PHILADELPHIA—A federal judge on Wednesday urged NFL retirees to register for a concussion settlement that could cost the league $1 billion (U.S.) over 65 years. The league expects more than 6,000 of them to eventually be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. At a hearing Wednesday in Philadelphia, lawyers reminded participants they must register for the settlement by Aug. 7, which could make then eligible for treatment and damage awards. The awards could reach several million dollars for younger men with the most severe neurological damage, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. The average award is expected to be about $190,000 for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or moderate dementia.

Source: thestar February 08, 2017 18:16 UTC