Personal injuries can cause a vast array of medical expenses, and as a personal injury lawyer, you need to be able to access accurate information on how much a given injury might cost throughout a lifetime. That’s where a Certified Life Care Planner comes in.
If you have a catastrophic injury or major commercial case, you need a Life Care Plan to help you represent your client’s best interests. Keep reading to learn how a Life Care Plan is made and what that means for you as a plaintiff or defense attorney.
The Process for Creating a Life Care Plan
Creating a Life Care Plan is a complicated process that relies heavily on medical expertise. A general overview of the process can be found below:
Medical Records Review
The first step to accurately calculating the medical expenses associated with a given injury is getting a crystal clear picture of the injured party’s current condition and past treatment. We carefully review the injured party’s medical records to ensure all details are accounted for in our report.
Medical Research
Next, we thoroughly research the injured party’s condition and treatment, examining all potential complications. This research is documented and accounted for in our Life Care Plans. This research serves as the backbone of our report and calculations.
Face-to-Face Interviews
During the creation of a Life Care Plan, we may conduct interviews with several individuals, including both the injured party and their medical care providers. These interviews are used to formulate an accurate idea of the injured party’s current condition and future care needs.
Expense Calculations
Using the research we’ve conducted so far, we can calculate an accurate estimate of the cost of all future care associated with an injury. These calculations are documented and reflected in our Life Care Plans with individual expenses being shown. These calculations can be used to determine fair compensation.
Report Preparation
Finally, all of our research and calculations are precisely documented and organized into an accurate and airtight Life Care Plan. Our Life Care Plans are strategically crafted to stand up to any scrutiny. This helps ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
Why Hire a Certified Life Care Planner Instead of Making a Report Yourself?
Now that you have the step-by-step process that we use to create a Life Care Plan, you might be wondering why you should hire a Certified Life Care Planner instead of making a report yourself. There are some major benefits that come with hiring a Certified Life Care Planner for your case:
- Medical Expertise – When you hire a Certified Life Care Planner, you’re relying on proven medical expertise to guide your case.
- Efficient Assessments – In personal injury cases, efficiency matters. We can create reports quickly and accurately.
- Planning Experience – We have extensive experience creating accurate Life Care Plans, and that experience can help us work quickly and avoid mistakes.
- Avoid Undervalued Claims – Without a Certified Life Care Planner on your side, you may not be making a claim for everything your client is owed.
- Avoid Excessive Settlements – Failing to get help from a Certified Life Care Planner could leave your client vulnerable to excessive settlements.
- Thorough Medical Research – With a Certified Life Care Planner by your side, you can rest assured that all leads have been pursued.
When Should You Get a Life Care Plan?
All of this information might be useful for personal injury attorneys, but it doesn’t tell you whether or not you need a Life Care Plan for your case. While a medical cost assessment is a good idea in virtually any case involving medical damages, a Life Care Plan may not be right for every case. Instead, a Medical Cost Projection, the shorter version of the Life Care Plan, may better suit your needs.
In general, Life Care Plans are a good idea in cases involving catastrophic injuries and major commercial concerns.
If you’re not sure whether or not you need a Life Care Plan for your case, the best way to find out is by talking to a Certified Life Care Planner. Don’t worry, we won’t recommend our services if they aren’t right for you.
Get an Accurate Future Care Cost Report from DM Medical Cost Consulting
From the smallest dog bite to the biggest pile-up, personal injury cases rely on accurate medical cost assessments. Whether you’re a plaintiff attorney trying to get your client everything they’re owed or a defense attorney looking to save your client as much as possible, having an accurate Life Care Plan can make a big difference in the outcome of your case.
If you have a personal injury case with medical damages, don’t put the outcome at risk by failing to get help from a Certified Life Care Planner. A reliable Certified Life Care Planner can give you the guidance you need to achieve a satisfactory conclusion.
For top-quality medical cost reports, you can rely on the Certified Life Care Planners at DM Medical Cost Consulting. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for your clients, and you can count on us to quickly create an airtight report. Reach out today to learn which type of medical cost assessment is right for you.