How does trauma change the brain?

Some areas of the brain are more susceptible to injury due to the shape of the skull.

• Frontal lobe damage: The front of the skull contains sharp ridges that can injure the frontal lobe, affecting memory, decision-making, and impulse control.
• Temporal lobe damage: The sides of the skull can damage the temporal lobes, which play a crucial role in memory and emotional regulation.

These areas are essential for cognitive function, and damage can lead to long-term impairments in concentration, problem-solving, and emotional stability.

Michael Kaplen, a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School, explains: “Many brain injury survivors appear physically fine, yet their cognitive and emotional struggles are significant. Recognizing how these injuries occur is crucial for securing justice.”

How Can a Brain Injury Attorney Prove Brain Damage From Rapid Movement?

Demonstrating how brain trauma occurs without direct impact requires both scientific understanding and strong legal advocacy. A skilled brain injury attorney will use:

• Silly Putty demonstration: Just as Silly Putty stretches and breaks under force, so do delicate nerve fibers in the brain.
• Anatomical skull models: These illustrate the sharp ridges inside the skull that contribute to brain tissue damage during violent movement.
• Medical expert testimony: Neurologists and brain imaging specialists help establish how and why the injury occurred.

Shana De Caro, former Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America, has spent decades ensuring brain injury survivors receive proper recognition and compensation for invisible injuries that affect their daily lives.

Why Choose De Caro & Kaplen, LLP for Your Brain Injury Case?

With over 45 years of experience, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP is a nationally recognized firm in brain injury litigation.

• Michael V. Kaplen is board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and has been named one of New York’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
• Shana De Caro is a leading voice in brain injury law and advocacy, ensuring that every case is built on scientific evidence and expert testimony.

We fight tirelessly to prove the cause of your brain injury, hold negligent parties accountable, and secure the compensation you deserve.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, don’t face the challenges alone. Contact De Caro & Kaplen, LLP today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

We are committed to achieving justice and full compensation for brain injury survivors.

About The Author

Michael V. Kaplen represents victims of vehicle collisions, unsafe buildings and construction sites, and medical malpractice, and is a preferred attorney of The Brain Injury Association of America.

Michael is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and board certified in medical malpractice litigation. He is a Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School, The Legal Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury.

Michael is past chairman of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Automobile, Highway and Premise Liability Section, past chairman of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, three term president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State served two terms as chair of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and vice-president, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

He was invited by President Obama to participate in the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit.

He is admitted to courts in New York, Florida, and Washington, DC. He has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer and recognized by Best Lawyers of America and U.S. News and World Report in personal injury law.