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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 42 MIN

Concussion Policies and Litigation; The more things change, the more they stay the same with Dr Eric Windholz

from Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast · host Reece Granger

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion We are honoured to introduce returning guest Dr Eric Windholz, a leading expert in regulatory theory practice and sports law. Dr. Windholz has made significant contributions to academic literature with numerous publications in esteemed journals and substantial involvement in various books and chapters and currently Associate Professor at Monash University. Dr. Windholz also holds notable roles, including serving on the Editorial Board for the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Journal and as a Committee Member for the Law Institute of Victoria Sports Law Committee. Join us as Dr. Windholz explores complex topics such as athlete coverage, workers' compensation in sports, and clarifies the differences between class actions and individual lawsuits. Episode 28 - Sports Law and Concussion Episode 49 – Australian Sports Commission Concussion Updates, Navigating Workers Compensation and Concussion in Sports Episode 96 - Class Actions, AFL Concussion Claims and the Legal Fallout 01:35 - The more things change, the more they stay the same ... 05:30 - Class action update 11:50 – Class Action Litigation vs Individual Trial 14:50 - Technology updates - Helmets 23:18 – Zurich Health Insurance and Angus Brayshaw 28:06 – Aiden O'Driscoll from Western Bulldogs 35:30 - Adrain Whitehead; Carlton Player Who Got Workers Compensation Dr Eric Windholz Journal: Professional athletes and injury insurance: A better way forward https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1037969X251337131 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7n5Zr5sAAAAJ&hl=en X/Twitter: @ELWindholz Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: [email protected]

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