{"id":19485,"date":"2023-06-05T20:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrigleyclaydon.com\/?p=19485"},"modified":"2023-06-05T20:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:00:43","slug":"former-rugby-league-international-nick-fozzard-and-other-former-rugby-players-pursue-legal-claims-after-suffering-brain-injuries-during-their-playing-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrigleyclaydon.com\/?p=19485","title":{"rendered":"Former Rugby League International Nick Fozzard and other former Rugby players pursue legal claims after suffering brain injuries during their playing careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Former rugby league Great Britain international Nick Fozzard and other former rugby players are now pursuing legal claims in the High Court against the Rugby Football League (RFL) after claiming to have suffered brain injuries during their playing careers.<\/p>\n<p>The claimants are alleging the RFL was negligent in failing to provide acceptable protective action against permanent injuries caused by repetitive concussive blows.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued to Rugby League Live, the RFL said: &#8220;The RFL takes player safety and welfare extremely seriously, and it has been desperately sad to hear of any players&#8217; difficulties. Rugby league is a contact sport and, while there is an element of risk to playing any sport, player welfare is always of paramount importance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a result of scientific knowledge, the sport of rugby league continues to improve and develop its approach to concussion, head injury assessment, education, management and prevention across the whole game. We will continue to use medical evidence and research to reinforce and enhance our approach.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Our Personal Injury Department has successfully helped clients who have suffered an injury and have successfully secured significant sums of compensation for them. We are accredited by the Law <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">S<\/span>ociety as being specialists in this field.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood. \u00a0Our Personal Injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or <a href=\"mailto:shalish.mehta@wrigleyclaydon.com\">sm@wrigleyclaydon.com<\/a>. 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