Explore the severe consequences of mild TBIs, including cognitive, mood, and behavioral effects, and understand diagnosis, neuroimaging, and rehabilitation strategies.
While more than 90% of brain injuries fall into the "mild" category, they can still have a significant impact on function and mobility. Many motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) involve enough force to cause a brain injury, but imaging is often negative, leading physicians to fail to adequately diagnose and address the condition.
This course explores the underestimated consequences of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), highlighting their significant medical, cognitive, and legal implications. Despite being labeled as "mild," these injuries can have profound long-term effects on cognitive function, emotional stability, and daily life. Legal professionals will learn how to effectively litigate mTBI cases, work with medical experts, and present compelling evidence in court. The session will cover diagnostic challenges, treatment options, common defense tactics in litigation, and strategies for securing fair compensation for affected individuals. By understanding the intersection of medicine and law, attorneys can better advocate for clients who experience lasting consequences from mild TBI.
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Our presenters will explain why maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion and engaging qualified neuropsychologists can help diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), treat its symptoms, and strengthen your case.
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Board Certified Sports and Pain Specialist
Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh is a triple-board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, and Pain Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, majoring in Biology and Religious Studies.
Partner at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C.
Larry is a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Chair of the AAJ Rideshare Litigation Group, and past chair of both the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group and the AAJ Bus Litigation Group. He has previously served as the chair of the AAJ Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Section, the AAJ Motor Vehicle and Premises Liability Section, and the AAJ Section Leaders Council. Larry is an active member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, the Bergen County Bar Association, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is also an affiliated attorney with the Truck Accident Attorneys Roundtable.
