Author: Bruce H. Stern
Multiple concussions result in greater cognitive deficits
Posted in Brain Injury News
A new study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma examined the lifetime traumatic injury and cognitive domain deficits following traumatic brain injury. Most interesting for those representing clients who sustained mild traumatic brain injuries is the number of prior mild traumatic brain injuries and the role they play in affecting… Continue reading
Head Injury and All-Cause Mortality in Community-Dwelling Adults
Posted in Brain Injury News
I have often written about the increased risk that individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury for suffering further neurologic injury, disease or disorder. A new study published in JAMA Neurology once again highlights the increased risk among individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. The study is… Continue reading
Another Favorable DTI Decision
Posted in Brain Injury News
Another favorable DTI decision has been made in Meadors v. D’Agostino, a case from the United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (October 29, 2020). This case arose out of a car crash where the plaintiff was struck by an 18-wheeler. Because of the crash, plaintiff suffered a traumatic… Continue reading
Federal Court Upholds Admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Testimony
Posted in Brain Injury Legal Cases, Brain Injury News
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York provided another victory for the admissibility of diffusion tensor imaging. Defendant moved in limine to preclude the trial testimony of four of the plaintiff’s expert witnesses. This included the testimony of neuroradiologist Gregory J. Lawler. Defendant argued that Dr. Lawler’s… Continue reading
