Expert Analysis to Support Settlements or to Prepare for Litigation A Pre-Litigation Life Care Plan provides attorneys with an objective analysis of past and future medical damages before a lawsuit is filed. In personal injury and catastrophic injury cases, early evaluation of medical costs can significantly impact settlement strategy and litigation readiness. Pre-Litigation Analysis for…
In today’s litigation environment, the strength of a life care plan often hinges on one question: Can the cost methodology withstand scrutiny? Courts and opposing experts are no longer satisfied with generalized pricing or unsupported assumptions. Attorneys need life care plans built on nationally accepted standards, transparent data sources, and consistent methodology—because cost research directly affects admissibility, negotiation leverage, and trial outcomes. As current survey data and peer-reviewed literature make clear, defensible cost sourcing is not optional; it is essential. Life care plans grounded in recognized databases and customary percentiles give attorneys confidence that the numbers will hold up in deposition, at trial, and across the negotiating table.
A Mini Life Care Plan is a streamlined version of a traditional life care plan, tailored to meet specific litigation needs. It is a type of expert report that focuses on the projected future medical and care costs for an individual following an injury or medical event—without the comprehensive scope of a full life care plan.
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.
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.
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…
A key component of life care planning is implementing technology that allows for the most independence, safety, and accessibility for a person in their home. Advancing technology is making it easier to control many aspects of a home from a smartphone, tablet, or with voice through products like Google Home or Alexa. In addition to smart devices,…
The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) is a professional member organization for nurses working in the field of life care planning. The AANLCP promotes education, collegiality, collaboration, research, and standards as they relate to the practice of Nurse Life Care Planning. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an active member who demonstrates outstanding…
Dawn Cook is hosting a breakout session at the IARP annual Conference Saturday, November 13, 2021, titled The Five Most Common Problems with Past Medical Bills.
Life care planning requires an assessment of a patient’s home either by in-person evaluation or by interview to take into consideration what type of home modifications and adaptations are required to make a home accessible.
