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The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Brain Injury Litigation

This guide provides simple explanations of the medical conditions and terms you'll encounter in a brain injury case. Written in three-phase chronological approach, the guide is designed to show you how to conduct a brain injury case from start to finish.
Publication Language: English
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$415.00
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Published: January 01, 2005
ISBN/ISSN: 9780433448266

Product description

Roger Oatley and John McLeish, two highly regarded personal injury lawyers, bring a wealth of experience to this challenging topic. They are both certified specialists in civil litigation and restrict their practice to plaintiff side personal injury and death claims.

A Three Phase Approach

This guide provides simple explanations of the medical conditions and terms you'll encounter in a brain injury case. Written in three-phase chronological approach, the guide is designed to show you how to conduct a brain injury case from start to finish - all in one convenient volume.

Part one begins with the basic anatomy of a brain injury. You will learn:

  • How the brain and central nervous system work
  • The mechanisms of a brain injury
  • Signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
  • The myth of the mild brain injury
  • Measurement of brain injury and outcome predictors

Part two explores what is involved in preparing for trial in a brain injury case, including:

  • Case strategy
  • Accident benefits system
  • Role and limitations of neuro-imaging
  • Role of the neurologist
  • Use and abuse of neuropsychology
  • Role of lay witnesses
  • Proving economic loss

Part three focuses on the trying ofa brain injury case. Topicsinclude:

  • Opening address
  • Effective use of demonstrable evidence in brain injury case
  • Effective strategies for examination in chief
  • Cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist
  • Effective proof of long term care costs
  • Techniques and strategies for mild brain injury cases
  • Closing to a jury in a brain injury case



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