How the UK’s rugby and football concussion litigation is impacting the sports insurance market
In recent years, high profile cases and developments in technology and scientific research have shone a spotlight on the risks associated with concussion and sports-related head injuries. This is an issue which has captured the public’s attention due to beloved sports stars, such as 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles[1], having suffered from degenerative conditions alleged to be caused by head injuries. As a result, concussion has become an increasingly litigious area, and public expectations generally have risen in respect of athlete welfare protection.
This article explains how the evolving issue of head injuries and concussion is affecting the sports insurance market:
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- Tags: Athlete Welfare | Concussion | Dispute Resolution | Football | Rugby | UK
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Imogen Mitchell-Webb
Imogen Mitchell-Webb is the Head of Sports at HF (Horwich Farrelly). Imogen is an international casualty lawyer who supports insurers and corporates / organisations operating in the sports sector. Imogen specialises in managing high-profile and complex claims relating to catastrophic injuries, fatalities, serious property damage and financial disputes, in the UK and internationally.
