Brain Injury Assessment
/ˈbreɪn ˈɪn.dʒər.i əˌses.mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal evaluation process to determine the extent and impact of brain trauma in legal contexts, often used to establish injury severity and related liability.
The court relied heavily on the expert's brain injury assessment to adjudicate the compensation claim.
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- brain injury assessment
- brain injury assessments
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Commentary
Brain injury assessments are critical in legal claims for damages, requiring precise documentation and expert input to establish causation and extent of harm.
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