Winning The TBI Case

Introducing the Plaintiff for Maximum Impact


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“You do not put the plaintiff on the stand until the jury is primed to see their injury, not just in medical terms, but in human terms.” – Tom Crosley

Welcome to Winning The TBI Case hosted by trial lawyer Tom Crosley. Listen each week as Tom provides practical, powerful guidance for litigating traumatic brain injury cases. This podcast is meant for litigation attorneys who are ready to explore the essentials of TBI cases to confidently represent clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.

The Most High-Stakes Moment in Your TBI Trial

After building your foundation with science and humanizing the case with before-and-after witnesses, it’s time for the most critical moment: introducing your plaintiff. But if you handle this wrong, you can undo all of your hard work in minutes. In this episode, Tom reveals his counterintuitive approach to plaintiff preparation and testimony that goes against everything you’ve learned about in other injury cases.

Key Takeaways
  • The timing decisions that minimize the opportunity for jurors to form damaging first impressions
  • Why conventional client preparation methods can backfire in a TBI case and what to do instead
  • Techniques for introducing your plaintiff gradually rather than all at once
  • How to determine the optimal length and scope of plaintiff testimony for maximum impact
  • The power of authentic emotional moments
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    Winning The TBI CaseBy Tom Crosley