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NFL And Head Injuries: A Case Study
The NFL and Head Injuries: Should the NFL be Held Liable?
Cameron B. Ford
ENG 325 Intermediate Composition
Prof. I. Muhammad
May 12, 2014 The NFL and Head Injuries: Should the NFL be Held Liable?
Head injuries caused by collisions during play in tackle football games can be linked to depression, violent behavior, and occasionally even death in former NFL professionals, one can argue the National Football League is not liable for injuries, behaviors, or death of current or past players as it is well known playing football is a voluntary activity or profession. In addition, it is a well-known fact football is an inherently violent game and there are obvious risks of bodily injury. The injury types associated with playing tackle football are not limited to …show more content…
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