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re: This is really, really bad for the NFL
Posted on 1/10/13 at 8:07 am to Sophandros
Posted on 1/10/13 at 8:07 am to Sophandros
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There's an implied assumption of risk when you become a coal miner, too.
Those families have won lawsuits...
Well every profession has some risk. There is no such thing as a risk free profession.
But it's up to the employer to take reasonable measures to continually improve the safety of their employees.
I think the NFL has taken steps to do so. And since it's a violent sport, the assumption of risk is not even really implied because it's so obvious that any 3 year old can figure it out.
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Posted on 1/10/13 at 8:09 am to Powerman
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Well every profession has some risk. There is no such thing as a risk free profession.
But it's up to the employer to take reasonable measures to continually improve the safety of their employees.
I think the NFL has taken steps to do so. And since it's a violent sport, the assumption of risk is not even really implied because it's so obvious that any 3 year old can figure it out.
again, the issue isn't the risk, though that's what it is being made out to be. the issue is that the NFL intentionally lied to the players about it. Sure, players know there is a risk. But, when the NFL tells you that medical research says it isn't nearly as risky as you thought, players (not being in the medical profession) will probably believe them.
Posted on 1/10/13 at 9:03 am to Powerman
quote:up until about 4 years ago, the NFL completely denied CTE existed in its players.
But it's up to the employer to take reasonable measures to continually improve the safety of their employees. I think the NFL has taken steps to do so. And since it's a violent sport, the assumption of risk is not even really implied because it's so obvious that any 3 year old can figure it out.
How does that equate to the NFL taking proper steps?
And it if was so obvious for a 3 year old to figure out why did it take the NFL so long to do so?
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