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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 Economic
Projections Independent Medical
Evaluations Neuropsychological
Assessments Types of Cases Wrongful Death Personal Injury Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Medical Malpractice Workers Compensation Social Security Disability 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
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How
to Know Future Medical Costs for Vioxx Victims and Other Cases |
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The giant pharmaceutical companies will most certainly
defend themselves vigorously in upcoming defective pharmaceutical cases. This fact underscores the importance of
having the most credible Future Medical Costs
Analysis possible. Clients
suffering damages due to Vioxx usage will present with both obvious and
subtle medical damages. For instance, while the stroke victim with
permanent disability has clear needs for assistance, the heart attack victim
who is already back to work may have more subtle damages. |
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Patients with a previous myocardial infarction
(heart attack) present an increased risk of stroke,1
future heart attack, and other health problems. One of the many long-term problems related
to heart attacks is that vessels around the site of the injury can become
leaky – a side effect of localized oxygen deprivation.2 Offsetting the risks created by this and
other “hidden” damages residual to strokes and myocardial events may require
long-term medical responses including pharmocological therapy, periodic
tests, and routine physician monitoring. |
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Any time you have a case involving serious injuries, call Expert
Assessments, LLC for a no-cost, no-obligation initial consultation. You may find that a Future
Medical Cost Analysis will help ensure a fair settlement. Neal S. Taub, MD conducts E.A.’s Future Medical Cost Analyses as follows: 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 19 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, LLC 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 establishes medical costs by
utilizing regional prices (relative to the injured party) and national
prices. Fees for procedures are
determined by surveying local providers.
Medication costs are determined by checking current prices at a
national pharmacy. E.A. 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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When representing
injured parties, call Expert
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