Episode 47: The Intersection of PTSD and TBI with Attorney, Michael Kaplen

"You're not crazy, this is a real injury," says New York attorney Michael Kaplen. 

Mr. Kaplen isn't just any ordinary attorney. He's dedicated his life's work and practice to helping people and families affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD. Michael teaches the only course in the USA devoted to traumatic brain injury law at the George Washington University Law School, served three terms as President of the Brain Injury Association of New York State, and was invited to the White House by President Obama to participate in the Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit.  Michael also serves as a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Concussion Work Group and is a member of the Board of Advisors for the New York Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Program and Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

"Both worlds have trauma and are still real to this person," Michael Kaplen, Esq.

In Episode 47 of PTSD and Beyond we welcome TBI and PTSD advocate, educator, author, Senior Partner of De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, Mr. Michael Kaplen.  Michael shares ways to help navigate the unseen injuries of TBI and PTSD and the challenges for the survivors, the family, the caregivers, and the treatment team. He also shares information on what things to look for when trying to find legal representation as well as how to alleviate the frustrations often felt and experienced by survivors when communicating challenges to third parties and the casual observer.

Give a listen and to learn more about Michael's work as well as listen to his series, Brain Injury Insider, connect with him here:

Web: BrainLaw.com

Facebook: BrainLaw