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Read more on our Washington, DC personal injury blog. title: DC Brain Injury Attorney Joe Cammarata Comments on NHL Concussion Lawsuit --- DC Brain Injury Attorney Joe Cammarata Comments on NHL Concussion Lawsuit # DC Brain Injury Attorney Joe Cammarata Comments on NHL Concussion Lawsuit Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes Trusted Content Legally Reviewed by Allan Siegel Updated 6 months ago [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Recent Posts](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/) » DC Brain Injury Attorney Joe Cammarata Comments on NHL Concussion Lawsuit What's On This Page [Case Results](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/case-results/) $6 Million Brain Injury $2.4 Million Brain Injury $2 Million Brain Injury $2 Million Brain Injury $ 1.8 Millon Brain Injury [View All Practice Areas](https://chaikinandsherman.com/practice-areas/) [Testimonials](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/testimonials-hub/) I would never worry again if they are on the case. 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Video Transcript **Ira Sherman (00:01):** Your brain is like the yolk in an egg, so when you shake the egg, you don’t have to crack it. You just go like that, and the yolk is affected. I was on the board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of America. I was treasurer of the Brain Injury Association of America. Mr. Camara and I started the DC chapter, the Affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America, which didn’t exist. We are the preferred lawyers of the Brain Injury Association in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. And what I mean by that is, is that the Brain Injury Association of America designates individual attorneys that they recognize as being experienced in handling cases involving traumatic brain injury to determine if they have a case and make sure that it’s handled properly. **Allan Siegel (00:54):** You get hurt in sports and you get sent right back into the game, or you knocked your head and you get back up and you go about your day. Nobody really thought much about those injuries a long time ago, but we did. We understood the seriousness of those types of injuries and how sometimes you could have serious ongoing effects from what is even a mild traumatic brain injury or what is often referred to as a concussion. **Joseph Cammarata (01:21):** I co-founded the Brain Injury Association of Washington, DC. I drafted legislation which became law in the District of Columbia to protect youth athletes from concussion. Concussion is a brain injury, a traumatic brain injury that can cause significant harm, cognitive deficits, emotional disturbances, vision problems, hearing problems. And so it’s important to be able to do the investigation, but do the legwork that’s necessary to put together the case to establish that there has been harm, but it’s invisible, right? You can’t see it, but the impact is real. And so it’s our job to bring to life the impact and show that this is real as a result of some trauma. Earlier this year, the National Football League (NFL) settled a massive lawsuit with former players and families involving the long-term impact of [traumatic brain injuries](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/brain-injuries/). Since that time, professional players from different sports have stepped forward to seek legal recourse against leagues and organizations that failed to properly address risks associated with [concussions and head injuries](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2008/07/partners-ira-sherman-and-joseph-cammarata-present-radio-show-on-brain-injuries-101/). Hockey players from the NHL are the latest. ### Concussion Lawsuit Continues to Grow On Monday, November 25, 10 former hockey players filed a[ class-action lawsuit against the National Hockey League,](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2018/07/judge-denies-class-certification-for-former-hockey-players-in-nhl-concussion-lawsuit/) claiming that the NHL is responsible for long-term damages experienced by athletes. Claimants have alleged that the NHL failed to[ properly handle player concussions](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2013/12/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-siegel-p-c-is-named-a-preferred-firm-by-the-brain-injury-association-of-america/) and other player safety issues throughout the years. Since the lawsuit was filed, it has grown to more than 200 former players. Legal experts and those involved in the lawsuit believe that this number will continue to grow. In a recent article in the [*Denver Post*](https://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_24635407/many-argue-that-fighting-is-necessary-part-professional-hockey?source=hot-topic-bar), our firm’s very own Attorney [Joseph Cammarata](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/joseph-cammarata/) shared his insight about the lawsuit, as he has handled many cases involving brain injuries and is[ President and founder](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2012/12/partner-joseph-cammarata-speaks-about-concussions/) of the Brain Injury Association of the District of Columbia: ### Compensation for Former Players [The NHL lawsuit](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2018/07/former-hockey-players-file-concussion-lawsuit-against-nhl/) is designed to recover compensation, create medical monitoring programs, and protect the safety of both former and current athletes. By holding the league accountable, players can obtain the assistance needed to navigate lives that have forever been changed by chronic head injuries. Additionally, increased awareness and scrutiny of the NHL’s policies will hopefully lead to a focus on player safety and changes that not only protect athletes during games and careers, but also long after they have hung up their skates. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. has years of experience representing injured athletes of all levels, including those who have suffered from[ brain injuries](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/2014/03/cscs-reminds-dc-residents-that-march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month/). If you would like more information about [athlete injuries](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/sports-injuries/), brain injuries, or your right to file a personal injury claim, call (202) 659-8600 for a free consultation. 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Speak to a Specialist Visit Us in Person 1232 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036 The brain injury attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. — including Senior Partner Joseph Cammarata, who co-founded the Brain Injury Association of D.C. and authored the District of Columbia Athletic Concussion Protection Act of 2011 — represent clients across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia in [concussion claims](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/brain-injuries/concussions/), [blunt force trauma cases](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/brain-injuries/blunt-force-trauma/), and matters involving the [causes of traumatic brain injury](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/brain-injuries/causes/), with experience guiding families through [TBI treatment decisions](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/brain-injuries/treatment-for-traumatic-brain-injury/) and long-term recovery. Top 10 Mistakes Made After an Accident Review these common auto accident mistakes to protect your rights. READ OUR E-BOOK Meet Our Team Learn More About Us Ira Sherman Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New York With over four decades of courtroom experience, **Ira Sherman** is a powerhouse trial lawyer who has won justice for countless victims of serious injury, discrimination, and medical malpractice. Known for his relentless advocacy, compassion, and proven results, he’s the attorney clients trust when everything is on the line. Ira Sherman's Bio Joseph Cammarata Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia A dual board-certified civil trial attorney, **Joseph Cammarata** is nationally recognized for his fierce advocacy, landmark legal victories, and relentless pursuit of justice for victims of serious injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, and civil rights violations. With wins against powerful opponents—including a historic U.S. Supreme Court case securing equal access to justice—he’s the attorney clients trust when they need skill, strength, and results that matter. Joe Cammarata's Bio Allan M. Siegel​ Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Allan M. Siegel** is a board-certified trial attorney and partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., known for securing justice in serious personal injury, brain injury, and wrongful death cases. Recognized as one of Washington’s *Top 100 Super Lawyers®* and a *Best Lawyer®* in America, he combines strategic precision, courtroom skill, and relentless advocacy to win full and fair compensation for his clients. Allan Siegel's Bio Stephen Ollar Partner Licensed in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia **Stephen Ollar** is an award-winning trial attorney and U.S. Army veteran dedicated to holding negligent individuals and corporations accountable. 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