The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Brain Injury Litigation

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