Best Michael Kaplen Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago3:07

3:07

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

10d ago2:15

2:15

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

22d ago2:41

2:41

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

3M ago3:53

3:53

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

3M ago2:08

2:08

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

4M ago2:25

2:25

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

4M ago5:29

5:29

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

4M ago3:34

3:34

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

5M ago2:51

2:51

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

5M ago3:05

3:05

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

5M ago2:52

2:52

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

6M ago2:45

2:45

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

8M ago5:54

5:54

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

10M ago4:27

4:27

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

11M ago3:59

3:59

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

11M ago4:30

4:30

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

1y ago3:56

3:56

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

1y ago2:53

2:53

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

1y ago2:50

2:50

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

1y ago3:29

3:29

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

1y ago4:30

4:30

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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 87: A Message for Senator McConnell; Concussions Are No Joking Matter 4:05

1y ago4:05

4:05

In 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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 86: Construction Accidents - The Leading Cause of Workplace-Related TBI in the United States 5:11

1y ago5:11

5:11

In 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 Injur…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 85: Emergency Department Malpractice 4:55

1+ y ago4:55

4:55

In 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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 84: Interview with 2023 Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship winner Erin Newcomb 15:01

1+ y ago15:01

15:01

In 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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 83: Brain Injury Awareness Month 2023 6:28

1+ y ago6:28

6:28

March 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://brain…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 82: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Brain Damage 5:53

1+ y ago5:53

5:53

In 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/…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 81: The Time To Act On These Issues Affecting Brain Injury Survivors Is NOW 3:52

1+ y ago3:52

3:52

The Time To Act On These Issues Affecting Brain Injury Survivors Is NOW In 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 a…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 80: Post World Cup, It’s Time For A Total Ban On Heading In Soccer 8:17

1+ y ago8:17

8:17

Argentina 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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 79: The Brain Injury Task Force 3:17

1+ y ago3:17

3:17

In 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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 78: Hollywood Continues to Perpetuate Misinformation About Brain Injury 2:54

1+ y ago2:54

2:54

In 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/ins…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 77: A Holiday Message From Brain Injury Insider 3:51

1+ y ago3:51

3:51

Interaction 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 Brai…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 76: NCAA Lawsuit - This is CRAZY 6:05

1+ y ago6:05

6:05

In 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 m…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 75: Covid Disability 5:59

1+ y ago5:59

5:59

Many 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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 74: Accommodations Following a Brain Injury 7:42

1+ y ago7:42

7:42

In 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/ Brai…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 73: Services And Support For Brain Injury Survivors 8:37

1+ y ago8:37

8:37

In 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 Kap…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 72: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022 8:34

1+ y ago8:34

8:34

October 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.co…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 71: The Gross Mishandling Of Tua Tagovailoa’s Concussion 6:43

1+ y ago6:43

6:43

In 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 Th…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 70: Does Screen Time Impact Recovery From Concussions? 4:23

1+ y ago4:23

4:23

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 Car…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 69: The Prevalence Of Brain Injury In The United States 4:12

1+ y ago4:12

4:12

In 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, L…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 68: Brain Injury Myths 6:32

2y ago6:32

6:32

In 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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 67: Legal Representation For Brain Injury Survivors 5:31

2y ago5:31

5:31

In 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/ Bra…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 65: Blood Tests To Predict Outcome In Severe Brain Injury Cases 4:32

2y ago4:32

4:32

In 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 …

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 64: NFL 'Race-Norming' Update 4:58

2y ago4:58

4:58

In 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-upd…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 63: Study Demonstrates Causal Link Between Repetitive Head Impacts and CTE 8:25

2y ago8:25

8:25

In 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/f…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 62: Former Rugby Union Players Take Legal Action Over Brain Injuries 6:17

2y ago6:17

6:17

In 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 i…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 61: Trial Banning Heading In Soccer For Under-12s Approved In England 4:20

2y ago4:20

4:20

In 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 i…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 60: The Signs And Symptoms Of A Stroke 4:45

2y ago4:45

4:45

In 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 rig…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 59: Headaches and Traumatic Brain Injury 3:55

2y ago3:55

3:55

June 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…

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Brain Injury Insider Episode 58: Brain Injury Is A Disease 9:12

2y ago9:12

9:12

In 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 …

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