Study Guide
Injury Settlements
Learn about injury settlements, injured reserve, and player compensation during injuries.
1-2 hours
60+ questions
Intermediate
Overview
Injury settlements allow teams and players to agree on compensation when a player is released due to injury. Understanding these negotiations is crucial for protecting client interests.
Key Points to Know
- Injury settlements are negotiated between team and player
- Players receive a portion of their remaining guaranteed salary
- Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity and contract terms
- Players on IR can negotiate settlements at specific times
- Settlement does not affect future contract negotiations
Exam Tips
- Know the timing windows for injury settlement negotiations
- Understand how injury guarantees affect settlement leverage
- Study the relationship between IR designation and settlements
- Be familiar with the injury grievance process
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Topics Covered
injury settlement
IR
injured reserve
injury guarantee