mTBI Evidence in Litigation: What Lawyers Need to Know About Diagnosis, Causation and Impairment

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) remains one of the most contested and complex injuries encountered in personal injury, disability, insurance, and occupational claims. Unlike many physical injuries, mTBI often presents with symptoms that are difficult to measure objectively, may overlap with psychological conditions, and can evolve over time. As a result, legal professionals must navigate conflicting medical opinions, disputed causation, and complex questions surrounding impairment, prognosis, and future loss.

This webinar examines mTBI from a medico-legal perspective, focusing on the issues most relevant to litigation and claims management. Participants will explore contemporary diagnostic criteria, expert evidence, neuropsychological and rehabilitation assessments, and the practical challenges of proving causation and impairment. Designed for lawyers rather than clinicians, the session provides practical guidance on interpreting medical evidence, assessing expert reports, and developing effective litigation strategies.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Contemporary diagnostic criteria for mTBI
• Common symptoms and clinical presentations
• Differential diagnosis and overlapping conditions
• Causation issues in personal injury and insurance claims
• Neuropsychological assessment and testing
• Functional impairment and disability evidence
• Rehabilitation medicine and treatment pathways
• Prognosis and future care considerations
• Expert witness evidence and report interpretation
• Surveillance, credibility, and symptom validity
• Quantifying damages and future loss
• Recent developments in mTBI litigation and claims management