What is a life care plan?
According to the International Academy of Life Care Planners, “the life care plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis, and research, which provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated cost for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health care needs.
In a lawsuit, a life care plan is an extremely valuable tool when advocating and planning for an individual who has been injured. The purpose of a life care plan is to help establish and/or quantify medical damages from an injury or sickness resulting from the negligence of a health care provider. A life care plan projects these medical damages/costs over the life of the injured individual, among these costs are:
- individual’s particular needs in accordance with accepted professional standards of care;
- current and future medical and custodial care needs;
- frequency and duration of treatment;
- medical evaluations;
- therapies;
- diagnostic tests;
- durable medical equipment;
- supplies;
- prescription medications;
- home health care;
- custodial care;
- home modifications;
- automobile modifications or specialized vehicles; and transportation.
At Miller Law Group, we know that clients who have suffered a catastrophic or life-changing injury or sickness as a result of a health care provider’s negligence face a difficult road to recovery. We believe practicing law is a profession first and a business second. With years of experience representing individuals who have been injured as a result of medical errors, allow us to focus on the legal process so that you and your family can focus on healing.
Contact us if you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic or life-changing injury as a result of a health care provider’s negligence.
Sources:
- http://www.lcius.com/life-care-plans/
- https://www.4structures.com/life-care-plans
