Trial Testimony for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

Reviewed by KW Life Care Planning Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-08-26

Trial testimony in TBI cases requires translating neuropsychological findings into jury-accessible explanations of what the person needs each day, why supervision and support are necessary, and what each item in the plan costs.

Checklist

Prepare jury-accessible visual aids showing care categories and a typical day
Rehearse the direct testimony chronology from evaluation to plan
Prepare on likely cross-examination themes: severity, supervision hours, and life expectancy
Coordinate with the neuropsychologist and economist

Questions to ask the expert

Can you explain the TBI and its effects in lay terms?
What does this person need each day, and who provides it?
Why is each item in the plan necessary and what supports it?

Timeline

1-2 day-of-trial prep sessions.

Required documents

Final plan
Demonstratives
Prior deposition transcripts

Common pitfalls

Overly technical testimony
Inconsistency with prior deposition

Frequently Asked Questions

How are demonstratives used?

To show the brain regions affected, a daily care schedule, and care timelines by category.

References

CDC TBI

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