Injury Compensation
What Benefits Could Be Available?
Compensation for career-related injuries is not one single benefit. Depending on the facts of a career and the applicable jurisdiction, several distinct forms of relief may potentially be involved.
Medical Treatment
Potential treatment for qualifying career-related conditions.
Permanent Disability
Benefits may potentially be available for lasting impairment.
Temporary Disability
Certain circumstances may involve temporary wage-replacement benefits.
Future Medical Care
Some claims may involve ongoing medical treatment.
Settlement
Some claims may ultimately resolve through a negotiated settlement.
Other Athlete Benefits
Certain former athletes may also have access to league or other disability programs depending upon their circumstances.
Which of these may apply — and in what combination — depends on the sport, the employment history, the injuries involved, the jurisdiction and the individual circumstances of the former player.