Preparing for Deposition for Spinal Cord Injury Cases

Reviewed by KW Life Care Planning Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-08-26

Deposition preparation in SCI cases centers on equipment cost defenses, attendant care methodology, and the neurological-level basis for the life care plan.

Checklist

Reconfirm equipment replacement interval sources
Review attendant care methodology and rate data
Prepare on ASIA classification specifics
Review the opposing planner or physician critique

Questions to ask the expert

How did you determine replacement intervals?
What rate sources did you use for attendant care?
How did you coordinate with the treating physiatrist?

Timeline

2 preparation sessions.

Required documents

Life care plan with source citations
Physiatrist communications
Cost documentation

Common pitfalls

Rate source substitutions without documentation
Skipping peer-reviewed duration references

Frequently Asked Questions

Can attendant care hour opinions be challenged?

They commonly are; defend them with the functional assessment and documented hours by service type.

References

NSCISC

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