Lexis Nexis The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Brain Injury Litigation
One Year Subscription Only Terms
Subscribers receive the product(s) listed on the Order Form and any Updates made available during the annual subscription period. Shipping and handling fees are not included in the annual price.
Subscribers are advised of the number of Updates that were made to the particular publication the prior year. The number of Updates may vary due to developments in the law and other publishing issues, but subscribers may use this as a rough estimate of future shipments. Subscribers may call Customer Support at 800-833-9844 for additional information.
Subscribers may cancel this subscription by: calling Customer Support at 800-833-9844; emailing customer.support@lexisnexis.com; or returning the invoice marked 'CANCEL'.
If subscribers cancel within 30 days after the product is ordered or received and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a full credit of the price for the annual subscription.
If subscribers cancel between 31 and 60 days after the invoice date and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a 5/6th credit of the price for the annual subscription. No credit will be given for cancellations more than 60 days after the invoice date. To receive any credit, subscriber must return all product(s) shipped during the year at their expense within the applicable cancellation period listed above.
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
Click here to read a review of this title
Related products
-
The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Anatomy and ImpairmentRelease date: April 30, 2009$370.00 -
New!Preorder
Addressing the Jury: Achieving Fair Verdicts in Personal Injury Cases, 3rd EditionNew!Release date: February 03, 2025$145.00 -
The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Demonstrative AdvocacyRelease date: November 30, 2011$375.00