LOSS OF VALUE AND SPORTS DISABILITY DISPUTES

Elite athletes, both professional and college athletes, must protect their futures when faced with potentially devastating and career ending injuries.  These interests are often protected by specific insurance policies including loss of value and disability policies.  The Firm has substantial experience in advising athletes and litigating claims when benefits are denied.

Elite college athletes often have a difficult decision to make—turn pro or stay in school. Most commonly in football and men’s basketball, athletes are permitted to purchase disability and loss of value insurance policies to protect themselves from injury.  Colleges and universities will often pay for some or all of the insurance policies. The NCAA permits athletes to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in coverage. Some policies, however, are very expensive and can cost in excess of $50,000.00. Thus, athletes are left with a difficult choice to make. Without insurance coverage an athlete potentially risks his/her future compensation.