Trial Testimony for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Trial testimony in TBI cases requires translating neuropsychological and vocational findings into jury-accessible explanations of how cognitive deficits affect earning capacity and life care needs.
Checklist
- Prepare jury-accessible visual aids
- Rehearse direct testimony chronology
- Prepare on likely cross-examination themes
- Coordinate with neuropsychologist and economist
Questions to ask the expert
- Can you explain the TBI and its effects in lay terms?
- What occupations can the claimant still perform?
- What is the economic effect of the cognitive deficits?
Timeline
1-2 day-of-trial prep sessions.
Required documents
- Final expert report
- Demonstratives
- Prior deposition transcripts
Common pitfalls
- Overly technical testimony
- Inconsistency with prior deposition
Frequently Asked Questions
How are demonstratives used?
To visualize brain regions affected, occupational demand comparisons, and care timelines.
References
- CDC TBIGovernment
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