Life Care Planning Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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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Average Life Care Planning Expert Witnesses Court Fees

Review Fee

Deposition Fee

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • This expert has 40+ years of experience providing vocational evaluations for adults and children alike. His four part process includes a medical record review, standardized diagnostic vocational interview, vocational testing and labor market research. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Penn State University and pursued extensive postgraduate training at New York University. His extensive work experience includes managerial positions at Mount Sinai Hospital and the Social Security Administration.

    Independent Vocational Consultant

    All But Dissertation (ABD), New York University

    Alabama

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What Can a Life Care Planning Expert Witness Opine On?

Needs Assessment

Evaluate individual needs and challenges.

Goal Setting

Establish short and long-term objectives.

Resource Identification

Locate available support services and resources.

Care Coordination

Organize services among various providers.

Plan Development

Create a detailed care plan outline.

Review and Update

Regularly assess and adjust the care plan.

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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