Life Care Planning Expert Witnesses

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Life care planning expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and catastrophic injury litigation. Some of the most common specialties include nursing, rehabilitation, vocational assessment, case management, and disability evaluation. They can opine on the effects of long-term medical needs, future care costs, functional limitations, and life expectancy on damages.

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  1. Life Care Planning & Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $285/hr

    This certified life care planner and vocational evaluator has decades of experience in economic damages evaluation. He received specialized training in the economics of personal injury and work capacity evaluation, and he serves as a reviewer for The Earnings Analyst and the Journal of Forensic Vocationology. He has published numerous articles on life care planning and vocational and rehabilitation economics, while he is the Chairman of the Forensic Committee of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Currently, this expert is the Director for a board of vocational experts as well as the Director of a Michigan based personalized medical management and vocational rehabilitation organization.

    Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Firm in MI

    Master of Arts (MA), Michigan State University

    Ann Arbor,

    Michigan

  2. Psychology & Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. Works with diverse ages, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across a wide range of facility and community venues. Has published and lectured widely, is the recipient of numerous public and private grants and serves on professional association and journal editorial boards.

    Clinical Psychologist, A private practice in VA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida State University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

  3. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This life care planning expert earned a masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He is a certified life care planner and a licensed vocational rehabilitation counselor. He belongs to the International Association of Rehabilitation Providers and the International Academy of Life Care Planners. He is currently a self-employed life care planner and vocational consultant.

    Founder and Vocational Consultant, A Vocational Evaluation & Counseling Firm

    Master of Science (MS), University of Southwestern Louisiana

    Baton Rouge,

    Louisiana

  4. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr

    This expert is a certified life care planner and nurse consultant with clinical background in nursing, orthopedics, rehabilitation and critical care medicine. She has extensive background in evaluation of complex and long term needs of clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. She holds expertise in health care quality and risk management, health care administration, and regulatory compliance. She has been a certified life care planner since 2010.

    VP Clinical Integration and Development, PatientCentral Technologies

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), American InterContinental University

    Houston,

    Texas

  5. Life Care Planning & Neurology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $650/hr

    This board certified neurologist and certified life planner earned a BA in Psychology from Brandeis University and an MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He is a member of a number of prestigious societies including the International Academy of Life Care Planners and the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. He currently provides life care planning services for a private consulting firm.

    Neurology Director, An outpatient rehabilitation facility in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    San Antonio,

    Texas

  6. Architecture & Forensic Architecture Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This Forensic Architect assists attorneys and insurance companies in resolving construction litigation claims through physical investigation, analysis, report writing and expert witness testimony. He is a Registered Architect and a Professional Planner with 28 years of experience in the construction industry. He has an ability to explain complex design and construction issues in a simple and clear manner as an expert witness. He has testified in deposition, mediation, arbitration and Court. This expert actively consults on construction claims for defects, delays, and errors & omissions. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is currently licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington D.C. and Florida. The expert is also a Professional Planner in New Jersey and has an NCARB Certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He has completed analysis on numerous projects, including condominium complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, and resort properties, among others. He was a Claims Department Head and a Senior Architect for The Falcon Group before starting his current role as a Forensic Architect at a firm in New Jersey. After graduating from high school, this expert worked for a contractor performing construction trades. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from NJIT, he worked for several Architectural firms. He decided to concentrate on Forensic Architecture and has worked for Claims firms such as Hill International. He has been primarily focused on Forensic work for the past 12 years. This expert has written numerous expert reports and has testified in arbitration, a bench trial and a jury trial.

    Forensic Architect, An analysis and planning architecture firm in NJ

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture

    Chester,

    New Jersey

  7. Life Care Planning & Vocational Services Expert Witness

    This expert is a qualified health and human service professional who serves as a Health & Rehabilitation Consultant in Texas. He has worked in the medical, vocational, legal and rehabilitation industry since 2002, and is a Certified Life Care Planner. The expert specializes in employment, vocational, and rehabilitation services; his work includes counseling, family violence education, litigation support and expert witness testimony, worker's compensation claims, life care planning, vocational services, earnings capacity evaluations, and medical bill review.

    Director of Health Services and Health & Rehabilitation Consultant, Private Healthcare Consulting Firm

    Master of Arts (MA), University of Oklahoma

    Texas

  8. Life Care Planning & Complex Medicare Set Asides Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $195/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This highly qualified expert has extensive experience with Medicare Set Asides (MSA), Complex Medical Cost Projections and Life Care Plans. She is dual-certified as a Life Care Planner and Medicare Set Aside Consultant among many more with 30+ years working alongside insurance companies. She has past legal experience, court testimony regarding Medicare Set Asides and Medical Cost Projections. This expert is the Vice President and business owner of a medical consulting firm for 17 years. The focus of her company is to ensure each and every client is given the necessary actions to plan for future medical costs. Although her office is based out of Virginia, she caters to a large group of clientele nationwide.

    President, Medical Settlement Firm, Virginia Beach Area

    Master of Science (MS), East Carolina University

    Lakewoodn Ranch,

    Florida

  9. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $330/hr

    This expert is a licensed psychologist, licensed rehabilitation counselor, and certified life care planner, whose areas of expertise include chronic pain management, physical rehabilitation, residual earning capacity analysis, the assessment of future medical needs, and life care planning. He earned his BA in psychology from Colgate University and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He completed further specialized training at the University of Washington and has published in the areas of vocational rehabilitation and clinical decision making in rehabilitation populations.

    Rehabilitation Psychologist, A Behavioral Medicine Practice in LA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Southern Mississippi

    Metairie,

    Louisiana

  10. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr

    This expert has 22 years of experience as a Life Care Planner. She completed the coursework and her residency for her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York in 2007. She received her certification as a Life Care Planner from the University of Florida in 2000. She has continued to take education and professional development courses and been recertified twice. She is a member of various professional associations such as the International Academy of Rehabilitation Professionals and the American Psychology Association. Currently, she is the President of a private Life Care Planning company based in southwestern Connecticut.

    Life Care Planner, A private consulting practice in CT

    Master of Arts (MA), Fairfield University

    Cos Cob,

    Connecticut

  11. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $330/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $530/hr
    Court Fee
    $530/hr

    This experienced nurse life care planner maintains clinical expertise in cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, brain injury, amputations, burns, and trauma. For 20+ years she has provided life care planning and case management services to clients. Prior to her life care planning career, she gained hands on experience as a nurse at New York University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

    Life Care Planner, A health management company in NJ

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Binghamton University

    Westfield,

    New Jersey

  12. Brain Injury & Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $900/hr
    Court Fee
    $900/hr

    This expert is triple-board certified in forensic psychiatry, psychiatry, and brain injury medicine, ABPN. He has been retained in cases for plaintiff and defense. Cases include brain injury and neuropsychiatric issues (competitive sports, personal injury), criminal competency (homicide, criminal and military courts), medical malpractice (clinic, hospital, and treaters), violence assessment (armed security and FFD), sexual assault and the use of drugs (DFSA), mass tort (psychiatric damages associated with oil spill), psychiatric factors in capital crime (homicide), and, in all cases, damages. In clinical practice, this physician treats patients at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research hospital working with those with psychiatric, brain injury, brain disease, and spinal cord injuries. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry of a major medical school. This physician serves as an appointed member of the Texas Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. He conducts psychiatric medical assessments and IMEs, including a thorough review of medical and legal records to form well-reasoned findings and opinions. He is experienced in giving testimony. He serves as a private consultant to attorneys as a non-disclosed expert. This physician holds further certification as a Medical Review Officer with expertise in Drug and Alcohol testing and toxicology. He also holds an FDA Buprenorphine Waiver to treat Opioid Use Disorders.

    Forensic Psychiatrist, A private practice in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bangalore University, India

    Sugar Land,

    Texas

  13. Life Care Planning & Medical Directing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $480/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $480/hr
    Court Fee
    $480/hr

    This qualified expert who is a Life Care Planner and an MD, obtained his BS in Zoology from the University of Wyoming and his MD from Creighton University. He completed his internship and Residency in General Surgery and his Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Fellowship in Trauma at the Oregon Health Sciences University. He has been Board Certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Medicine and is Certified in Life Care Planning and Mediation. He is a member of multiple Trauma and Surgical medical Associations and has 50+ Publications on Surgery Research. He is currently the Medical Team Manager for a Medical Task Force and the Medical Director and Owner of a Life Care Planning Firm.

    Medical Director, A Life Care Planning Firm

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Creighton University

    Nixa,

    Missouri

  14. Life Care Planning & Obstetrics & Gynecology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr

    This board certified physician earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. She has maintained an active medical practice for 25+ years. She completed training in life care planning with the University of Florida and is certified by the International Commission on Health Care Certification as a life care planner.

    Consultant, A medical consulting firm in CT

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Milford,

    Connecticut

  15. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $275/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $275/hr
    Court Fee
    $275/hr

    This expert is a certified life care planner and has spent many years in the nursing profession. She belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the space, including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners and the Case Management Society of America. She currently owners her own Life Care Planning consultancy.

    Owner, A client management software company in OH

    Master of Science (MS), University of Phoenix

    Dublin,

    Ohio

  16. Nurse Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr
    Court Fee
    $225/hr

    This expert has extensive credentials and training in nursing, nurse life care planning, and medicare consulting. She belongs to the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, and the National Association of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals. She has held numerous nursing positions throughout the mid-west and is currently a nurse life care planner and consultant at a private firm in Indiana.

    Nurse Life Care Planner and Consultant, A private consultancy

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Phoenix School of Nursing

    Muncie,

    Indiana

  17. Life Care Planning & Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This certified life care planner and rehabilitation counselor has been in active practice since 2002, before which she served as a behavioral therapist. A member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, she earned her BA in Psychology from Western State College of Colorado and her MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.

    Life Care Planner, A rehabilitation center in CO

    Master of Arts (MA), University of Northern Colorado

    Denver,

    Colorado

  18. Traumatic Brain Injury Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $100/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert is a certified legal nurse consultant and a registered nurse. She has has many positions as a nurse and now works as a life planner and nurse consultant at three different practices. She is certified as a life care planner and in life accident and health insurance.

    Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, A private NY group

    Associates Degree (AD), Monroe Community College

    Fairport,

    New York

  19. Nurse Life Care Planner Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert has been a registered nurse for over 35 years. She has worked as a rehabilitation and intravenous nurse in both the hospital and home health care setting in OH. She has been a certified life care planner and case manager for 15 years and a certified nurse life care planner for over 5 years. She is also a certified brain injury specialist by the Brain Injury Association of America. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, where she previously served in many roles including President and Secretary. She currently owns a medical consultancy firm in MA, through which she creates life care plans for patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and other chronic disabilities. She also prepares Medicare set-aside cost projections for worker's compensation and litigation settlements.

    Owner and Consultant, A medical consultancy firm in MA

    Grafton,

    Massachusetts

  20. Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $900/hr

    This expert Life Care Planner obtained her AS in Liberal Arts & Sciences and her ADN from Chaffey College and her BSN from Jacksonville University. She completed her training in Life Care Planning at Kelynco in Utah and is a Certified Life Care Planner, Legal Nurse Consultant, Certified Nurse Life Care Planner, and a Registered Nurse. She has 1 Publication and is currently a full time Life Care Planner and part time Educator in Nursing.

    Adjunct Faculty, A community college in CA

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), West Coast University

    Oak Hills,

    California

What Can a Life Care Planning Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Life Care Planning Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a life care planning expert witness?

A life care planning expert witness is a medical and rehabilitation specialist who evaluates long-term care needs after injury. They assist by reviewing records, creating life care plans, testifying, and clarifying future costs.

In what case types can a Life Care Planning expert witness provide valuable assistance?

A Life Care Planning expert witness assists in personal injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, workers’ compensation, product liability, and wrongful death cases.

How can a life care planning expert witness strengthen damages quantification?

A life care planning expert witness strengthens damages quantification by providing a detailed, evidence‑based projection of future medical, care, and related costs.

What specific methodologies does a life care planning expert witness employ in cost projections?

A life care planning expert witness uses medical record review, clinical guidelines, provider input, and actuarial and cost databases to create evidence-based cost projections.

What credentials and training should a life care planning expert witness possess?

A life care planning expert witness should have advanced healthcare credentials (e.g., RN, MD, rehabilitation or therapy license), formal life care planning certification, and forensic testimony training.

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