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This article reviews the field of medical jurisprudence known as neurolaw which deals with the medicolegal ramifications of brain and spinal cord injuries. Placing emphasis upon how clinicians may work effectively with trial lawyers, it provides practical guidance to neurorehabilitation professionals who testify in personal injury cases.

Neurological injuries result from a variety of traumatic events which may become the subject of civil litigation. The emerging field of medical jurisprudence known as neurolaw deals specifically with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury in the legal setting. This article reviews the myriad ramifications of neurolaw and provides practical suggestions to neurorehabilitation professionals who serve as expert witnesses in civil actions.

Traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries occur in a variety of accidents which may become the subject of civil litigation. A new field of medical jurisprudence, called neurolaw, is emerging to join health-care professionals and attorneys in a common quest to employ legal remedies to enhance the quality of life for individuals with neurological injury and their families. Presented here is a review of the underpinnings of this developing area of inquiry.