LCPpro® FAQs
Life care planning is a comprehensive process that involves assessing an injured individual’s future medical needs, care requirements, and associated costs. It provides a roadmap for long-term care, ensuring that the individual receives the necessary support and resources to optimize their quality of life.Â
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Here’s how life care planning can benefit your clients:Â
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- Accurate medical cost projections: Provides precise estimates of future medical expenses, helping you secure fair compensation for your client.Â
- Personalized care plans: Tailors plans to individual needs, ensuring your client receives the most appropriate and effective care.Â
- Peace of mind: Alleviates stress and anxiety for your client by providing a clear plan for their future.Â
- Long-term financial security: Helps ensure your client has the financial resources needed for their ongoing care.Â
- Stronger legal cases: Provides valuable evidence to support your client’s claim for damages.Â
By utilizing life care planning, you can help your clients achieve the best possible outcomes in their personal injury cases.Â
At LCPpro®, we offer a unique combination of local expertise, extensive experience, and personalized care. Â
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Unlike other providers, everyone on our team, from nurses to physicians, are all certified Life Care Planners. This means you benefit from:Â
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- Deep medical understanding – our team has a firsthand understanding of medical conditions and treatment options.Â
- Expert witness capabilities – our physicians can provide valuable testimony in court.Â
- Extensive Credentials – our entire team is credentialed in Life Care Planning.Â
- Transparent Pricing – we offer flat rates and terms for our referral sources. Â
Our physician and nurse certified life care planners teams are based in the US and has over 30 years of experience in the field. At our core, we prioritize individual client needs and avoid generic, AI-generated reports, ensuring each report is truly customized to individual needs.Â
Our team of CLCPs has over 30 years of combined experience in life care planning. This expertise allows us to provide accurate projections and tailored care plans.Â
The timeline for a life care plan can vary depending on the complexity of the case. However, we strive to provide timely results while ensuring the highest quality of work. Assuming all pertinent records are readily available, a standard life care plan takes 7-8 weeks to complete. Rush requests are available upon review of medical records for an additional fee. Standard rush cases are completed in 4-5 weeks on average.Â
We offer free consultations to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalized quote.Â
While we cannot disclose specific case details due to confidentiality, we have a proven track record of successfully assisting clients in securing fair settlements. We can provide references upon request.Â
Our team utilizes a combination of national databases, industry data, medical expertise, published studies, and advanced methodologies to provide accurate and reliable projections.Â
Yes, our team includes medical experts who can serve as expert witnesses to support your client’s case.Â
Our life care plans are a non-biased document focusing on the long-term future, we are experts in frequency and sequala of care, along with cost of that future care, considering potential changes in care requirements and associated costs. Traditional medical treatment plans often address immediate needs.Â
LCPpro® offers vocational experts and economists to calculate employability and earnings capacity and loss wages.Â
To create a comprehensive life care plan, we require:Â
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- Medical recordsÂ
- Details of the injuryÂ
- Current treatment plansÂ
- Prognosis reportsÂ
We value communication – we absolutely will keep you informed throughout the process and provide regular updates as needed.Â
Yes, we are open to reviewing and revising the life care plan as your client’s situation evolves.Â
Yes, our legal counsel can provide guidance on the legal aspects of life care plans and how they can be used to support your client’s case.Â
Our team consists of nurses & physicians with credentials in Certified Life Care Planners (CLCPs), Life Care Planner Certified (LCP-C), and Certified Health Professional Life Care Planner (CHLCP) with extensive experience in the field of life care planning.Â
Our team engages in ongoing professional development and training to stay informed about the latest industry trends and advancements.Â
Absolutely! We offer free consultations to discuss your specific needs and answer any questions you may have.Â
We prioritize data security and privacy. All information shared with LCPpro® is treated with the utmost confidentiality.Â
We can provide references upon request. Please contact us for more information.Â
Industry FAQs
Life care planning is a comprehensive process that involves assessing an injured individual’s future medical needs, care requirements, and associated costs. It provides a roadmap for long-term care, ensuring that the individual receives the necessary support and resources to optimize their quality of life.Â
A life care planner is a specialized professional who is trained to assess the future medical needs of injured individuals. They work closely with attorneys, medical professionals, and injured individuals to develop personalized care plans and estimate future medical costs.Â
A certified life care planner (CLCP) is a professional who has met specific educational and experience requirements and passed a certification exam. This certification demonstrates their expertise in the field of life care planning.Â
A life care plan is a detailed document that outlines an injured individual’s future medical needs, care requirements, and associated costs. It serves as a roadmap for long-term care and helps ensure that the individual receives the necessary support and resources.Â
A life care plan typically includes:Â
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- Medical Needs: A comprehensive assessment of current and future medical conditions, treatments, medications, and equipment.Â
- Care Requirements: A plan for how those needs will be met, such as in-home care, nursing home care, or assisted living.Â
- Cost Projections: An estimate of the total cost of providing the necessary care over the individual’s lifetime.Â
- Funding Sources: Exploration of potential funding sources, such as insurance, government programs, or personal savings.Â
A medical consultant is a professional who provides expert advice and guidance on medical matters. In the context of life care planning, a medical consultant can help assess the injured individual’s medical needs and provide recommendations for future care.Â
A life care planner expert is a professional who has advanced knowledge and experience in the field of life care planning. They can provide expert testimony in court to support the injured individual’s claim for damages.Â
A life care planner expert witness is a qualified professional who can provide expert testimony in court regarding the injured individual’s future medical needs and care requirements.Â
A consultant doctor is a medical professional who provides specialized advice and expertise in a particular field. They may be called upon to provide expert testimony in court or to assist in the development of a life care plan.Â
A legal medical consultant is a medical professional who works with attorneys to provide expert advice and guidance on legal matters related to medical issues. They may be called upon to review medical records, provide expert testimony, or assist in the development of a life care plan.Â
Medical cost projections are estimates of future healthcare expenses for an injured individual. They are based on factors such as the individual’s current health condition, expected course of illness, necessary treatments and services, and cost trends.Â
A vocational report is a document that assesses an injured individual’s earning capacity and potential loss of income due to their injuries. It may include information on the individual’s education, training, work history, and job prospects.Â