When you file a brain injury claim, it is important to be able to document the actual damage that occurred. However, a regular MRI will not show microscopic damage that happened at the cellular level and may allow the other party to claim that there is no brain injury. Fortunately, today’s cutting-edge technology allows the victim of a brain injury to use an enhanced MRI called ASL, which measures grey matter. This imaging technique uses a special method to measure diminished blow flow in the areas of the brain that are scarred and inflamed due to trauma. Scarring and inflammation at the cellular level mean there is damage to the brain cells at the microscopic level.
You may also get a technique called Diffuse Tenser Imaging which has been available for many years. Its purpose is to help measure the damage to the white matter in the inner part of the brain. This allows you to have objective proof of the damage.
Your doctor should be able to determine what tools to use to diagnose and understand the nature and extent of your injuries. The images that these studies reveal will help us build a strong case on your behalf.