This book was written to serve as a handbook for legal, insurance and healthcare professionals who require a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts of forensic rehabilitation as they apply to brain injury cases. The text is organized into 12 comprehensive chapters covering: forensic rehabilitation: historical and future perspectives, analysis and management of brain injury, case analysis: a multiaxial approach, the vocational expert in forensic rehabilitation, case management, analysis and management of mild head injury, pediatric brain injury, the psychiatric examination, the neuropsychologic evaluation, malingering, and economic analysis.

An invaluable resource for professionals involved in brain injury litigation, this new edition provides updated information on the use of neuropsychological evidence. The text will allow legal professionals to prepare and anticipate for any situation that may arise during neurolitigation. The material includes: a guide to neuropsychological tests; assessment, evaluation and interpretation; a sample neuropsychological reports; and a comprehensive glossary of neuropsychological terms. Numerous tables, figures, illustrations and photographs also are included.

Now in its 15th year of publication, Brain Injury Update is a monthly digest of news and information from the brain injury research and rehabilitation fields. Expanded summaries of journal articles, research papers, news releases and government reports are provided in a concise, time saving format. Brain Injury Update also provides information on grant opportunities, pharmacological intervention, calls for papers, people in the news, listings of upcoming conferences and symposia, legal and legislative developments and advances in prevention. The convenience of keeping up-to-date with one single publication has made Brain Injury Update the most widely read monthly publication the subject of brain injury!

This professionally produced audio-cassette program is a great introduction to brain and spinal cord injury litigation. Edited by attorney J. Sherrod Taylor, the tape provides practical overview of the unique challenges presented by brain injury cases. Topics covered include: incidence statistics, the principles of neurolaw, assembling the right group of experts, vocational and neuropsychological testing, malingering, trial tips and structured settlements. (45 minutes)