Neuroanatomy and Traumatic Brain Injury Presentation

Delivered by: Kathryn Rowe, Physiotherapist Case Manager and Expert Witness

What the session covers

The session provides a practical introduction to neuroanatomy for legal teams. It explains the roles of different areas of the brain, what can happen when those areas are damaged, and how this may affect the way a client presents during litigation, rehabilitation and case management.

The session can also explore diffuse axonal injury and why widespread brain injury can be so damaging, particularly where the effects are not immediately obvious but have a significant impact on function, behaviour and participation in rehabilitation.

• The roles of different areas of the brain
• How brain damage may affect presentation
• Communication and understanding difficulties
• Behavioural and emotional changes
• Fatigue, memory and executive function
• Diffuse axonal injury
• Why widespread brain injury can create complex difficulties
• Challenges for rehabilitation teams and case managers
• Case study discussion

Why this matters for solicitors

This session is suitable for solicitors, deputies, insurers, claims handlers and litigation teams working with clients affected by traumatic brain injury or complex neurological presentation.

• Personal injury solicitors
• Clinical negligence solicitors
• Court of Protection teams
• Deputies
• Insurers
• Claims handlers
• Brain injury litigation teams
• Professional referrers

Session format

The session can be delivered online or in person and can be tailored to your team’s caseload, practice area or learning priorities.

It can be arranged as an introductory neuroanatomy session, a more detailed traumatic brain injury presentation session, or a case study discussion focused on rehabilitation and case management challenges.

• 30-minute introductory session
• 45–60 minute team training session
• Online or in-person delivery
• Case study discussion
• Q&A with clinical input
• Tailored to your team’s caseload