Personal Injury & Negligence

4.73

Auto Accidents and the Brain

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 56 minutes
Erik Heninger
Taylor Hill
Jamie Lane
Brian Greenwald
Justin Jones
With Erik Heninger from Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC + 4 others
Recorded November 19, 2024
Product ID 99374

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Overview

TBI, PTSD, and Other Issues at the Intersection of Neuroscience and Law

Embark on an enlightening journey in this CLE, where esteemed doctor and attorney faculty converge to unveil the intricate relationship between brain health and auto accidents. Delve into the traumas that auto accidents inflict on the brain: both physical (TBI) and psychological (PTSD). You will also unravel the underlying psychological dynamics that often serve as precursors to auto accidents, exploring the behavioral and cognitive factors at play. Navigate the intersection of neuroscience and law - register today!

  • Explore the uses and limitations of medical imaging and psychological testing for the diagnosis of TBI.
  • Understand how life experiences vary for TBI patients based on the severity of brain trauma.
  • Delve into PTSD and other psychological traumas that can result from auto accidents.
  • Get strategies for presenting cases involving organic brain injuries and psychological injuries at trial.
  • Review how cognitive impairment and distracted driving impacts the determination of liability.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert J. Kasieta.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Traumatic Brain Injuries: Understanding Physical Trauma
  2. Beyond the Physical: PTSD and Other Psychological Trauma
  3. Trial Strategies for TBI and Psychological Injury Cases
  4. Mind on the Road: Impaired and Distracted Driving
  5. Legal Ethics
Product ID 99374

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Traumatic Brain Injuries: Understanding Physical Trauma

    1. Understanding Brain Anatomy and TBI
      1. Brain Anatomy and Function
      2. Types of Brain Injuries
      3. Evaluating the Severity
    2. Common Signs and Symptoms of Brain Injury
    3. Diagnosis
      1. Psychological and Cognitive Impacts
      2. CT Scans, MRIs, and Other Imaging
      3. Neuropsychological Assessments
    4. Life Experiences and Damages for Patients: Mild vs. Moderate vs. Severe TBI
    5. Treatment and Rehabilitation
  2. Beyond the Physical: PTSD and Other Psychological Trauma

    1. Acute Stress Disorder
    2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    3. Other Psychological Conditions
    4. Psychological Assessments and Diagnosis
    5. Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions
  3. Trial Strategies for TBI and Psychological Injury Cases

    1. Voir Dire and Jury Selection Tips
    2. Evidence and Expert Pointers
    3. Rethinking Order of Witnesses
    4. Direct Examination Strategies
    5. Cross-Examination Questions You Should Always Ask
    6. Closing Argument Techniques
  4. Mind on the Road: Impaired and Distracted Driving

    1. Alcohol- and Drug-Impaired Driving
      1. Alcohol Impairment vs. Marijuana, Opioids, and Other Drugs
      2. Collecting and Understanding BAC Results, Toxicology Reports, and Other Evidence
      3. Litigation Insights
    2. Effects of Cognitive Impairment, Neurological Disorders, and Mental Health Issues on Driving and Liability
    3. Distracted Driving and Technology
      1. Smartphones
      2. In-Vehicle Technologies
      3. Augmented Reality Systems and Other Emerging Technologies
  5. Legal Ethics

    1. Informed Consent
    2. Client Capacity
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Ensuring Proper Handling of Medical Records
    5. Conflicts of Interest

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Erik Heninger
Erik
Heninger
Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
Taylor Hill
Taylor
Hill
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Jamie S Lane
Jamie S.
Lane
Amundsen Davis LLC
Brian D Greenwald
Brian D.
Greenwald
Rehabilitation Specialists
Justin B Jones
Justin B.
Jones
Fee, Smith & Sharp, LLP
Speaker bio
Erik Heninger

Erik Heninger

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
Erik Heninger

is a partner with the firm of Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, where he focuses his practice in representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation ranging from breach of contract to wrongful death. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, The Mississippi Bar, State Bar of Georgia, Birmingham Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association of Justice and the Alabama Association of Justice. Mr. Heninger is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is a former President of the Alabama Association of Justice. He also serves as a Tenth Circuit bar commissioner for the Alabama State Bar and on the Executive Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association. Mr. Heninger earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and his J.D. degree from Cumberland School of Law.

Speaker bio
Taylor Hill

Taylor Hill

Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Taylor Hill

is an attorney Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A. Her practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury litigation. Ms. Hill earned her B.A. degree from University of Georgia and her J.D. degree from University of Miami School of Law. Upon graduation, she was nominated and inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a national honor society for graduating law students and practicing attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing. Ms. Hill is admitted to practice in Florida.

Speaker bio
Jamie S Lane

Jamie S. Lane

Amundsen Davis LLC
Jamie Lane

is a partner with Amundsen Davis in Chicago, Illinois. For the last 33 years, he has successfully litigated high exposure and regulatory compliance matters for clients across the U.S. Mr. Lane has tried nearly 100 jury cases to verdict. He practices in the areas of commercial transportation and general liability litigation, serving clients in the transportation industry dealing with personal injury claims, risk assessment, best practices, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT requirements. Mr. Lane has achieved successful defense verdicts in matters involving total disability, traumatic brain injury and spoliation of evidence. As a member of the firm's Transportation Rapid Response Team, he is responsible for coordinating the securing of evidence, experts, and responding to catastrophic losses throughout Illinois and the Midwest. Mr. Lane also performs monitoring work as appointed counsel at the request of motor carriers, insurers, excess insurers, and corporations concerning catastrophic and complex losses. He is Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated and has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list several times and the Best Lawyers List for 2025.

Speaker bio
Brian D Greenwald

Brian D. Greenwald

Rehabilitation Specialists
Brian Greenwald

is the medical director of Rehabilitation Specialists. He is the associate fellowship director for JFK Johnson's Brain Injury Medicine fellowship. Dr. Greenwald is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Greenwald was fellowship-trained in brain injury rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is board-certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and brain injury medicine. Dr. Greenwald has served on the Board of Trustees for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey since 2002 and is currently the vice president. He has been the recipient of multiple awards for his clinical work, research and teaching. Since 2009, Dr. Greenwald has recognized by his peers through the Castle Connolly surveys as one of the Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area.He has been extensively published in both peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the area of brain injury rehabilitation. Currently Dr. Greenwald is involved in research studies to improve the care of brain injury survivors.

Speaker bio
Justin B Jones

Justin B. Jones

Fee, Smith & Sharp, LLP
Justin Jones

is a senior partner with Fee, Smith & Sharp, LLP. He focuses his practice in civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on bad faith and insurance litigation, commercial litigation, construction liability and defect litigation, products defect litigation, premises liability, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Jones' experience includes representation of individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies from pre-litigation through trial. He has represented clients in both state and federal court and has counseled clients in varying capacities in over thirty Texas counties. He earned his J.D. degree at Tulane University Law School.

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