Best Michael Kaplen Podcasts (2025)

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 137: National Concussion Awareness Day 2025 5:38

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 136: Falls & Brain Injury: Hidden Dangers & How to Stay Safe 4:40

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 135: Research Reports That TBIs May Speed Up The Aging Process in Post 9/11 Veterans 3:34

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 134: NYC Law Would Mandate Brain Injury Screening for Domestic Violence Survivors 3:00

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 133: CTE, Concussions & the Midtown Manhattan Tragedy 6:12

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 132: The Hidden Dangers of E-Scooters and E-Bikes 3:50

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 131: New Drug May Help Heal the Brain After Injury 3:25

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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 ant…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 130: Traumatic Brain Injury & Independence Day 4:18

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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 America…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 129: Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Brain Injury Research & Programs 3:19

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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 TB…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 128: TBI in Police Officers: Alarming New Study Reveals Hidden Risk 3:11

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 127: How Many Hits To The Head Are Too Many? 3:28

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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 im…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 126: Harris Poll Reveals Most Americans Still Misunderstand Brain Injury 6:03

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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 a…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 125: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2025 4:18

7M ago4:18

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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 repor…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 124: Slap Fighting Needs To Be Banned! 2:20

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 123: Can Concussions And Repetitive Head Trauma Lead To Neurodegenerative Disease? 2:16

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 122: Military Blast Exposure & Brain Safety 2:07

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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 b…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 121: Insurance Benefits for Brain Injury Survivors 4:16

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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 in…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 120: What Is The Risk of Stroke After a Traumatic Brain Injury? 3:42

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 119: Convergence Insufficiency: How Difficulties with Vision May Be An Indicator of Long-Term Post-Concussion Consequences 4:53

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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.…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 118: Chronic Brain Trauma Extensive in Navy's Speedboat Crews 2:42

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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 inju…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 117: Brain Injury Association of America Honors Founder, Marilyn Price Spivak 2:43

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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 th…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 116: TBI Recognized as Chronic Condition by the CMS 2:46

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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 ad…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 115: Long Term Disability Insurance Benefits for Brain Injury Survivors 6:48

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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, includi…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 114: Brain Injury Association of America and US Brain Injury Alliance Merger 3:25

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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, u…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 113: Let's Not Give Up On Unresponsive Brain Damaged Individuals 2:28

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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://br…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 112: Law Enforcement Officers Need to be Screened for Traumatic Brain Injury 3:27

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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 Find ou…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 111: Brain Injury in Children (Pediatric Brain Injury) 4:13

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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 in…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 110: Can a Concussion Impact Your Cognitive Abilities as You Age? 2:19

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 109: June is Aphasia Awareness Month 3:18

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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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Brain Injury Insider Episode 108: Record High Levels of Patient Care Errors in 2023 (Sentinel Event Data) 3:07

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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 Commissio…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 107: Should you speak with the other side's insurance company if you were involved in an accident? 2:15

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 106: What have we learned from the war in Ukraine about traumatic brain injury? 2:41

1+ y ago2:41

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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/ Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8o…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 105: Brain Injury is a Chronic Condition 3:53

1+ y ago3:53

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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/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The Brain Injury Law…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 104: eBikes and Head Injuries 2:08

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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/ Brain Injury Insider is a week…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 103: Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill 2:25

1+ y ago2:25

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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. Bra…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 102: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2024 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

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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/ Brain Injury Insider is a weekly podcast by The B…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 101: What Brain Injury Survivors Need You to Know 3:34

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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 "in…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 100: Research Finds New Treatment May Improve Common Cognitive TBI Symptoms 2:51

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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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 99: Delaying Nonurgent Surgery For Patients With a TBI 3:05

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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 Subscribe to Brain Injury Insider https://brainlaw.com/insider/ Brain Injury …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 98: Long Covid and Brain Damage Update (New Research) 2:52

1+ y ago2:52

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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/…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 97: How Are Brain Injuries Classified? 2:45

1+ y ago2:45

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 96: New York’s Antiquated Wrongful Death Law Needs to be Updated 5:54

2y ago5:54

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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 T…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 95: Report Reveals 800,000 Individuals Are Victims of Misdiagnosis Each Year 4:27

2y ago4:27

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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 mo…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 94: 27 Years of The Traumatic Brain Injury Act 3:59

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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 t…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 92: Drowning, near drowning, and brain injury 4:30

2y ago4:30

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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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 92: Choosing a Law Firm For Your Brain Injury Case 3:56

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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/…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 91: Should You Change Your Brain Injury Attorney? 2:53

2+ y ago2:53

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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://…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 90: Stroke Facts And Statistics 2:50

2+ y ago2:50

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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 sh…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 89: Multiple Concussions 3:29

2+ y ago3:29

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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/multipl…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 88: US Military Continues To Mismanage Troops Suffering From Traumatic Brain Injury 4:30

2+ y ago4:30

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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 Defe…