It seems that time following pediatric head injury is not all that is required for children to recover following a mild traumatic brain injury – sometimes described as “just a concussion.” Pediatric brain injury – even in its mildest form – can have long-term adverse consequences for quality of life, […]
How Important Are Specialists and Experts in These Cases for Attorneys and Clients? In traumatic brain injury cases, specialists are extraordinarily important; the specialists can be both treating specialists as well as retained expert witnesses. In reality, healthcare providers offer opinions, and healthcare providers who offer opinions are experts. They […]
How Do Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Proceed in Court? Is There a Statute of Limitations on These Types of Injuries? Yes, and the statute of limitations will vary from state to state. In Connecticut, that statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury in almost all […]
What Type of Legal Claim Can A Person Bring against Someone? The most typical claim that is made in the context of a traumatic brain injury is a negligence claim, i.e. someone who suffers a brain injury caused by an automobile crash; a pedestrian injury; or as a result of […]
How Can These Injuries Be Diagnosed, Especially in Terms of Filing a Claim? Here’s how it’s done from both a medical and a legal standpoint for that purpose: Legally, attorneys don’t make the diagnosis, but it’s often the case that healthcare providers in general are poorly trained and educated to […]