Shenaq P.C. has secured over 200 monetary awards and more than $150 million in recoveries for retired NFL players. If your lawyer has gone silent, you're handling your claim alone, or your case has stalled — we can help. We handle NFL appeals, audits, and the most complex settlement claims.
For decades, the NFL and its medical committees downplayed and disputed the scientific consensus linking repeated head impacts to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other degenerative brain diseases. Internal league documents and peer-reviewed research have since confirmed that league officials were aware of the danger long before players or the public were informed.
Thousands of former players have been diagnosed with neurological conditions — including CTE, early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease — that researchers have linked to the cumulative trauma of professional football. Many were never given the information they needed to make an informed decision about continuing to play.
If you played in the NFL and are now living with a neurological diagnosis, the law provides a path to accountability — and the compensation you deserve.
Every detail you share through this case review — your medical history, playing career, diagnoses, and documentation — stays between you and our intake team. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties, and your participation is never made public.
Damages vary by case, and every player's situation is different. Common categories of damages in NFL concussion and brain-injury matters include:
Costs of neurological evaluations, specialist care, medication, and ongoing treatment for CTE, dementia, Parkinson's, or other diagnosed conditions.
Compensation for diminished ability to work or conduct business activities due to cognitive or physical impairment stemming from football-related brain trauma.
Damages for the physical pain, cognitive decline, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life caused by repeated concussive and subconcussive impacts.
Expenses for in-home care, assisted living, memory care facilities, or support services required because of neurological deterioration.
Damages available to spouses and family members who have suffered the loss of companionship, support, and normal family relationships.
In cases of egregious concealment of known risks, additional damages intended to hold the NFL and its affiliates accountable and deter future misconduct.
Settlement awards are determined by the NFL Concussion Settlement's Monetary Award Grid, which sets compensation ranges based on diagnosis and age at diagnosis. View the full Monetary Award Grid for details. In certain cases, the NFL, team franchises, helmet manufacturers, and team medical staff may also be held accountable for negligent concealment of known risks.
See if you qualifyShenaq P.C. is a leading law firm for NFL players who suffered severe brain trauma and developed neurodegenerative diseases as a result of playing professional football. Our team combines expert legal knowledge, intimate familiarity with the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement and the BAP/MAF process, and deep experience navigating both claims administration and the appeals process. Because of our unique expertise and results — over 200 monetary awards and more than $150 million in recoveries — law firms across the country retain us as co-counsel to take the lead on their NFL Concussion cases.
We handle the full spectrum of NFL Concussion Settlement work — including appeals, NFL audits, BAP and MAF process navigation, and claims administration. Many firms refer their most difficult cases to us as co-counsel because of this depth of expertise.
Too many retired players haven't heard from their attorneys in months or years. Others are handling claims entirely on their own. We take over stalled cases, get them moving again, and fight for the recovery you deserve.
We have facilitated evaluations for hundreds of retired NFL players and understand the science behind these neurodegenerative conditions. Our hands-on approach means every client gets a personalized claim package built to maximize their recovery.
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