Loss of Earnings Valuation

Clear, expert analysis of post-injury employability to support fair, defensible outcomes

Vocational Experts and PhD Economists, committed to your case

When an injury impacts a person’s ability to work, accurately assessing lost earnings is critical. At LCPMD, our Vocational Experts and PhD Economists provide clear, defensible analysis of the economic impact of injury—helping plaintiff and defense firms build well-supported cases.

For cases requiring earlier-stage financial evaluation, related services are available through our affiliated MCPMD offering.

Vocational Loss of Earnings Capacity Assessments

Conducted by Vocational Experts, this assessment measures the impact of an injury on a person’s ability to earn income. By comparing pre-injury and post-injury earning capacity, resulting in a clear assessment of financial loss over time.

Loss of Earnings Present Value Assessments

Our PhD Economists can further refine an analysis by calculating the present value of lost earnings. With precise, data-driven insights, we help ensure your client’s economic damages are accurately quantified, supporting fair and well-founded compensation.

Reliable Employability Analysis

Our Vocational Experts assess an individual’s employability post-injury by analyzing:

Pre-injury and post-injury work skills, experience, and interests
The current job market and availability of suitable employment
The financial impact of lost earning capacity and reduced work potential

By comparing past earnings to projected future earnings, we deliver a clear and defensible valuation of lost income.

Comprehensive Impact Assessments

For cases requiring deeper economic analysis, our PhD Economists:

Analyze economic trends affecting earning capacity
Calculate the present value of lost earnings, future wage potential, reduced retirement, and other fringe benefits

Together, our Vocational Experts and PhD Economists offer a complete picture of financial losses, ensuring that damages are accurately quantified and well-supported.

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How We Support Your Case

Educating
the jury 

Medical and economic damages can be complex. Our experts break down highly technical information into clear, understandable terms, helping jurors grasp the real impact of past and future medical expenses valuation.

Minimizing headaches 

Managing expert reports and testimony shouldn’t be a burden. Our dedicated case managers handle the details—ensuring timely progress, seamless communication, and reliable expert support from pre-litigation to trial verdict and case resolution.

Delivering predictable results

Legal outcomes are never guaranteed, but confidence in your experts is critical. LCPMD’s trusted professionals provide credible, well-documented analyses that hold up under scrutiny, reducing surprises and strengthening your case.

Why Choose Us

Comprehensive expertise

Our team brings together Physician Life Care Planners, Certified Life Care Planners, Vocational Experts, and PhD economists—offering a streamlined approach to damages valuation. 

End-to-end case support

From initial intake to trial, our case managers provide consistent communication and case oversight.

Well-founded, defensible reports

Each assessment is built on thorough analysis, ensuring credibility and resilience under scrutiny.

Trusted by attorneys nationwide

LCPMD is a go-to resource for injury attorneys, delivering reliable insights for both plaintiffs and defense firms.

Efficient
turnaround

We recognize the urgency of your cases and deliver timely results without sacrificing precision.

Established industry leaders

Defining the standard in Life Care Planning—our team contributed to one of the field’s leading textbooks, alongside research-supported white papers and continuing education (CLE) courses.

Team

Your Case Deserves a Team You Can Trust

Comprised of the nation’s leading experts working under one roof, LCPMD brings together Physician Life Care Planners, Certified Life Care Planners, Vocational Experts, and PhD Economists—each with deep, specialized experience.

We deliver clear, defensible analyses grounded in strong medical and economic foundations. Trusted by plaintiff and defense firms nationwide, our team provides the insight and credibility needed to support complex damages cases.