In some instances, catastrophic injuries may require lifelong care, such as in the case of paralysis, severe burns or brain injury leading to perpetual coma. These individuals may never recover to the point where they can regain the independence they once had due to the medical limitations with regard to treating their catastrophic injury. As of this year, paralysis cannot be fully resolved, and severe brain damage may not be reversed due to our current understanding of human anatomy and disease progress.

To this end, these individuals will need a life care plan which is a detailed document that outlines the ongoing medical, supportive and psychological services this injured individual will require for the duration of their lifetime. A life care plan is vital when it comes to adjudicating injury claims as regards compensation, and it will outline certain services as well as their cost, something that can be presented in litigation to justify the compensation amount we as the best catastrophic injuries law firm are seeking for you or your loved one.

Life care plans involve collaboration between professionals such as healthcare providers, rehabilitation specialists, nurses and any other individuals who may play a role in the long-term care of the catastrophically injured individual. In all injury lawsuits, one must prove that there was a duty of care, breach of the same via a negligent act and that they suffered compensable damages in order to have a valid claim. These cases can be challenging, and it is not advisable for an inexperienced layman to attempt to go it alone or engage the insurance company on their own. To this end, we’d love to offer our exemplary legal services to help you navigate life care plans for you or your loved one so you can ensure that they are well taken care of for the remainder of their lives – keep reading to find out more.

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Are you looking for the best catastrophic injuries attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury lawyers at McCready Law possess cumulative legal experienced spanning over 90 YEARS where we’ve represented tens of thousands of injured Americans across the country and from all walks of life, helping them seek compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations. Over the years, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million, and our success lies in our ability and lack of fear to litigate claims as this is often the only way to recover maximum compensation, particularly in cases where the client has suffered severe and life-altering injuries.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations in an effort to go through cases fast, to the detriment of the injured party who more often than not receive paltry payouts. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of trusted law firms and attorneys, we also run a bilingual firm, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one sustained catastrophic injuries that left you or them incapacitated and requiring long-term care, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team I standing by.

What’s Included in a Life Care Plan in Injury Lawsuits?

A life care plan is a professional and comprehensive document which lays out the medical and non-medical needs of an individual who has sustained a catastrophic injury. This document is essential when it comes to planning for the ongoing care of such individuals, given its detailed nature.

Here are some of the things that are included in a life care plan:

1. Medical treatment or ongoing medical intervention needed to manage one’s condition. This can include things like physician visits, medications, surgeries and any other specialized treatments which can be anticipated over time given the nature of the catastrophic injuries.
2. Rehabilitation services which are essential for the wellbeing of the injured individual, and can include things like physical and occupational therapy meant to help them regain mobility as well as relearn any daily living skills
3. Support services which are meant to help these individuals with daily living activities and may include personal care assistance, the hiring of home health aides and any other forms of support meant to help the individual regain a semblance of independence after their injury.

Life care plans should be thought of as a blueprint for future care. This document will provide comprehensive understanding to legal representatives, healthcare providers, insurance companies and even judges and jury so they can appreciate the need for certain forms of care for those that have sustained catastrophic injuries.

A life care plan is composed of the following principles:

1. Assessment of medical needs whereby medical evaluations are performed to make the various diagnoses, the carrying out of functional assessments as well as the taking into account any existing medical conditions or comorbidities
2. The detailed cost projections while taking into consideration the medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and the cost of home health aides, personal attendants, adaptive equipment and so on
3. Timeline for care which will identify any immediate medical needs, the evolution of care over time including the transition from different forms of care from acute to long-term management, and any periodic reviews that may need to be performed to assess changes in the patient’s health needs.

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Life care plans play a pivotal role in determining compensation for those that have sustained catastrophic injuries as they provide a clear and succinct summary of the individual’s needs and justifies the dollar amounts a legal team is looking to recover with regard to damages, so the injured party can get the care they deserve for the foreseeable future. Given the complexity of these claims, it is paramount that you work with an experienced catastrophic injuries law firm so you do not leave any money on the table for your own sake or that of your loved one. Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.