Legal Grounds | Dan MacQueen

As you’ve heard me joke about before, even though I did a little bit of medical malpractice work at the very beginning of my legal career, my high school science grades all but guaranteed it would be a short-lived endeavor.

That being said, when it comes to the kinds of major trucking accidents that our firm deals with, understanding the science behind them has actually been one of the most fascinating parts of my career.

Now, one type of injury that we encounter frequently are T.B.I.s, or Traumatic Brain Injuries. 

When I first started practicing, we didn’t have nearly the amount of medical research we do today on the human brain. 

But even though the science has grown exponentially, one thing I’m confident in saying is that the more I’ve learned, the more I’ve realized there is so much more we DON’T know than we DO know when it comes to the brain. 

Which is why, for me, our guest this week is particularly inspiring for what he’s overcome. 

At 28, Dan MacQueen was leading a healthy, active life. 

But after an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital.

After surviving two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in the hospital, Dan battled through excruciating rehab exercises to rebuild his life and return to a job he loved.

Beyond grateful for the doctors who saved him and the friends and family who supported him, now he wants to pay it forward. 

As a keynote speaker, for the past six years Dan has helped teams explore the areas of resilience, mindset, mental health, and social media. 

We discuss the importance of knowing where your motivation comes from, what it’s like to have to fight for voice, and why acceptance is the opposite of giving up. 

Enjoy the show! 

SHOWNOTES:
Dan's recent post on mindset after his latest eye surgery.