A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who focuses on the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the nervous system and spinal cord ...more»
A physiatrist is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation ...more»
Neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and physiatrists are critical medical professionals in cases of brain injury.
A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in disorders of the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The neurologist plays a most essential and critical role in explaining the mechanism of a traumatic brain injury, the results of the clinical examination, the insignificance of diagnostic testing results (which, despite actual TBI are often negative) ...more»
A neuropsychologist is a clinical psychologist that specializes in brain behavior relationships. They will perform tests on the person to test their intellectual ability and personality. They will research a person’s academic and work record to see what kind of student and employee they were before the accident. They will also interview family members and ...more»
On March 12, 2002, Thomas Dockery, a 34 year old cable splicer for Verizon, suffered a grand mal seizure in his sleep of unknown origin. He'd never before had a ...
Defendants routinely and successfully argue in back and neck injury cases that plaintiff’s injuries pre-existed an accident and no pain and suffering damages should be awarded (even if defendant is ...
On July 29, 2002, then 16 year old Jennifer Gillette underwent a procedure by podiatrist Greg Atlas in which a wart was removed from the side of her left heel. ...
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