workers comp<\/a> dispute. He also blames the liberal claims policy of the NFL and its insurers, stating that \u201cThe NFL players association put out word to NFL players to file claims and thousands upon thousands did exactly that.\u201d<\/p>\nIn defense of Culpepper\u2019s worker\u2019s compensation claim is Scott Shutzman, his attorney and public advocate. “There were injuries that were confirmed by no less than 14 or 15 MRI’s, various x-rays, legions of doctors,” said Shutzman, and according to a filed and recorded lawsuit, Culpepper declared no less than 89% disabled in 2010, the year the claim was filed.<\/p>\n
What brings the claim into suspicion is Culpepper\u2019s current state of physical wellness. In 2012, he was an active participant on the reality television show Survivor, catching fish with his bare hands, and in 2013, he earned a black belt in mixed martial arts. Culpepper\u2019s attorney asserts that there\u2019s nothing written that it\u2019s illegal for a disabled person to earn a black belt, but it certainly raises some interesting questions that will soon have answers as the lawsuit develops. Shutzman\u2019s next move is an attempt to get the suit thrown out.<\/p>\n
Do you think Culpepper would\u2019ve stooped this low? Have you had experience with worker\u2019s compensation? We would love to hear your opinions, so feel free to comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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