A recent multi-million dollar jury verdict in South Carolina has once again brought national attention to the long-term consequences of concussions and head trauma in college football. The case involved a former defensive end who played in the late 1970s and now lives with serious cognitive decline, including symptoms consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). A jury found that the governing body responsible for college sports failed to adequately protect players or warn them of the risks — and that failure came at a devastating personal cost.
This verdict is significant not just for the family involved, but for the broader conversation around sports safety, institutional accountability, and what happens to athletes after the crowd goes quiet.
At HGD Law Firm, we know that traumatic brain injuries don’t always show up on the field. Sometimes they take years to fully surface — and when they do, they change everything.
Our Commitment to TBI Victims
For decades, HGD has stood beside clients and families whose lives have been permanently altered by traumatic brain injuries. These cases are complex, medically and legally. But they are also deeply personal. Whether caused by sports-related impacts, vehicle crashes, falls, or negligent oversight by institutions, TBIs can result in long-term cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments.
We take these cases seriously because we understand what’s at stake.
- We work with top medical experts to ensure your injuries are properly diagnosed, documented, and understood.
- We invest in life-care planning to demonstrate not just what has happened, but what it will cost to live with these injuries for decades to come.
- We pursue accountability — whether from negligent organizations, employers, property owners, or governing bodies that failed to protect those under their care.
Fighting for Justice When the System Fails
The recent case in South Carolina is a reminder that too often, institutions wait until it’s too late to act — and that silence or inaction can lead to life-altering harm. But the legal system offers a path to justice, accountability, and financial relief for families facing these uphill battles.
At HGD, we bring the full strength of our 16-attorney team and 30-person support staff to every TBI case we take on. Our approach is white-glove, client-first, and built around the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity — not just in the courtroom, but throughout the legal journey.
If You or a Loved One Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury
Let’s talk. Whether the injury happened last year or decades ago, we’re here to listen, evaluate, and guide you toward a path forward. Your story matters. And we’re ready to help you fight for the justice it deserves.
Contact HGD Law Firm today.
