Here are some random thoughts about the subject of brain injury. These cases require careful preparation and. understanding the injury from the standpoint of the client.

Theme:            She is disabled & vulnerable because a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

Problem:         Her burden is: out of sight is out of mind and she has lost the enjoyment of life

Remedy:         Justice with the measurement of harm in money

Analogies regarding value

’         Watch dropped and shows time, but the time isn’t right and can’t be fixed

’         Moving company loses valuable family heirlooms handed down from generations and wants to pay only the cost of replacement.

’         Priceless painting partially burned in a fire

Argument points:                   

#         She may appear to be functioning but appearances are often deceiving

#         This injury is not like a broken leg. It will not heal with time. For her it is a nightmare without end

#         Like beautiful song with one instrument badly off key.

• There may only be less then 20% but there is a 100% chance she will be worried about it the rest of her life

• This injury is not like a broken leg. it will not heal with time

#         She has a permanent scar on her mind & will never be the person god originally created

#         Good health is valuable, but a healthy brain is priceless

#         The simplest headache can rob the day of it=s sunshine

#     A chain is only as strong as its weakest link

#     A small hole can sink a big ship

#         It is a terrible thing to harm the mind

#    It is a nightmare without end

Sayings

#         Down memory lane

#         A mind is a terrible thing to waste

#         The great brain robbery

The Impact of This Injury

#         Nature of suffering: a) past b) role in life c) relationship with others d) relationship with own body e) creative ability f) dreams & goals

#         Nature of injury causes mental and physical suffering is a) hopelessness b) torture of mind c) worry d) depression e) fear & shame f) loss of independence g) loss of control over their lives h) loss of hope for a normal life

Value beliefs

’         If a person owes a debt they ought to pay it

’         People should be held accountable for their behavior

’         Good health is priceless. Good mental health is being alive