Dawn Cook

Dawn Cook Presents at the International Life Care Planning Conference

Dawn Cook Presents at the International Life Care Planning Conference

Dawn Cook was honored to speak at the International Life Care Planning Conference, held in Orlando, Florida from September 18–20. With over 160 professionals in attendance and more than a dozen educational sessions, the conference brought together leaders in the field to share best practices and insights. Dawn’s presentation, titled “Rebuttals in Life Care Planning,” explored how to effectively respond to rebuttals and prepare clear and defensible rebuttal reports.

The Reasonable Value of Unpaid Personal Care: A Key Component in Personal Injury Damages

The Reasonable Value of Unpaid Personal Care: A Key Component in Personal Injury Damages

After a serious or catastrophic injury, it’s common for individuals to be discharged from the hospital long before they’ve fully recovered or regained independence. In the weeks or months that follow, they often rely heavily on the help of family members or friends to perform basic activities of daily living.

This past, non-compensated care—sometimes referred to as gratuitous care—represents a real and measurable economic loss. Failing to account for it can result in a significant gap in the damages calculation.

Spinal Cord Injury: Resources for Attorneys

Spinal Cord Injury: Resources for Attorneys

Evaluating a spinal cord injury (SCI) case can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the full scope of the long-term care and medical needs the plaintiff will face. Given the severity and complexity of spinal cord injuries, having access to the right resources is crucial for constructing a comprehensive life care plan that adequately accounts for the ongoing needs of the plaintiff.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Life Care Plans: Resources for the Personal Injury Attorney

Traumatic Brain Injury and Life Care Plans: Resources for the Personal Injury Attorney

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and anoxic brain injuries present unique challenges when it comes to both evaluating and planning for long-term care. For personal injury attorneys handling cases involving such injuries, understanding the range of potential needs is critical. Whether the plaintiff requires minimal support or a lifetime of intensive care, a comprehensive life care…

Technology – Supporting Home Neurological Rehabilitation

Technology – Supporting Home Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation requires the support of either or a combination of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, typically delivered in an outpatient or inpatient rehab setting. These types of therapies often provide patients with a home exercise program to help supplement their rehabilitation in addition to session attendance. Home exercise programs usually involve range…

Medical Coding and Deciphering the Bills for Pain Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation

Medical Coding and Deciphering the Bills for Pain Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation

Pain injections and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) are common medical procedures in litigation. Each procedure has a five-digit CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code, as designed by the American Medical Association[1].  When reviewing a past medical bill, there should be clear dates of service and a code for the service. There might be many codes if multiple…