Medicolegal

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The Brain, Explained: An Attorney's Guide

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Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
John Cinti
Peter Blumenthal
Lauren Rasmussen
With John M. Cinti from Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC + 2 others
Recorded January 26, 2024
Product ID 97847

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Overview

Neuropsychologist and Seasoned Attorney Insights on Brain Injuries and PTSD

Injuries that are felt but not seen pose a particular challenge for attorneys. And none are as challenging as brain injuries or psychological trauma. This all-about-the-brain program combines neuropsychologist and litigator insights to provide you with new perspectives on these high-stakes cases. Strengthen your knowledge and skills - register today!

  • Benefit from the combined perspectives of neuropsychologist and attorney faculty.
  • Explore the anatomy of the human brain, how it works, and how injuries impede its functions.
  • Understand the subjective and objective tools doctors use to evaluate traumatic brain injury.
  • Review the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and learn how to bring a successful claim.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Anatomy of the Brain
  2. Brain Injuries Primer
  3. Psychological Injuries/PTSD for Attorneys
  4. Litigation Strategies
Product ID 97847

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. The Anatomy of the Brain

    1. Key Terms and Definitions
    2. Brain Anatomy and Functioning
    3. Leading Medical Resources
  2. Brain Injuries Primer

    1. Types of Brain Injuries and How They Occur
    2. Symptoms
    3. Clinical Examination, Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, and Their Limitations
    4. Mild vs. Moderate vs. Severe Brain Injury
    5. Treatment and Recovery
    6. Recent Advances in TBI Diagnosis and Treatment
    7. What You Should Look for in Medical Records
  3. Psychological Injuries/PTSD for Attorneys

    1. Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria
    2. TBI and PTSD
    3. Proving PTSD
    4. Working With Trauma-Exposed Clients
  4. Litigation Strategies

    1. Proving Injury
    2. Determining Damages
    3. Settlement Challenges and Negotiation Tips
    4. Working With (and Against) the Experts

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

John M Cinti
John M.
Cinti
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
Dr. Peter Blumenthal
Dr. Peter
Blumenthal
Peter Blumenthal, MD, PA
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen
Dr. Lauren
Rasmussen
Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Speaker bio
John M Cinti

John M. Cinti

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
John Cinti

is an attorney with the law firm of Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers, LLP, where he has focused his practice on civil litigation, concentrating on personal injury with an emphasis on matters involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Additionally, Mr. Cinti has regularly brought his talents to the aid of clients in disputes involving breach of contract and a variety of commercial torts. He also has significant experience in assisting clients in various aspects of insurance coverage, including bad faith claims, declaratory judgment, and insurance agent/broker malpractice. Mr. Cinti was designated a certified civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2004. He is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State, and Pennsylvania bar associations. Mr. Cinti earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark.

Speaker bio
Dr. Peter Blumenthal

Dr. Peter Blumenthal

Peter Blumenthal, MD, PA
Peter Blumenthal

is an occupational physician with training in pharmacology and toxicology, and clinical experience in trauma. Dr. Blumenthal learned to understand illnesses caused by toxic exposure during fellowship training in clinical pharmacology and toxicology. He learned injury management during 12,000 hours as an emergency physician. Dr. Blumenthal is versed in both prevention and care of work-related injuries and illnesses. Since 1993, he has conducted over 36,000 independent medical exams, including long term disability assessments. Dr. Blumenthal earned his M.D. degree and a Dr. med. degree in Bonn, Germany; trained in clinical pharmacology at Tulane; trained in clinical pharmaco-kinetics at the State University of New York at Buffalo; and earned his M.P.H. (Master of Public Health) degree at Rutgers. He has maintained an academic affiliation as clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Blumenthal is a diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine in occupational medicine, as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). Locally, he is a member of the Essex County Medical Society (past president and current chair of the Medical-Legal Liaison Committee); regionally as a member of the Medical Society of New Jersey (First VP); and nationally as a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (past Speaker of the House).

Speaker bio
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Dr. Lauren Rasmussen

Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Lauren Rasmussen

is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment planning of neurological diseases and disorders and health-related conditions. Dr. Rasmussen has been recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as being a competent forensic provider. As such, she has served as an expert witness in many cases involving traumatic brain injury, competency, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other psychological conditions as part of a claim involved in litigation. Dr. Rasmussen also specializes in workers’ compensation claims and often provides second medical opinions on injuries/damages in question. She has a special interest in fitness for duty evaluations for individuals looking to return to work or whose capacity to complete their workplace duties are being questioned. From a clinical perspective, Dr. Rasmussen frequently evaluates patients who are concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with progressive neurocognitive conditions. She also assesses for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities in adults (and for accommodations needed on standardized testing or in the classroom), psychiatric conditions, and presurgical clearance. Dr. Rasmussen often works with bariatric surgery candidates and patients who need presurgical clearance for major spinal surgeries and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. Outside of the office environment, Dr. Rasmussen enjoys rigorous fitness endeavors, spending time with her husband and two daughters, and traveling. She is also involved in consultation work with several neurorehabilitation hospitals throughout the state of Louisiana and occasionally has the privilege to serve as an adjunct faculty member at LSU.

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