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Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 120: What Is The Risk of Stroke After a Traumatic Brain Injury?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 rela...2024-12-1903 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 111: Brain Injury in Children (Pediatric Brain Injury)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/vHlE0DOZln4If 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/B...2024-08-0604 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 107: Should you speak with the other side's insurance company if you were involved in an accident?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/kyCRh2VypWQIf 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/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly...2024-06-1002 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 104: eBikes and Head InjuriesIn 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/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, L...2024-03-1302 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 102: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2024In 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/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, N...2024-02-2305 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 101: What Brain Injury Survivors Need You to KnowFrom 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.Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1qwbsEJiJFkFind out more about Brain Injury at https://brainlaw.com/help-guides/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Ka...2024-02-0903 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 100: Research Finds New Treatment May Improve Common Cognitive TBI SymptomsIn 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.De Caro & Kaplen, LLP228 E. 45th Street, S...2024-01-3002 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 99: Delaying Nonurgent Surgery For Patients With a TBIIn 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=Ysq7qtLPD5QSubscribe to Brain Injury Insider https://brainlaw.com/insider/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 f...2024-01-1903 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 98: Long Covid and Brain Damage Update (New Research)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=QcYVCKhqmAkBrain 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 o...2024-01-1202 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 97: How Are Brain Injuries Classified?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=jvJzlDaZAr8Find 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 i...2024-01-0502 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 96: New York’s Antiquated Wrongful Death Law Needs to be UpdatedIn 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.De Caro & Kaplen, LLP 2023-10-2605 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 95: Report Reveals 800,000 Individuals Are Victims of Misdiagnosis Each YearIn 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/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 o...2023-08-1804 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 94: 27 Years of The Traumatic Brain Injury ActIn 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 p...2023-07-2703 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 92: Drowning, near drowning, and brain injuryIn 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 s...2023-07-2104 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 92: Choosing a Law Firm For Your Brain Injury CaseIn 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 s...2023-06-1603 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 91: Should You Change Your Brain Injury Attorney?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 r...2023-06-0202 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 90: Stroke Facts And StatisticsMay 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/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate a...2023-05-2202 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 89: Multiple ConcussionsIn 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/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.2023-05-1003 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 87: A Message for Senator McConnell; Concussions Are No Joking MatterIn 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/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 2023-04-2004 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 86: Construction Accidents - The Leading Cause of Workplace-Related TBI in the United StatesIn 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.De Caro & Kaplen, LLP228 E. 45th S...2023-04-1005 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 85: Emergency Department MalpracticeIn 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 C...2023-03-1704 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 84: Interview with 2023 Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship winner Erin NewcombIn 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.De Caro & Kaplen, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, N...2023-03-1215 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 83: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2023March 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-2023Support the Brain Injury Association of America: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=biausa&id=287Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & K...2023-03-1006 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 82: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Brain DamageIn 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/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 o...2023-01-2305 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 81: The Time To Act On These Issues Affecting Brain Injury Survivors Is NOWThe Time To Act On These Issues Affecting Brain Injury Survivors Is NOWIn 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/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen is a...2023-01-1603 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 80: Post World Cup, It’s Time For A Total Ban On Heading In SoccerArgentina 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/Brain Injury Insider is...2022-12-1908 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 79: The Brain Injury Task ForceIn 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/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, LLP228 E. 45t...2022-12-0903 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 78: Hollywood Continues to Perpetuate Misinformation About Brain InjuryIn 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/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 o...2022-12-0202 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 77: A Holiday Message From Brain Injury InsiderInteraction 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/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 & K...2022-11-2203 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 76: NCAA Lawsuit - This is CRAZYIn 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 h...2022-11-1106 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 75: Covid DisabilityMany 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 b...2022-11-0405 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 74: Accommodations Following a Brain InjuryIn 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 & K...2022-10-2807 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 73: Services And Support For Brain Injury SurvivorsIn 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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017 2022-10-2108 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 72: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022October 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 K...2022-10-1908 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 71: The Gross Mishandling Of Tua Tagovailoa’s ConcussionIn 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/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 Car...2022-10-0606 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 70: Does Screen Time Impact Recovery From Concussions?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/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, LLP228 E...2022-09-3004 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 69: The Prevalence Of Brain Injury In The United StatesIn 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/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, N...2022-09-2104 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 68: Brain Injury MythsIn 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/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017 2022-09-1206 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 67: Legal Representation For Brain Injury SurvivorsIn 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/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 f...2022-09-0205 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 65: Blood Tests To Predict Outcome In Severe Brain Injury CasesIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of a new study, which reports that blood tests taken on the day of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can accurately predict which patients are likely to die or survive with severe disability, and the clinical and ethical implications of this development.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-outcome-tests/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen is a...2022-08-2404 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 64: NFL 'Race-Norming' UpdateIn this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen updates on the 'race-norming' controversy, which denied (and continues to deny) many players the compensation they were entitled to in the NFL class action brain injury case.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/nfl-race-norming-update/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 f...2022-08-1904 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 63: Study Demonstrates Causal Link Between Repetitive Head Impacts and CTEIn this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses important news about a new study which demonstrates a clear causal link between repetitive head impacts and CTE.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/cte-study/Link to study: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.938163/fullBrain 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 f...2022-08-0508 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 62: Former Rugby Union Players Take Legal Action Over Brain InjuriesIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses news of a huge class action suit on behalf of 185 former rugby players against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union. The players, represented by Rylands Law in the UK, have been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and other irreversible neurological impairments.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/rugby-class-action/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen i...2022-07-2906 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 61: Trial Banning Heading In Soccer For Under-12s Approved In EnglandIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael discusses the recent approval of a trial in England banning heading in soccer for under-12s, and the known links between heading a soccer ball and brain injury.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/heading-soccer-under-12s/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 f...2022-07-2404 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 60: The Signs And Symptoms Of A StrokeIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the signs and symptoms of a stroke, and how time is of the essence when it comes to recognizing and reacting to those symptoms.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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll Free: (866) 272-4652e...2022-07-0104 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 59: Headaches and Traumatic Brain InjuryJune is headache and migraine awareness month. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the link between headaches and traumatic brain injury.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/headaches-tbi/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, LLP228 E. 45th S...2022-06-2403 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 58: Brain Injury Is A DiseaseIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen reviews research on the chronic effects of brain injury, and argues its time public health officials and insurance carriers recognize the long-term consequences of brain trauma and classify traumatic brain injury as a disease entity.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-disease/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, a...2022-06-1709 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 57: Survey Finds Half Of Americans Believe Tackle Football Is Inapproriate For ChildrenIn this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of a new survey, which revealed that 46% of Americans believe tackle football is an inappropriate sport for children.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tackle-football-survey/View our interactive map tracking youth tackle football legislation at https://brainlaw.com/youth-tackle-football/Watch Michael's statement to the New York State Assembly Committee On Health https://brainlaw.com/brain-injuries/assembly-bill-a02692/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury...2022-04-2206 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 56: Report Calls For New System For Classifying Traumatic Brain InjuryIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses a new report by the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, which calls for a new system for classifying traumatic brain injury.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-roadmap/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 C...2022-04-1504 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 55: Aphasia - The brain injury afflicting Bruce Willis and 2 million other AmericansIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses Aphasia - the brain injury that has been in the news recently due to Bruce Willis's retirement from acting due to the condition.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/aphasia/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.2022-04-0803 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 54: TBI In The Prison PopulationIn this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the prevalence of TBI in America's prison population, and echoes the CDC's recommendations for new research to develop better methods for identifying inmates with a history of TBI, and for more support for those who are identified as having a brain injury while incarcerated.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-prison-population/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen i...2022-03-2504 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 53: TBI In The Homeless PopulationIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the alarming, and often overlooked prevalence of traumatic brain injury in America's homeless population.Find out more and read the show notes for this episode at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-homeless-population/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, S...2022-03-1803 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 52: Brain Injury & Domestic ViolenceIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the serious problem of domestic violence in the United States, and the lack of proper assessment and treatment for domestic violence victims who may have suffered a brain injury.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-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 t...2022-03-1106 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 50: COVID-19: Long-term Neurological Impact and NuancesIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses next week's symposium, which focuses on the long-term neurological impact and nuances of Covid-19, and is hosted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and The Brain Injury Association of America.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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, S...2022-02-1104 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 49: Almost 7% Of Children In The USA Show Signs Of Brain InjuryIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, which estimates that close to 7% of children in the United States show signs of a brain injury.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-children-statistics/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 o...2021-12-2303 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 48: US Soldiers Who Sustained TBI In Iran Finally Receive The Recognition They DeserveIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the recent awarding of Purple Hearts to dozens of US soldiers who sustained traumatic brain injuries in an Iranian ballistic missile strike in 2020. The severity of the injuries had previously been downplayed by former President Donald Trump.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/purple-hearts/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 b...2021-12-1002 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 45: Veterans Day 2021In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the prevalence of TBI among service members and veterans, and calls for more support for members of our armed forces who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/veterans-day-2021/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 & K...2021-11-1005 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 44: Interview with 2021 Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship winner, Devin ValenciaIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen interviews 2021 Traumatic Brain Injury scholarship winner Devin Valencia. Devin discusses her experience with brain injury, the lack of support for brain injury survivors, and her ongoing involvement with the brain injury community.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/devin-valenciaBrain 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 f...2021-11-0510 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 43: World Stroke Awareness Day 2021Today is World Stroke Awareness Day. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses this year's campaign, covers some of the latest statistics on strokes in the United States, and explains why recognition of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, and immediate medical attention is critically important for stroke victims.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/stroke-awareness-day-2021/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 s...2021-10-2907 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 42: Covid-19 And Brain Damage UpdateIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the lingering neurological effects of Covid-19, which can mimic many of the symptoms found in brain injury survivors.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-19-brain-damage-update/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, L...2021-10-2203 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 41: Children And The Persistent Post-Concussive SyndromeIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the Persistent Post-Concussive Syndrome in children, and a new test developed by The Buffalo Group, which aims to help school personnel, trainers, and medical professionals better evaluate the recovery of children and student athletes after concussion.Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/persistent-post-concussive-syndromeBrain 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 i...2021-10-1705 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 40: Low Energy Falls And Traumatic Brain InjuryIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of a large study which challenges assumptions that individuals who suffer low impact or low energy falls are at a low risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/low-energy-falls/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.D...2021-10-0804 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 39: Study Finds Increased Risk of Opioid Misuse For TBI SurvivorsIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses a new study which reveals that TBI survivors are at a 65% greater risk than the general population of developing issues with opioid medication.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-opioid-misuse/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, LLP228 E. 45th S...2021-10-0104 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 38: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Children and FamiliesIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the impact of traumatic brain injury on children and their families.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-children-families/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll Free: (866) 272-4652e: help@b...2021-09-2404 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 37: Brett Favre Calls For End To Tackling in Under-14 FootballIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses a new public service campaign from the Concussion Legacy Foundation and fronted by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, which calls for an end to tackling in under-14 football. But as welcome as the campaign is, does it go far enough?Read the show notes for this episode and find out more at https://brainlaw.com/tackle-football-favre/Watch the full video from the Concussion Legacy Foundation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCeEP8QPV_IBrain Injury Insider is a weekly...2021-09-1704 min

Brain Injury InsiderEpisode 36: Bicycle Accidents In New York CityIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses bicycle accidents in New York City, common causes of collisions with motor vehicles, the laws surrounding bicycle accidents, and some of the actions a cyclist should take following an accident.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/bicycle-accidents-nyc/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.D...2021-09-1005 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 35: Heading In English Soccer - New GuidelinesIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses new guidelines introduced by the English Football Association that aim to limit heading the soccer ball in training. But do these new guidelines go far enough?Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/heading-soccer/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, L...2021-08-2604 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 34: Race Norming in the NFL Class Action Brain Injury LawsuitIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses "Race norming" - a biased, and flawed methodology which continues to deny many players involved in the NFL class action brain injury lawsuit the compensation they are entitled to.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/race-norming-nfl/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 C...2021-07-3006 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 33: Havana Syndrome: The Concussion Like Symptoms Affecting US Embassy PersonnelAre US embassies being targeted by directed radio frequency energy weapons? In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses "Havana Syndrome", a concussion like condition affecting US embassy Personnel in Cuba and other US government facilities.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/havana-syndrome/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 C...2021-05-2705 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 32: National Stroke Awareness Month 2021May is stroke awareness month in the United States of America. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the causes and classifications of strokes, current treatment options, and calls for stronger regulation of the insurance industry to ensure stroke victims receive the care and support they need.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/stroke-awareness-month-2021/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 h...2021-05-1308 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 31: A Mother’s Day message for all mothers caring for a child with a TBIIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen sends a special Mother's Day message to all mothers caring for a child with traumatic brain injury.Watch "The Little Bird Who Forgot How To Fly" at https://brainlaw.com/little-bird/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, N...2021-05-0804 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 30: Falls: The Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury in the United StatesDid you know that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the United States? In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses measures which should be taken to reduce risks of traumatic brain injuries caused by falls.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/falls/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 y...2021-04-3007 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 29: The Long Term Consequences Of ConcussionA brain injury occurs in the United States every 9 seconds. In this epidode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the long term consequences of concussions.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/concussion-long-term-consequences/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017T...2021-04-2404 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 28: Yehuda Ben-Yishay (1933-2021)In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen says goodbye to his friend Yehuda Ben-Yishay who sadly passed away last week aged 88, and reflects on Yehuda's incredible life and pioneering work in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/yehuda-ben-yishay/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.D...2021-04-1504 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 27: Why It's Time We Take Action On Traumatic Brain InjuryIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses why urgent action is required to tackle the public health emergency of traumatic brain injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/time-action-tbi/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll F...2021-03-0506 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 26: Traumatic Brain Injury Annual Scholarship Fund 2021https://brainlaw.com/traumatic-brain-injury-scholarship-fund/ In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the Brain Injury Law Firm's annual Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship award, and invites applications for the 2021 award.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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll Free: (866) 272-4652e: help@b...2021-03-0402 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 25: Brain Injury Awareness Day 2021March 3rd 2021 is national brain injury awareness day in America. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the origins and importance of brain injury awareness day, urges more representatives to join the congressional brain injury taskforce, and once again emphasizes the need for increased funding on the national level for brain injury awareness, brain injury research, brain injury treatment, and brain injury education. #MoreThanMyBrainInjuryBrain 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 r...2021-03-0306 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 24: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Children and Their FamiliesOn the 2nd day of brain injury awareness month in the USA, Brain Injury Insider host Michael V. Kaplen discusses the impact of traumatic brain injury on children and their families.Watch: The Little Bird Who Forgot How To Fly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWYPLu9kNg)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 & K...2021-03-0204 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 23: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021Today marks day 1 of Brain Injury Awareness month in the United States of America. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the theme of this year's campaign from the Brain Injury Association of America — "More than my brain injury" —and reveals that over 21,000 Americans now carry a brain injury identification card, provided free by The Brain Injury Law Firm®.#MoreThanMyBrainInjuryBrain 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...2021-03-0105 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 22: Shana De Caro elected as Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of AmericaIn this week's episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses partner Shana De Caro's recent election as Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/shana-de-caro-biaa/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll F...2021-02-2603 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 21: Is This New Test A Game Changer For Concussion Diagnosis?In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael V. Kaplen discusses a new "rapid" traumatic brain injury blood test from Abbot Labratories. The test, which has received final FDA approval, is able to diagnose a concussion within 15 minutes.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/tbi-blood-test/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 & K...2021-02-1904 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 20: Can Covid-19 Cause Brain Damage? Studies Suggest The Answer Could Be Yes.In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the findings of recent studies, which conclude that Covid-19 can cause functional and structural brain damage in some individuals.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-19-brain-damage/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New Y...2021-02-1105 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 19: Anosmia (Loss of Smell and Taste) Following Traumatic Brain InjuryAnosmia (the loss of smell and taste) is one of the most common symptoms of Covid-19. But it also happens to be a common symptom of traumatic brain injury. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses what causes loss of taste and smell in survivors of head trauma, and how anosmia can be better clinically diagnosed.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/lost-smell-taste/Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen is a passionate advocate o...2021-02-0404 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 18: Concussion & Head Injury In Soccer (New Substitution Rules)In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses some important new rules regarding substitutions in soccer. The new rules, which were recently introduced by the English Premier League, allow for extra substitutions when a player is removed from the field for evaluation of a suspected concussion or head injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/soccer/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 h...2021-01-2106 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 16: The Impact Of Covid-19 On Brain Injury SurvivorsIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on brain injury survivors, and the considerations that must be given by caregivers, loved ones, and those interacting with TBI survivors during these unprecedented times.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/covid-19-impact/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.2020-12-2305 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 15: Ethical Considerations For Professionals Working With Brain Injury SurvivorsIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important ethical considerations that attorneys and other professionals must keep in mind when working with brain injury survivors.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/ethical-considerations/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, N...2020-12-1804 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 14: The Need For a Clear Pathway to Independence Following a Traumatic Brain InjuryIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the need for a clear pathway to independence following a TBI, and why the Federal Government must develop a cohesive national strategy for supporting brain injury survivors following their injury.Find out more at https://brainlaw.com/insider/pathway-to-independence-following-tbi/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.D...2020-12-1004 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 13: Future Loss of Earnings for Brain Injury SurvivorsIn this episode, Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen discusses how brain injury attorneys calculate future loss of earnings for brain injury survivors, and how this is an important factor in obtaining full and fair compensation for an individual's injury.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/loss-of-earnings/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, L...2020-12-0406 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 12: The Right Questions To Ask Following A Head InjuryA concussion is a brain injury. But many concussions can remain undiagnosed, and untreated. In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important questions that parents, friends, sports coaches, teachers, and medical providers should be asking following a head injury, to ensure proper diagnosis, and a proper plan of care.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/questions-following-head-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 h...2020-11-2705 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 11: What Is a Life Care Plan? And Why Is It So Important In Brain Injury Lawsuits?In this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses life care plans, and why it is so important for brain injury attorneys to have one prepared for their clients by a properly qualified life care planner.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/life-care-plan/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, LLP228 E...2020-11-1905 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 10: Important Information About Brain Injury Lawsuit Settlements and MedicaidIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses how a settlement in a brain injury case can impact on an individual's ability to continue to receive Medicaid services.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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll Free: (866) 272-4652e: help@brainlaw.com 2020-11-1204 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 9: "Brain Fog", The Covid-19 Symptom Shared With Brain Injury SurvivorsIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the similarities between "brain fog", a new symptom of Covid-19, and the cognitive issues experienced by many brain injury survivors.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-fog/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017 2020-11-0504 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 8: The Brain Injury Identification CardIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses The Brain Injury Identification Card, provided by The Brain Injury Law Firm®. Michael explains why his firm decided a brain identification card was necessary, the details provided on the card, and how brain injury survivors can acquire their own identification card.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-identification-card/Get your brain injury identification card at https://brainlaw.com/cardBrain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.Host Michael Kaplen is a...2020-10-2904 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 7: The Brain Injury Association of AmericaTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Brain Injury Association of America, Michael Kaplen looks back on the origins of the BIAA, and salutes their incredible work helping brain injury survivors across the United States.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/brain-injury-association-of-america/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, S...2020-10-2204 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 6: How Does An Attorney Prove A Brain Injury In CourtIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the challenges attorneys face proving brain injury in court, and explains how community testimony can help juries better understand this "invisible injury".Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/proving-brain-injury-court/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New Y...2020-10-2005 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 5: Why I Became A Brain Injury LawyerIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen explains how a desire to learn more about the symptoms of one car accident client, led to over 30 years representing victims of traumatic brain injury.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/why-i-became-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.De Caro & Kaplen, LLP228 E. 45th Street, S...2020-10-1904 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 4: How To Select An Attorney For Your Brain Injury CaseIn this episode of Brain Injury Insider, host Michael Kaplen discusses the important questions to ask when considering a law firm for your traumatic brain injury case.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/how-to-select-brain-injury-attorney/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, LLP228 E. 45th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017Toll Free: (866) 272-4652 2020-10-1303 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 3: What Is A Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?In this episode Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen answers the common question "what is a mild traumatic brain injury?" Michael covers the medical definition of the term, but also questions whether there's really such a thing as a mild TBI.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/mild-traumatic-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 & K...2020-10-1203 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 2: Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain InjuryIn this episode Brain Injury Insider host Michael Kaplen looks at domestic violence and traumatic brain injury, with a focus on the questions domestic violence screeners should be asking victims to identify those who may be at risk of traumatic brain injury.Show notes: https://brainlaw.com/insider/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 C...2020-09-1705 min

Brain Injury InsiderBrain Injury Insider Episode 1: Should You Be Driving After A Concussion?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/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 Car...2020-09-1603 min