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Contact Information Charlotte, NC 28214 Phone: (704)
370-6946 Fax: (704) 375-9941 Services Provided Future Medical Costs
Analysis Vocational
Assessments Neuropsychological
Assessments Economic
Projections Types of Cases Personal Injury Workers Compensation Social Security Disability Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Medical Malpractice VA Disability Claims Divorce Associates Neal S. Taub, MD Medical Director of
Mercy Rehabilitation Center Patrick Clifford,
CVE Nationally
Certified Vocational Evaluator Young Davis, PhD Head of Economics
at UNC-Charlotte Jeff Ewert, PhD,ABBP Neuropsychologist Click Here to subscribe to Expert
Assessments e-mail bulletins for attorneys. |
How to Know Your Clients’ Future Medical Costs |
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Seeking full reimbursement for current medical
expenses very often does not fairly compensate injured parties. Your client’s treating physician may have performed
surgeries, dispensed medications, and prescribed equipment, but did the
doctor make clear the expected life of equipment, the anticipated length of
medical treatment, and the expectations for future procedures? If the intention is to
base the settlement on the current medical costs, did any of the healthcare
providers charge below average fees that may not be available to the injured
party in the future? What if the patient moves to an area where healthcare costs are
higher? |
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Expert Assessments, LLC understands how today’s
serious injury can create a lifetime of medical expenses that merit fair
compensation. Any time you have a case
involving serious injuries, call Expert Assessments for a no-cost,
no-obligation initial consultation.
You may find that a Future Medical Cost
Analysis will help ensure a fair settlement. |
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Medical Record Review: First, Dr. Taub reviews the existing medical
record to confirm the treating physician’s findings. When findings are
confirmed, Dr. Taub uses his 22 years of medical and rehabilitation
experience to determine the future medical needs of the injured party. This analysis includes standard
expectations for follow-up procedures, lab work, physician visits, equipment,
nursing, etc. over the life expectancy of the patient. Expert Assessments presents the final
report to the client’s treating physician for
approval and/or revision. The treating doctor then signs the analysis indicating
that he/she finds the report to be real and accurate. Determining Medical
Costs: Expert Assessments, LLC establishes medical costs by utilizing both
regional prices (relative to the injured party) and national prices. Fees for procedures are determined by
comparing Medicare costs with the average of three regional providers. Medication prices are determined by
averaging the charges of Eckerd’s, Walgreens, and
CVS. Expert Assessments, LLC
determines lab costs and other costs by surveying regional providers. Attorneys should consider E.A.’s
Future Medical Cost Analysis as an expert assessment and a conservative
estimate of medical expenses over the patient’s life expectancy. This analysis alone does not take into
account unforeseen complications, inflation, or future price increases. However, Expert Assessments, LLC also
offers the expert services of an economist who can provide settlement
structure plans designed to protect the real value of a settlement against
future economic and pricing uncertainties.
The Future Medical Cost Analysis alone will facilitate a full and fair
settlement by identifying ongoing medical expenses and providing realistic
current pricing for the specified medical care. |
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Call Pat Clifford, President at (704) 370-6946 |
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