Dave Duerson, who started at safety for the 1985 Chicago Bears team, was found dead in his Miami home on Friday at the age of 50.
Dave Duerson, Former Bears Safety, Found To Have Committed Suicide, Asked For Brain To Be Studied
Dave Duerson’s Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against NFL
“If they knowingly failed to inform and implement proper safety concussion procedures, then their indifference was the epitome of injustice,” Tregg Duerson said at a news conference announcing the lawsuit. “The inactions of the past inevitably led to the demise and death of my father.In addition to the NFL, the Duerson family’s suit names helmet manufacturer Riddell as a co-defendant.
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Read Article >Dave Duerson Had Brain Damage As A Result Of CTE
On Monday, doctors at Boston University announced that former NFL defensive back Dave Duerson suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his suicide in February. CTE is a brain disease that he developed as a result of at least 10 concussions he had during his NFL career.
The doctors announced that he had “moderately advanced” signs of CTE and “no evidence of any other disorder.“It affected many of his cognitive abilities.
Read Article >Dave Duerson Committed Suicide, Asked For Brain To Be Left For Research
News broke on Friday that former Bears safety Dave Duerson had been found dead at the age of 50. Duerson’s end has been made sadder and more poignant by details released on Saturday. According to the local medical examiner, Duerson committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest. From NBC Chicago:
The exact circumstances surrounding Duerson’s suicide are unclear:
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