# Michael Kaplen

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Brain Injury Insider 140: A Holiday Message for Brain Injury Survivors (Peace, Hope & Gratitude)

The holidays (Christmas and New Year) can bring a mix of emotions—joy, reflection, and sometimes real difficulty, especially after a traumatic or serious injury. In this message, brain injury attorney Michael Kaplen shares gratitude for survivors, caregivers, professionals, and colleagues, and offe…

Changing the Brain Injury Conversation: Why Words Matter

Words matter—especially when it comes to brain injury.In this episode of The Brain Injury Insider, we discuss a new joint statement from leading brain injury organizations that aims to improve how brain injury is defined, discussed, and understood across medicine, law, policy, and public life.The g…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 142: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Justice and Equality For All

As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Dr. King—a visionary leader whose moral courage and unwavering commitment helped move our nation closer to justice, equality, and dignity for all.Dr. King taught us that the pursuit of justice …

Brain Injury Insider Episode 143: Neuropsychological Testing of Spanish-Speaking Adults: What Lawyers Must Know

Today, we’re tackling an often-overlooked issue in forensic neuropsychology: the assessment of Spanish-speaking adults. As the Hispanic population in the United States continues to grow, lawyers and experts face new challenges when language and culture intersect with brain injury evaluations.  Thes…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 144: New Study on Subdural Hematoma; When Surgery Isn’t Always Better

Today, I’d like to discuss a new study examining treatment options following the development of a traumatic subdural hematoma, a condition when blood collects rapidly on the surface of the brain. This bleeding may cause pressure on the brain and lead to worsening injury, cognitive impairment, and e…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 145: New Outpatient Guidelines for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Major Shift in TBI Care

Today on The Brain Injury Insider, I want to call your attention to an important breakthrough in the management of traumatic brain injury:  The development of outpatient clinical practice guidelines designed to standardize care for the millions of Americans recovering from TBI.Although protocols ex…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 146: Why You Might Need A Brain Injury Lawyer After Your Accident

Why should someone retain a brain injury law firm after an accident?Most people assume that any personal injury attorney can handle a brain injury case. But traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases are medically and legally different from typical injury claims.Brain injuries are often called “invisible i…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 147: Toddler Concussion Symptoms: What Parents Should Know After a Fall

When people hear “concussion,” they often think of teen athletes. But concussions are also common in toddlers and preschoolers — and in young children, they most often happen because of falls.In this episode of The Brain Injury Insider, we discuss new research published in Pediatrics on early child…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 148: Study Finds Prior Concussion Increases Risk of Long-Term Disability Following a Motor Vehicle Crash

Is a prior concussion associated with an increased risk of long-term disability following a motor vehicle crash? That’s a question asked in a Canadian study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association open network published online on January 21 2026.The short answer is Yes.In the st…

Brain Injury Insider Episode 149: Severe Brain Injury Recovery; New Study Offers Hope & Important Answers

Today, I want to discuss an important new study out of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center that raises a difficult, but critical issue in severe traumatic brain injury care: Decisions to Withdraw life-sustaining treatment. The research challenges the assumpt…