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Post-Concussion Syndrome and Workers’ Comp Benefits for Athletes
Concussions are one of the most common yet misunderstood injuries in sports. For professional and retired athletes, the effects can last long after their careers end. When symptoms persist for weeks, months, or even years, they may point to post-concussion syndrome...
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in California If I Played for a Professional Team in Another State?
If you were injured playing a professional sport in another state, you may think that you aren't eligible for workers' compensation benefits in California. That is not necessarily true! There are certain instances that would allow you to get compensation even if you...
Why Many Athletes Are Denied Workers’ Comp and How to Appeal
For professional and retired athletes, physical strain is more than just part of the job. It defines the job itself. Years of intense training, collisions, and repetitive stress often lead to injuries that last long after retirement. Workers’ compensation benefits...
What California Victims Should Know About Marsy’s Law
When someone experiences a crime, the aftermath can be just as painful as the event itself. Between police reports, court appearances, and emotional recovery, it can be hard to know where to turn or what rights you have. That’s where Marsy’s Law comes in. Known as...
Can I Be Fired While on Maternity Leave in California?
When you are expecting a child, your focus should be on your health and your growing family, not on anxieties about your job security. Unfortunately, the question of job protection during maternity leave in California is a serious concern for many expecting and new...
How Does Permanent Disability for Professional Athletes in California Work?
Professional athletes push their bodies to the absolute limit. Injuries are an expected part of being a professional athlete, but some of these sports injuries can lead to permanent disability, which can end careers and cause health complications that can last a...
Frequently Asked Questions About Athletes’ Workers’ Compensation Claims
Betts Law Group is a San Diego–based firm of experienced sports-injury attorneys. We help former professional athletes recover compensation for career-related injuries under California workers’ compensation law. In this blog, we answer common questions about filing a...
Is There a Statute of Limitations for Athletes to Claim Workers’ Comp in California?
For professional and retired athletes, injuries are often a lasting part of the game. Years of training, competition, and travel can leave behind physical damage that doesn’t always appear right away. For many players — especially those who spent time with multiple...
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