Justia Connect Webinars “Mild” Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases: Understanding, Developing and Litigating

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“Mild” Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases: Understanding, Developing and Litigating

“Mild” traumatic brain injuries are often misunderstood—this presentation cuts through the assumptions and scrutinizes what the science actually supports, what it doesn’t, and where the gray areas live. It delivers a clear-eyed, evidence-driven framework for evaluating mTBI claims, separating legitimate findings from overreach so that any party can appreciate the role (or lack thereof) a mTBI claim may play during litigation.

Topics covered include:

Personal Injury Insurance Law

Agenda:

Introductory Overview

General information about mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI)
Introduction to misconceptions about mTBIs

Identifying and Classifying a Mild TBI (mTBI)

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) August 2023 Guidelines
The who, what, when and how of mTBI evaluations and case analysis

The Role (or Not) of Radiographic Imaging, Including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)

Usefulness of the various types of imaging
Implications for your case and mTBI evaluation

Building or Dismantling a mTBI Case

Analyzing the factual circumstances from the scene and beyond
Symptoms and persistency of a mTBI
The potential roles and responsibilities of experts

Questions and Answers

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

Originally broadcast: July 10, 2026 10:00 AM PT

Webinar Highlights

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00:00 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

James Perry, the speaker, emphasizes the significant impact of TBIs, with estimates of 50 million cases globally and a cost of $400 billion. He discusses the categorization of TBIs into mild, moderate, and severe, noting that most are classified as mild. James highlights misconceptions about TBIs and stresses the importance of follow-up care, citing statistics that many with mild TBIs do not receive it. The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) guidelines are discussed, with James noting their recent updates in 2023.

11:17 ACRM Guidelines and Diagnosis

James discusses the 2023 ACRM guidelines as a significant tool for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs). He explains mechanisms of injury, including linear and multiaxial forces, and their implications for brain injury. Confounding factors such as substance use are considered in diagnosis. James emphasizes the importance of loss of consciousness as an indicator of mTBI. He notes that a diagnosis does not guarantee substantial damages in legal cases.

22:42 Imaging in TBI Cases

James explains the role of imaging in diagnosing TBIs, distinguishing between complicated and non-complicated cases based on imaging findings. He highlights the limitations of CT scans in detecting certain types of brain injuries. James emphasizes the importance of experts in interpreting imaging results. He discusses the routine occurrence of normal CT results in mild TBI cases and notes the reluctance to use CT scans on minors due to radiation concerns.

39:15 Diffusion Tensor Imaging

James introduces diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) as a debated tool in TBI cases, advocating for its admissibility. He discusses the general acceptance of DTI technology in the scientific community and its use in clinical settings. He explains the differences between the Kelly-Frye and Daubert standards in evaluating scientific evidence in court. James emphasizes the importance of understanding the control group in DTI analysis for accurate comparisons.

46:41 Concluding Advice

James emphasizes the importance of understanding a client's symptoms and baseline behavior. He discusses the role of neuropsychological examinations in identifying specific deficits caused by TBIs. James highlights the importance of rehabilitation and therapy for both legal cases and client well-being. He advises starting with definitions and guidelines to understand TBI cases, using AI tools to assist in research.

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Speaker

James Perry Partner
Atticus Injury Law, PC

James G. Perry is a trial and litigation partner with Atticus Injury Law, PC, with a focus on personal injury and products liability matters. James is a former homicide prosecutor, who now handles catastrophic injury, wrongful death, government liability, premises liability, and defective medical devices and commercial products cases, among other areas. James also spends a great deal of time writing about and speaking on traumatic brain injuries and related neurocognitive issues. At his core, James is trial attorney, with over fifty jury trials completed, who serves as a Trial Coach for his alma matter, Berkeley Law School. He can be reached at james@atticusinjurylaw.com. Read More ›

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