Life Care Planning Expert Witnesses Discuss Earning Potential and Forecast Modeling for Injured Youth

I can assess the earning capacity of the plaintiff. I have extensive experience in forecast modeling and have reviewed numerous cases involving eye injury. I apply the RAPEL model. Since the plaintiff is a teenager and presumably does not have a work history as yet, I would review school records and standardized testing to identify the aptitudes of the plaintiff pre-injury and examine differences in performance post-injury. I would use medical records and/or speak to the medical expert to determine long-term impairments. I would interview the parents to determine the probability of post-secondary education. I would review the accommodation needs the plaintiff may require in school or for future work. Based on that model of identifying the aptitudes and rehabilitation needs I would identify career options, access to employment, and the earning capacity associated with the plaintiff. I would then compare to pre-injury earning capacity.