Video Game Addiction

What is Video Game Addiction?

The dangers of video game addiction are becoming more widely recognized, especially among young players.

Certain popular video games use designs and in-game purchases to keep players engaged for hours on end. Studies show that games with microtransactions, multiplayer options, and addictive mechanics can lead to serious mental and physical health issues, including ADHD, anxiety, and gaming-related injuries.

Why are Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Being Filed?

Victims may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, mental health treatment, pain and suffering, and other damages. You may be eligible if you began gaming before age 18, regularly played games after 2015, and have been diagnosed with a gaming-related mental or physical condition.

What Video Games are Included in this Lawsuit?

Some games in this case include Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Battlefield, Rainbow Six, Saint’s Row, Rocket League, Overwatch, PUBG Battlegrounds, Need for Speed, NBA 2K, My Hero, Mine Quest, Minecraft, Diablo, Apex Legends, Dead by Daylight, and any other games with microtransactions and multiplayer models that fit with the models of other games that create addiction.

Health Conditions Caused by Video Game Addiction

Video game addiction symptoms includes ADHD/ADD diagnosis, ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) diagnosis, Gamers Rage and/or Gamers Withdrawal diagnosis, hypertension, carpal tunnel, gamers thumb, computer vision loss, Computer Vision Syndrome, trigger finger, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, seizures, tennis elbow, neck sprain/herniation, Changes in CT/MRI brain scans, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, or social phobia, and suicide attempts.

How AWKO Can Help with Video Game Addiction

Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the utmost care and detail surrounding your case. From the moment you speak to one of our compassionate intake specialists to the final resolution of your claim, rest assured your case will receive the care and attention it deserves.

If you or a loved one started gaming before age 18, played regularly after 2015, and experienced addiction symptoms or medical issues due to video games, you might qualify for a lawsuit. Please call us today at 1-877-810-4808 or use the “Free Case Evaluation” form below so we can provide you with additional information about your legal rights.

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