Recognition of Link Between Concussion and Mental Health Leads to Huge Payout for Player

Oct 9, 2020

A retired Australian Football League (AFL) player has been awarded a $1.4 million insurance payout after a court recognized a link between his concussions and mental health issues.   MLC Life Insurance found itself on the losing end of the decision when the court found that Shaun Smith suffered “total and permanent disablement” because of the head injuries he sustained during his 11-year career.   While some hailed it as a victory for the plaintiff, others pointed to the nature of
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