On October 28, 2005, the Brain Injury Association of New York State is hosting a full day seminars for the legal profession and others interested on how lawyers assist persons with a traumatic brain injury. The conference is entitled "Understanding The Medical and Legal Aspects of Brain Injury Litigation" I am again pleased to be the chair person of this important legal conference to be held at The Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University Medical Center. This is the sixth year that the Brain Injury Association is sponsoring this conference which in the past has been attended by Judges, Lawyers, Insurance Claims examiners and brain injury rehabilitation professionals. The topics scheduled to be covered during this all day conference are:
- Neuropsychological Testing: What It Is: How It Works: What It Means
- Neuropathology of Brain Injury
- Life Care Planning For Persons With Brain Injury
- Financial Considerations for Attorneys Handling Brain Injury Litigation
- Neurobehavioral Changes Following TBI
- Use of Medical Literature in Brain Injury Litigation
- Innovative Techniques Using Demonstrative Evidence in Brain Injury Trials
- Medicare and Medicaid Issues in Brain Injury Settlements
- Ethical Issues In Representing A Client With A Brain Injury
The full program, faculty and registration information can be obtained by clicking here .