US lawsuits bring safety to fore in Irish sport
The proposed settlement in American football once again brings to the forefront, the issue of player safety in high-contact sport, including rugby union, where major safety fears have also been expressed.
Many former American football players who brought the lawsuits have developed advanced dementia, which say has been as a result of the blows they received while playing. The lawsuits have also been taken by families of former players who have died who believe the death could be contributed to the effects of the trauma.
