Forensic Neuropsychology in Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuits

What you'll learn

Understanding forensic neuropsychology in TBI lawsuits

Key considerations in selecting expert witnesses

Importance of board certification in neuropsychology

Mechanisms and implications of traumatic brain injuries

Neuropsychological testing for assessing brain dysfunction

Differentiating TBI from other neurological conditions

Webinar Details

This double board certified neuro and forensic psychologist has over 25 years of experience in many prestigious academic and clinical roles. After working as a psychotherapist and psychological examiner, he moved on to serve as the director of psychological services for Cederbrook Hospital’s Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Programs. He then practiced as a neuropsychologist and held an assistant professorship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Afterward, he moved on to be the director of the Forensic Services Program and assistant professor of psychiatry at Vanderbilt.

Currently, this expert is a practicing neuropsycholgist at a major university medical center and a clinical neuropsychological consultant for a major psychological consulting firm where he has authored many peer reviewed journal articles and chapters on neuropsychology.

Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2015

Who is this for:

Plaintiff attorneys
Trial teams
Plaintiff attorneys on TBI cases
Neurosychologists
Medical experts in TBI
Legal teams handling brain injury cases

Content

Introduction and Speaker Background

3 Min

What Forensic Neuropsychology Is

4 Min

Choosing a Neuropsychology Expert

7 Min

Expert Credentials and Bias Considerations

6 Min

Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury

6 Min

Brain Structure and Executive Function

7 Min

Mechanisms of Brain Injury

8 Min

Primary and Secondary Brain Injuries

9 Min

Diffuse Axonal Injury Explained

8 Min

Confounding Conditions and Differential Diagnosis

7 Min

Evidence in TBI Litigation

8 Min

Audience Q&A

5 Min