Traumatic Brain Injury

• Author: Michael J. Morse
• Pages: 827-856

CHAPTER 11

Traumatic Brain Injury

I. Introduction

§ 11:10 Overview

§ 11:20 Statistics Regarding TBI

II. What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

§ 11:30 Definition

§ 11:40 Concussion

§ 11:50 Loss of Consciousness

§ 11:60 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

§ 11:70 Psychiatric Aspects of Frontal Lobe Injury

§ 11:80 The Relationship Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and

Substance Abuse

§ 11:90 The Correlation Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and the

Risk of Suicide

III. Mechanisms of TBI

§ 11:100 Basic Principles

§ 11:110 Coup Contre-Coup

§ 11:120 Release of Chemicals Damages Cell Operation

§ 11:130–11:140 Reserved

IV. Diagnostic Testing

§ 11:150 Governing Principles

§ 11:160 Types of Diagnostic Tests

§ 11:170 Types of Providers

§§ 11:180–11:190 Reserved

V. Litigation Tools & Tips

A. Did Plaintiff Suffer a TBI?

§ 11:200 Initial Intake Questions

§ 11:210 Interview Questions for Third Parties

§ 11:220 Attorney’s To-Do Check List—TBI Cases

§ 11:230 Form: Brain Injury Questionnaire

§ 11:240 Understanding Your Client and Your Client’s Rehabilitation

Needs Following a Traumatic Brain Injury

LITIGATING NECK AND BACK INJURIES

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§ 11:250 Different Forms of Rehabilitative Treatment...The Road to Increased

Functioning and Adaptive Behavior Following a Traumatic Brain

Injury

§§ 11:260 Reserved

B. Challenge Malingering Defense

§ 11:270 What Is Malingering?

§ 11:290 Challenge Foundation of Expert’s Testimony re: Intent

§ 11:200 Expert Testimony on Malingering Invades Province of Jury to

Determine Witness Credibility

§ 11:300 Expert Testimony Is More Prejudicial Than Probative

§ 11:310 Challenge the Fake Bad Scale

§§ 11:320–11:340 Reserved

C. Establishing Damages

§ 11:350 Use of Demonstrative Evidence Throughout TBI Litigation

§ 11:360 Sample Cross-Examination of Defense Neuropsychologist