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Challenging the Brain Plasticity Defense in TBI Cases involving Children
A recurring defense in pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases is the concept of brain plasticity. It’s a valid scientific principle that describes the brain’s
Deconstructing the ADHD Defense in TBI Cases
In traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, one common defense is attributing the client’s symptoms to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rather than the injury in
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Children
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are distressing and complex, more so when they impact children. The nature of the developing brain means that children often face
Understanding PET Scans and Their Validity in TBI Diagnosis
One of the recurring defenses in TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) cases is the claim that PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans are generally not appropriate for
Emergency Room Misconceptions: Unraveling TBI Misdiagnoses
It’s a common tactic in defense claims: “Your client couldn’t possibly have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because the emergency room doctor didn’t diagnose it!”
Malingering versus Brain Damage: Disentangling Myths and Misunderstandings
Malingering, in the context of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other medical conditions, refers to the exaggeration or feigning of symptoms for external gain, such
Debunking the Myth: “No Loss of Consciousness Means No Brain Injury”
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are complex and often misunderstood, particularly in legal settings where the stakes are high, and lives are irrevocably altered. One prevailing
Dissecting the “Accident Wasn’t Severe Enough” Defense in Brain Injury Cases
A common defense raised in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases is that the accident wasn’t severe enough to result in a brain injury. This argument
The Myth of “Normal MRI Equals No Brain Damage”
One of the most misleading defenses that occasionally surfaces in the legal arena surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is that a “normal” MRI equates to