Brain Injury Claims - The Need for Accurate Quantification

Introduction

Brain injury affects people of all ages and can arise in the context of clinical negligence and personal injury.

This webinar will consider the wide variety of disabilities that such injury may cause and the implications for earnings, care and housing. Understanding neuro-radiology and the clinical and diagnostic importance of MRI and CT scans will also be discussed.

This webinar is recommended for those involved in bringing or defending cases involving patients with brain injury.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The importance of witness statements to demonstrate the everyday effects of the brain injury
• The choice of appropriate experts in such fields as neurology, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, care/occupational therapy and accommodation
• Mental capacity issues and the need for medical evidence in support
• If the claimant lacks capacity, the implications of this for litigation and settlement approval
• Deputyship costs and appropriate expert evidence
• Presentation of a large and complex schedule which is clear and accurate
• The use of periodical payments for brain injured children and adults