Brain Injury Insider: Recent Episodes
Michael Kaplen
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly video update by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®. We cover the latest news and developments in traumatic brain injury, concussion, and brain injury law.Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and as a senior partner in the New York brain injury law firm De Caro & Kaplen, LLP has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
Today is National Concussion Awareness Day.
A time to remind ourselves that a concussion is not just a bump on the head, it’s a brain injury, a public health crisis, and too often, the beginning of a lifelong struggle.
In this episode we cover:
- Why concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- The hidden impact on children, families, and communities
- The consequences of underreporting and insurance denial
- Why federal funding for TBI research and awareness must be protected
- What YOU can do to change the conversation
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaNpOrImvuY
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
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Did you know that falls are not only the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries—they also carry important legal and safety implications?
This September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month.
It’s the perfect time to focus on fall prevention and safety.
Falls can happen to anyone, at any time, and they’re more common than you might think.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf-t6fn_jF4
Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/personal-injury/slip-fall/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Today I want to share some fascinating—and concerning new research.
The research reports that traumatic brain injuries may speed up the aging process in post-9/11 veterans.
Researchers looked at blood samples from over a thousand veterans, most in their 30s.
The study published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation found that veterans with a history of TBI in all degrees of severity showed signs of aging faster at the biological level.
In other words, their bodies were acting older than their actual age.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfBsB1mC0o
Visit our brain injury help hub at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/help/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Today, I would like to spotlight an important new legislative proposal being considered by the New York City Council highlighting the link between domestic violence and brain injury and the need for screening of domestic violence survivors for this invisible injury.
The legislation would require mandatory screening for brain injury among survivors of domestic violence whose injuries often go unrecognized and unsupported.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0MhOna1c3Q&feature=youtu.be
🧠 Learn more about brain injury and domestic violence:
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Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Today, I would like to discuss the tragic midtown Manhattan shooting on July 28, 2025, in which the shooter—Shane Devon Tamura, a 27‑year‑old former high school football player left a suicide note claiming he suffered from CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and blamed the NFL for concealing the dangers of football. He asked for his brain to be studied post‑mortem.
Tamura never played in the NFL—he only played in high school—and there’s conflicting information regarding a history of head trauma or concussions. CTE can only be diagnosed via autopsy.
CTE is a degenerative brain disease marked by abnormal tau protein build‑up.
Symptoms typically appear years after repeated head impacts including memory loss, confusion, mood swings, depression, aggression, and suicidal thoughts.
CTE is not exclusive to football. Repetitive sub concussive hits—or those without obvious symptoms—can be harmful.
It affects not only professional athletes but also high school and college players, as well as athletes in hockey, boxing, soccer, rugby, and even military veterans.
Repetitive head trauma, early exposure to head trauma and concussions, or even repetitive head trauma—especially when not fully recovered from—pose serious risks, even at amateur levels, and can contribute to the development of CTE.
Athletes, coaches, parents, and officials need to be educated to recognize the symptoms of a concussion including headaches, confusion, dizziness, sensitivity to light/sound, and emotional changes.
If there’s any suspicion of a concussion—“when in doubt, keep them out”. No matter the level or sport. Slow, conservative return‑to‑play protocols must be enforced; rest and medical clearance should be required before resuming activity.
My partner Shana De Caro and I opposed the NFL settlement before the Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. We showed the NFL settlement failed to compensate the vast majority of players who suffered the effects of repetitive head trauma.
Discussing CTE we informed the Court, the existing NFL concussion settlement placed an unfair deadline: only players diagnosed with CTE by a certain date could qualify. That excluded many who developed symptoms later in life and were confirmed only after the cut‑off.
Players who were posthumously diagnosed after the settlement deadline could not take part —and were left without support or compensation
This tragedy underscores the need to reconsider how eligibility criteria are structured, what support exists for later‑onset cases, and how funding must follow the science—not arbitrary time limits.”
We mourn all the victims of this shooting.
Tamura’s beliefs—and the mental health crisis he endured—highlight that unresolved trauma, isolation, and untreated symptoms can spiral into tragedy.
But whether or not he actually had CTE, this incident shines a harsh light on the broader consequences of repetitive head injuries across sports.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/y763R4lcU60
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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It’s summertime and today we’re taking a hard look at a fast-growing threat to public safety—electric scooters and e-bikes.
They may be convenient, but they’re causing chaos on our streets—and most people aren’t even aware of the risks.
According to a recent article in USA Today, the statistics are alarming.
Emergency rooms are reporting a spike in injuries, particularly head trauma and traumatic brain injury.
As one trauma surgeon told USA Today, 'We're seeing people come in with fractured skulls, concussions, and brain bleeds—just from what looked like a simple fall.'
And these aren't just riders. Pedestrians—elderly individuals, children, people with disabilities—are being struck or tripping over carelessly discarded scooters.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ojmhToexLhs
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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In this special episode of The Brain Injury Insider, brain injury attorney Michael Kaplen highlights groundbreaking research from the University of Georgia that could change how we treat traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Researchers have developed an experimental drug—CMX-2043—that may help the brain heal itself after trauma by boosting the brain’s antioxidant defenses. Early findings using a swine model show promise in reducing brain damage post-injury.
This episode explores the importance of this research, the current lack of FDA-approved drugs for TBI treatment, and why continued funding for brain injury research is critical.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oJ487AyvOHY
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Today, we celebrate the 4th of July—a day of fireworks, festivities, and the founding ideals of freedom and independence.
I want to pause, and reflect on what independence really means, especially for survivors of traumatic brain injury.
For many of us, July 4th is about barbeques, family gatherings, and patriotic pride.
But for millions of Americans living with a brain injury, independence is not a guarantee.
It’s a daily struggle. A journey. And often, a battle—to reclaim memory, mobility, clarity, or simply the ability to participate in life as they once did.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySIpjrejQM
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Brain Injury Doesn’t Have an End Date, and Neither Should Federal Funding
The proposed federal budget request to Congress eliminates federal funding for critical traumatic brain injury research and education programs.
The proposal includes eliminating funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the umbrella agency responsible for TBI research, including the $8.25 million marked for brain injury research and public education about the dangers of concussions.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMP_Nd36ZtM
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Police officers are more than twice as likely to sustain traumatic brain injuries as compared to the general population according to a new study published in the Journal of Head Trauma.
The study surveyed over 600 police officers in the United Kingdon and found that 38 percent had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury compared to 12 percent of the general population. This is the largest survey to assess the relationship between TBI and law enforcement personnel.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NBinNDj6KlM
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Visit our new Brain Injury Help hub at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/help/
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DvmvJxGP69k
How much head trauma is too much? Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are seeking answers in a groundbreaking new study aimed at identifying the cumulative effects of repetitive head impacts—even those that don’t cause immediate symptoms.
Athletes in contact sports like football and soccer may endure dozens of head hits in a season. Even without a concussion, each hit may contribute to long-term brain damage.
🧠 Key Highlights from the Research:
Special mouthguards worn during games & practice will record the number and force of head impacts.
Blood plasma tests, blink reflex measurements, EEGs, and reaction time analysis will help detect subtle neurological changes.
The goal: Identify biomarkers and neurological patterns that indicate early signs of brain damage—even when athletes feel “fine.”
Led by Dr. Jeffery Bazarian, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Neurology, this multi-university effort could transform how we prevent, diagnose, and treat brain injury—not just in athletes, but also in military service members exposed to repeated head trauma.
📢 This research could help define a critical threshold for brain safety.
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Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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The Harris organization polled over 2,000 American adults on behalf of The Brain Injury Association of America to determine their awareness of brain injury symptoms, causes, and key myths and facts as well as their personal experiences with brain injury.
Many of the poll’s findings raise significant concerns about public awareness of brain injury and misconceptions which need to be considered and addressed by all professionals who interact with brain injury survivors.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/es0dXxlOmd4
Get the facts about brain injury at https://brainlaw.com/tbi-facts/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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March is again designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Led by the Brain Injury Association of America, this year’s campaign is focused on the individual.
Dated research reports every year, at least 2.8 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury, and over 5.3 million Americans are living with brain injury-related disabilities.
The CDC reports that every 9 seconds, someone in the United States will sustain a brain injury.
A concussion is a brain injury.
So, these statistics vastly underestimate the number of individuals who sustain brain injury each year and the number of individuals suffering the lifelong consequences of a brain injury.
This year’s awareness campaign is entitled, My Brain Injury Journey, focusing on significant issues that impact the lives of individuals who have sustained brain damage.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZgeK_75PFVc
Find out more about brain injury at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/help/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Brain Injury for Profit is not new, but now there is a new profit-making endeavor to generate brain damage.
What am I talking about?
It’s called Slap Fighting. It’s billed as a “sport”.
It’s a money-making way to cause concussion and brain damage.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/baubMeFnQxs
Find out more about concussion in sports at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/sports-concussions/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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New research from Tuft’s University suggests that concussions and repetitive head trauma may reactive dormant viruses in the brain triggering neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.
The study examined the Herpes Simplex Virus found in the brains of a high proportion of elderly individuals. The research found the dormant virus can be reactivated by repetitive head trauma mimicking the forces necessary to generate a concussion. The brains were then re-examined and found to have markers of neurodegeneration.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1q25DlRgEQU
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Our armed service members will get some more protection under the National Defense Reauthorization Act passed by Congress in the closing days of 2024.
Weapons must be changed to reduce blast exposure to troops operating these weapons and those in close proximity. Development of future weapon systems must consider brain safety.
Brain injury caused by the sound waves produced during a blast continues to plague our service members.
Amid a growing body of evidence of injuries and devastating symptoms caused by enemy attacks and from routine military activities, Congress and the Department of Defense need to take brain injury our service members seriously.
The signature wound of military service needs to be addressed. This involves more than weapons change. It must include proper screening including tracking brain injury health and cognitive issues throughout a member’s career, expanded TBI treatment and follow up programs both before and after discharge.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GENK1XEaDAY
Find out more about traumatic brain injury in veterans and the US military at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/veterans/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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In this, the last edition of The Brain Injury Insider for 2024, I would like to discuss one of the most difficult issues faced by brain injury survivors and their families. That issue is medical insurance benefits and the ability to obtain care.
In 2025, we need to ensure adequate insurance coverage following a brain injury is available to brain injury survivors.
Together we can create a movement to enact meaningful change and meaningful insurance coverage.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG3y7S18VwU
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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The increased risk of stroke following any type of traumatic brain injury is well known.
A new comprehensive review of the medical literature in an article entitled Risk of Stroke After a Traumatic Brain Injury, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the ACTA Neurological Journal this November, confirms this link.
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and is associated with increased risk of neurological disorders including seizure disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
This comprehensive literature review confirms the relationship between traumatic brain injury and stroke.
The review found across the spectrum of all types of TBI, mild, moderate, and severe, patients were at an increased risk of both ischemic strokes caused by a blood clot in the brain and hemorrhagic stroke caused by bleeding within the brain.
This risk of stroke is at the highest levels in the first three months following any traumatic brain injury pointing to the need for careful monitoring of all patients suffering TBI for the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Although the risk then goes down, it is not eliminated, and patients still need to be monitored.
In patients who may have developed a carotid or vertebral artery dissection, bleeding in an artery of the neck following neck trauma, in patients taking anti-coagulation medication, blood thinners which increases the risk of bleeding, and in the elderly, monitoring for stroke is essential following a traumatic brain injury.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/V-5B03pGodE
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP are nationally recognized experts in stroke malpractice and misdiagnosis cases https://brainlaw.com/medical-malpractice/stroke-misdiagnosis/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Screening of patients in hospital emergency departments for concussions and other types of traumatic brain injury is challenging due to the many ways symptoms may manifest.
Repeated studies have shown that emergency departments often fail to properly diagnose concussions leading to the inability of individuals to receive timely or proper treatment.
And even when a concussion is diagnosed, there is often a failure to assess the patient for a risk of future consequences previously called the post-concussion syndrome and now known as persistent post concussive symptoms.
A new study emphasizes the need to screen patients for ocular difficulties in the emergency department as an accurate tool to assess the risk of developing long term post-concussion consequences.
The study examines screening for convergence insufficiency symptoms.
Convergence insufficiency affects the ability of both eyes to work together to form a single image resulting from damage to the nerves controlling eye muscles.
Common symptoms include visual fatigue, double vision, headaches, or trouble concentrating.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/65NdFZetldk
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Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Evidence continues to accumulate regarding repetitive head trauma as a cause of brain damage.
A survey of boat team veterans conducted by a retired chief revealed that nearly all of the 300 respondents had experienced concussion symptoms from riding on high-speed boats, with many still suffering years later.
Find out more about traumatic brain injury in Veterans and the US Military at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/veterans/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Last week, Shana De Caro and I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Luminary of the Year tribute sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America, honoring its founder, Marilyn Price Spivak.
Marilyn’s vision in 1981 of establishing what was then known as the National Head Injury Foundation has been the guiding light for the mission of the Brain Injury Association in providing help, hope and healing to the millions of Americans living with a brain injury and just as important, to their families.
I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Marilyn for many years and working with her to improve the lives of brain injury survivors.
Founded in her kitchen by a group of parents who desired a better future for their children suffering from the tragic consequences of catastrophic brain damage, Marilyn’s leadership and relentless commitment to the mission of the association has helped to create the nation’s oldest, largest, and most influential brain injury advocacy organization.
As the voice of brain injury, the association under its capable leadership endeavors to improve the quality of life of all people afflicted by a brain injury across their lifespan through advancing prevention, awareness, research, treatment, education, and advocacy.
Shana De Caro, as past chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America, and myself as past president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State congratulates, Marilyn, on this well-deserved tribute and extend our thanks and gratitude for her tireless work to illuminate, inspire, and shape the work of the Brain Injury Association of America.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2euAJBoVX8
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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In a victory for the brain injury community, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic health condition.
CMS has added TBI to its list of chronic conditions for chronic special needs through its Medicare Advantage program effective for the January 2025 plan year This significant addition was made though the advocacy efforts of The Brain Injury Association of America who will continue to fight to expand coverage for all types of brain injury with the ultimate goal of greater coverage across all forms of public and private insurance.
This is an important first step in advocacy efforts to expand coverage for brain injury beyond acute care and helps to make the case that brain injury should be treated by healthcare providers as a chronic condition like heart disease or diabetes.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QVvZ3YuG4NQ
Find out more about brain injury at https://brainlaw.com/tbi-facts/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Despite what long term disability insurance carriers may respond to claims made by brain injury survivors for long term disability benefits, not everyone gets better after sustaining a traumatic brain injury.
Recent long term medical studies have concluded that the cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences of a traumatic brain injury, including a concussion can result in long term impairments.
These studies establish contrary to past opinions, most symptoms of concussion are not resolved within 3 months post-injury.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YAghfh3P9u8
Legal assistance and representation for brain injury survivors: https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Today, I have some good news to share with all those who are interested in improving the lives of brain injury survivors, educating the public about brain injury, and preventing future brain injuries from occurring.
The Brain Injury Association of America and the United States Brain Injury Alliance have agreed to merge into a single organization, under the auspices of The Brain Injury Association of America.
This merger will bring individual state Brain Injury Alliance Association affiliates back into The Brain Injury Association of America, enhancing the largest national network dedicated to providing direct support and advocacy for individuals with brain injuries.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jdMIJpOnIko
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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A new study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 25 % of patients thought to be unresponsive and diagnosed as being in the vegetative or minimally conscious state had some degree of conscious awareness.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/2WenSM2iacg
Find more brain injury study and research news visit https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/studies/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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Over 50% of law enforcement officers reported a prior head injury involving loss of consciousness or being dazed or confused, or a gap in memory, all signs of a traumatic brain injury following on the job encounters or sports related injury when surveyed about past head injuries.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lfzvePsPCc4
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Brain injury continues to be a significant cause of disability and death for children of all ages.
Pediatric brain injury leads to over 500,000 visits to hospital emergency departments each year and about 60,000 hospitalizations in the United States.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vHlE0DOZln4
If your child has suffered a brain injury through the negligence or nefarious actions of another individual, the attorneys at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/for-parents/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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You have been told, you made a full recovery from your concussion.
So, can that concussion impact your cognitive abilities as you age?
A new study published in the journal Neurology shows it can.
The study found that suffering a concussion early in life increased the incidence of cognitive decline in those over the age of 65.
If you or a loved one has suffered a concussion in New York through the negligence of another party, find out how our firm can help at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/sue-concussion/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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According to the National Aphasia Association about 2 million Americans have aphasia, but most Americans have never heard of this term or this condition.
During Aphasia Awareness Month let’s raise awareness of this debilitating condition and its impact on the person and those around them.
Watch this video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/pMj0d8NX7iU
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Serious adverse events continue to plague heath care organizations causing preventable injury and needless death to patients.
The Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, each year publishes data on a “sentinel event”, a patient safety event that results in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm which is preventable.
The Joint Commission Sentinel Event Data 2023 Annual Review again reports record high levels of patient care errors.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFzd0yBRFhw
Find out more about the legal process of suing a doctor hospital for medical malpractice at https://brainlaw.com/medical-malpractice/hospital-malpractice/sue-doctor-hospital/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses whether you should speak to the other side's insurance company if you were involved in an accident. The simple answer: no, no, and no!
Watch this video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kyCRh2VypWQ
If you were injured in an accident in New York that wasn't your fault, find out how the personal injury attorneys at De Caro & Kaplen can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. https://brainlaw.com/personal-injury/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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The ongoing war in Ukraine highlights the significant link between combat and brain trauma, with The New York Times reporting that 90% of soldiers treated in hospitals have suffered from blast-related or other types of brain injuries.
Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/veterans/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Brain injury of any kind is a leading cause of disability in the United States and throughout the world. It’s time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (“CDC”) designate brain injury as a chronic condition.
Find out more about brain injury at https://brainlaw.com/tbi-facts/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses alarming statistics, which reveal a 49-fold increase in the number of eBike riders who seek care in an emergency department for a head injury.
Find out more about bicycle accidents at https://brainlaw.com/vehicle-accident-lawyers/bicycle-accidents/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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This year, Brain Injury Awareness Day takes on special significance for the millions of Americans who sustain an acquired or traumatic brain injury each year.
Today, we will advocate for the reauthorization of The Traumatic Brain Injury Act which provides needed funding for research and support to improve outcomes for persons with brain injury.
Brain Injury can affect anyone, anytime, and any place. It does not discriminate based on race, income, sex, or age. This landmark legislation first enacted in 1976 addresses TBI prevention, research, and service delivery through state grants.
Did you know that brain injury is a significant public health issue, and brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability for those over 65 and our nation’s youth?
Did you know over 3.4 million Americans will sustain a brain injury each year?
Today, Shana and I will join the Brain Injury Association of America and other brain injury advocacy groups for a rally on Capitol Hill supporting this important legislation.
We are committed to improving the lives of all who suffer the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral consequences of any type or kind of brain injury by providing care, rehabilitation, and benefits.
We are committed to obtaining appropriate funding, education, awareness, and advocacy on behalf of all people with brain injury.
So, we look forward to seeing many of you today and for those who can’t make it today, we look forward to seeing you in the future in support of this important legislation.
Find out more about Brain Injury Awareness Month at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/brain-injury-awareness-month/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses Brain Injury Awareness Month 2024, and why spreading awareness, and advocating for survivors of this invisible injury is more important than ever.
Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/brain-injury-awareness-month/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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From the outside looking in, a brain injury is difficult to understand. From the inside looking out, a brain injury is difficult to describe. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses some important information brain injury survivors may need to say to you, to help you understand their experience of living with this "invisible" injury.
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In the 100th episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen shares positive news of research into a new treatment that has been found to be effective in improving attention, planning, and organization in individuals with traumatic brain injury between the ages of 3 and 18.
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the conclusions of a new study, which recommends delaying nonurgent surgery for patients with traumatic brain injuries of all severities.
Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysq7qtLPD5Q
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses new research, which may help us understand the mechanism of how Covid-19 causes lasting neurological and brain damage.
Find out more about Covid-19 and brain damage at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/covid-disability/
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcYVCKhqmAk
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the current method of classifying brain injuries, and why this outdated classification can lead to misunderstandings in treatment, consequences, and rehabilitation for brain injury survivors.
Listen to an audio version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvJzlDaZAr8
Find out more about brain injury classification at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/classification/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses New York's antiquated wrongful death law, its inherently unjust nature, and why it must be updated to reflect family and relationship dynamics in the 21st Century.
Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses a stunning new study, which estimates 800,000 individuals each year are victims of misdiagnosis. This includes 371,000 people whose death is attributable to a misdiagnosis and 424,000 who sustain serious injury and disability.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/misdiagnosis-report/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the Traumatic Brain Injury Act, which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on the 29th July 1996, and asks, 27 years on from the Act taking effect, how much progress have we made in addressing the challenges and needs of brain injury survivors?
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/traumatic-brain-injury-act/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses drowning, which is the leading cause of death for children under 4 in the United States, how near drowning often leads to brain injury, and important safety measures that can help to prevent swimming pool accidents.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/drowning/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the importance of choosing the right law firm for your brain injury case, and explains why De Caro & Kaplen are uniquely positioned to assist brain injury survivors both in and out of the court room.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/choosing-law-firm-brain-injury/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Who you choose to represent you in your brain injury lawsuit can make all the difference in the world. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses your right to change attorneys at any time, and some important reasons why you may want to consider doing so.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/change-your-brain-injury-lawyer/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses troubling statistics regarding the prevalence of strokes in America, and the critical need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to minimize damage to the brain, and increase the chances of a positive outcome.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/stroke-facts-statistics/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, which reveals that experiencing multiple concussions, regardless of severity, increases the chances of long-term cognitive impairment.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/multiple-concussions/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Over 450,000 United States military service personnel have sustained traumatic brain injuries from the years 2020 to 2022, yet the Department of Defense failed to consistently implement policies and procedures, to determine the care needed for these service members according to a new report issued by the Inspector General for the Department of Defense (DOD).
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses an insensitive and damaging comment made by Senator McConnell to the media following his recent concussion and recovery.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/senator-mcconnell-concussion/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses construction accidents - the leading cause of workplace-related traumatic brain injury in the United States.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/construction-accidents/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of a new study by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which show that 1 in 18 patients receive an incorrect diagnosis in hospital emergency departments. Five of the top ten misdiagnosed conditions in the study were related to brain injury and brain damage.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/emergency-department-malpractice/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen interviews Erin Newcomb, the recipient of De Caro & Kaplen's 2023 Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship award.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/erin-newcomb/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in the United States. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses why spreading awareness about the public health crisis that is traumatic brain injury is critical for improving the lives of millions of Americans.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-awareness-month-2023
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, and how Carbon Monoxide affects the brain.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
For more information visit our Carbon Monoxide web page at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/carbon-monoxide-attorney/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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The Time To Act On These Issues Affecting Brain Injury Survivors Is NOW
In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses some of the issues brain injury survivors will face in 2023, and calls for urgent action to improve the lives of persons with a brain injury, their family, and friends.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/2023-observations/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Argentina beat France in a thrilling World Cup final yesterday. But while the World Cup was packed with excellent soccer, there were a number of incidents throughout the tournament which highlighted the damange that heading the ball, and other impacts can cause to the brain. In this video, Michael Kaplen argues that, post World Cup, it's time FIFA and other associations reflect, then take decisive and immediate action on heading and concussions in soccer.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/world-cup-heading/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, and urges more Representatives to join the task force in 2023.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-task-force/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the continued misrepresentation of brain injury by the media, and in particular the portrayal of a character suffering from traumatic identity amnesia in a new Netflix film starring Lindsay Lohan.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/hollywood/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Interaction with family and friends during holiday gatherings can be a difficult time for persons with a brain injury. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen explains why.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/holiday-message/
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Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the crazy witness testimony in the lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) charging them with negligence in the death of former USC linebacker Matthew Gee, who played between 1988 and 1992-92.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/ncaa-lawsuit/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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Many symptoms associated with long Covid are similar to those found after a concussion or other type of brain injury. In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses problems faced by Covid "long haulers" when filing disability insurance claims.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-disability/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
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In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses necessary accommodations following a brain injury, which may be necessary to assist survivors overcome and offset injury related limitations.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/accommodations-following-brain-injury/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses key services and support for individuals with a brain injury.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/services-support/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the troubling statistics surrounding domestic violence in the United States, and the clear links between intimate partner violence and brain injury.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/domestic-violence-awareness-month-2022/
Find out more about traumatic brain injury and domestic violence at https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/domestic-violence/
Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.
Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate of the rights of brain injury survivors, and has been fighting on their behalf for over 40 years.
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
Toll Free: (866) 272-4652
e: help@brainlaw.com
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In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the gross mishandling of Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, and why it's time the NFL were held fully accountable for their negligence.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tua-concussion/
In this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of a new study which examines the impact of screen time on concussion recovery.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/screen-time/
In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the vastly underestimated prevalence of brain injury in the United States.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-prevalence/
In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen dispels some of the common myths surrounding brain injury and concussions.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/myths/
In this episode of Brain Inury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the importance of selecting the right attorney or law firm for your brain injury case, and suggests some questions to ask potential attorneys before making a decision.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/legal-representation/
Should you be driving after a concussion? In this episode of Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen looks at the facts surrounding concussion and why it’s not safe to drive afterwards.
Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/driving-after-concussion/