Brain Injury Insider

On the 2nd day of brain injury awareness month in the USA, Brain Injury Insider host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the impact of traumatic brain injury on children and their families. Watch: The Little Bird Who Forgot How To Fly ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWYPLu9kNg ) Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a...

Today marks day 1 of Brain Injury Awareness month in the United States of America. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the theme of this year's campaign from the Brain Injury Association of America — "More than my brain injury" —and reveals that over 21,000 Americans now carry a brain injury identification card, provided free by The Brain Injury La...

In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses partner Shana De Caro's recent election as Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/shana-de-caro-biaa/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses a new "rapid" traumatic brain injury blood test from Abbot Labratories. The test, which has received final FDA approval, is able to diagnose a concussion within 15 minutes. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-blood-test/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of recent studies, which conclude that Covid-19 can cause functional and structural brain damage in some individuals. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-19-brain-damage/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a pass...

Anosmia (the loss of smell and taste) is one of the most common symptoms of Covid-19. But it also happens to be a common symptom of traumatic brain injury. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses what causes loss of taste and smell in survivors of head trauma, and how anosmia can be better clinically diagnosed. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/lost-smell...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses some important new rules regarding substitutions in soccer. The new rules, which were recently introduced by the English Premier League, allow for extra substitutions when a player is removed from the field for evaluation of a suspected concussion or head injury. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/soccer/ Brain Injur...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on brain injury survivors, and the considerations that must be given by caregivers, loved ones, and those interacting with TBI survivors during these unprecedented times. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-19-impact/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injur...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important ethical considerations that attorneys and other professionals must keep in mind when working with brain injury survivors. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/ethical-considerations/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the need for a clear pathway to independence following a TBI, and why the Federal Government must develop a cohesive national strategy for supporting brain injury survivors following their injury. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/pathway-to-independence-following-tbi/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The...

In this episode, Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen discusses how brain injury attorneys calculate future loss of earnings for brain injury survivors, and how this is an important factor in obtaining full and fair compensation for an individual's injury. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/loss-of-earnings/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De...

A concussion is a brain injury. But many concussions can remain undiagnosed, and untreated. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important questions that parents, friends, sports coaches, teachers, and medical providers should be asking following a head injury, to ensure proper diagnosis, and a proper plan of care. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/ques...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses life care plans, and why it is so important for brain injury attorneys to have one prepared for their clients by a properly qualified life care planner. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/life-care-plan/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses how a settlement in a brain injury case can impact on an individual's ability to continue to receive Medicaid services. Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fight...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the similarities between "brain fog", a new symptom of Covid-19, and the cognitive issues experienced by many brain injury survivors. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-fog/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a passiona...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses The Brain Injury Identification Card, provided by The Brain Injury Law Firm®. Michael explains why his firm decided a brain identification card was necessary, the details provided on the card, and how brain injury survivors can acquire their own identification card. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-identifi...

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Brain Injury Association of America, Michael Kaplen looks back on the origins of the BIAA, and salutes their incredible work helping brain injury survivors across the United States. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-association-of-america/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP....

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the challenges attorneys face proving brain injury in court, and explains how community testimony can help juries better understand this "invisible injury". Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/proving-brain-injury-court/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen explains how a desire to learn more about the symptoms of one car accident client, led to over 30 years representing victims of traumatic brain injury. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/why-i-became-brain-injury-lawyer/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael...

In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important questions to ask when considering a law firm for your traumatic brain injury case. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/how-to-select-brain-injury-attorney/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the ri...

In this episode Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen answers the common question "what is a mild traumatic brain injury?" Michael covers the medical definition of the term, but also questions whether there's really such a thing as a mild TBI. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/mild-traumatic-brain-injury/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Fir...

In this episode Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen looks at domestic violence and traumatic brain injury, with a focus on the questions domestic violence screeners should be asking victims to identify those who may be at risk of traumatic brain injury. Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/domestic-violence/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro...

Should you be driving after a concussion? In this episode of Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen looks at the facts surrounding concussion and why it’s not safe to drive afterwards. Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/driving-after-concussion/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP....