Medicolegal

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Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Brain Injuries and Conditions

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California CLE Approved 3 Total
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Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
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Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
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Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 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 58 minutes
Rex Bush
Charles Consagra
Lauren Rasmussen
With Rex C. Bush from Bush Law Firm + 2 others
Recorded August 07, 2024
Product ID 98905

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Overview

Doctor and Seasoned Attorney Insights

Is it normal progression, or did the accident exacerbate a pre-existing brain injury or condition? What can (and can't) brain imaging techniques and neuropsychological tests reveal? This focused guide will help you better understand pre-existing brain injuries and conditions, show you how to identify exacerbation, and reveal strategies for proving it. Get the medical and legal insights you need to better tackle these complex cases - register today!

  • Review pre-existing brain injuries and conditions that can come into play in TBI cases.
  • Understand common symptoms and signs of exacerbation and know what to look for in medical records.
  • Learn how to use medical records, testimony, and other evidence to your advantage.
  • Uncover powerful questions to ask neurologists and neuropsychologists during cross-examination.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Pre-Existing Brain Injuries and Conditions Explained
  2. Medical Documentation and Diagnostic Tests: What You Need to Know and Look for
  3. Strategies for Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Brain Injuries
Product ID 98905

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 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. Pre-Existing Brain Injuries and Conditions Explained

    1. Traumatic Brain Injury: Mild (Concussion) to Severe
    2. Neurological/Neurodegenerative Conditions
    3. Motor Disorders
    4. Neurobehavioral Disorders
  2. Medical Documentation and Diagnostic Tests: What You Need to Know and Look for

    1. Symptoms and Signs of Exacerbation
    2. Medical History and Records
    3. Physical Examinations
    4. Brain Imaging Techniques
    5. Cognitive Tests/Neuropsychological Testing
  3. Strategies for Proving Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Brain Injuries

    1. Differentiating Exacerbation From Normal Progression or Unrelated Conditions
    2. Distinguishing Exacerbation From Other Factors
    3. Demonstrating Causation
    4. Evidence Strategies
    5. Effective Use of Expert Opinions and Witness Testimony
    6. Questions to Ask Neurologists and Neuropsychologists in Cross-Examination

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Rex C Bush
Rex C.
Bush
Bush Law Firm
Charles I Consagra
Charles I.
Consagra
Needle Law Firm
Dr. Lauren Rasmussen
Dr. Lauren
Rasmussen
Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group, LLC
Speaker bio
Rex C Bush

Rex C. Bush

Bush Law Firm
Rex Bush

was inspired to practice personal injury law following the loss of his father in an automobile crash. After handling his first injury case in 1984, he has for the past 25 years dedicated his practice to helping victims of the carelessness of others. Utah Business Magazine recognized Mr. Bush in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 as part of a peer reviewed selection in their Utah Legal Elite for the category of personal injury. The Utah State Bar honored Mr. Bush in 1996 for outstanding service to the legal profession. His biographical entry appears in Who's Who in American Law. His reported cases include Jenkins v. U.S.F.G., 962 P.2d 796 (Utah 1998), a landmark case in the law of arbitration, which has been cited by over 100 treatises, learned journals and appellate cases, including International Arbitration Law and Practice, Domke on Commercial Arbitration, Arbitrage International: Droit et Pratique, Corbin on Contracts, and Couch on Insurance. Mr. Bush has published over 50 articles in print and digital media on personal injury subjects, including "How to Prepare Your Personal Injury Case for Trial," Utah Bar Journal (1998); and "Zipline Injuries on the Rise" (Utah Trial Journal 2017.) A popular speaker, Mr. Bush has, on many occasions, educated other lawyers on personal injury subjects at seminars, such as "Personal Injury from A to Z" (NBI 2018), "Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish" (NBI 2018), "Insurance Coverage Litigation: Secrets Insurance Companies Don't Want Attorneys to Know" (NBI 2017), and "Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Litigation" (NBI 2014). High profile clients, cases and projects include Richard Worthington, the AC/DC case, and the Fen-Phen diet drug litigation.

Speaker bio
Charles I Consagra

Charles I. Consagra

Needle Law Firm
Charles Consagra

is of counsel with Needle Law Firm, where he concentrates in the field of administrative law, with primary specialty in the areas of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation and Social Security. Since 1978, Mr. Consagra has been a part-time faculty member at Keystone College as an instructor in the areas of education, behavioral sciences, criminal justice and business law. He is an instructor in business for graduate students through Marywood University. Mr. Consagra earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton; and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He earned his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology and his Master of Science degree in Ed from Marywood University. Mr. Consagra also holds a M.Div degree and Ph.D. degree (all but dissertations).

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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