MVA planning retention scales to injury severity. Non-catastrophic cases may be served by a medical cost projection; catastrophic cases call for a full life care plan coordinated with the treating specialists and, for present value, counsel's economic expert.
Checklist
Assess injury severity and the likely magnitude of future care
Match the deliverable to severity (medical cost projection for limited injuries, full plan for catastrophic)
Obtain complete medical records, imaging, and any functional capacity evaluation
Coordinate with orthopedic, neurological, or rehabilitation treating providers as relevant
Questions to ask the expert
How does the injury mix affect your methodology?
How do you handle chronic pain in the plan?
When do you recommend a full life care plan for MVA cases?
Timeline
30-60 days for non-catastrophic cases; 60-90 days for catastrophic.
Required documents
Medical records, imaging, and any functional capacity evaluation
Current medication, therapy, and equipment documentation
Accident report and records
Common pitfalls
Overscoping smaller cases with a full plan where a projection would do
Underscoping catastrophic cases by omitting attendant care and home modification
Methodology is the same. The injury mix often blends orthopedic, neurological, and chronic pain elements, which the plan addresses in coordination with each treating specialist.
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