As a personal injury attorney, you understand the importance of paying attention to details. In cases with complex injuries and medical issues, having a medical expert witness in your corner, like a board-certified Physician Life Care Planner, can be the key to success.
A Physician Life Care Planner has specialized knowledge and experience in a particular area of medicine and can provide valuable insights and analysis that can help attorneys build a strong medical foundation for their case and improve their chances of optimal outcomes in court. In personal injury cases, these medical expert witnesses can be particularly important in establishing the extent of the injuries, while planning for the effects of those injuries on the injured person’s quality of life.
Today, we explore three reasons why having a Physician Life Care Planner as a medical expert witness is an essential component in any personal injury case.
Clarifying Complex Medical Issues
In personal injury cases that involve complex medical issues, it can be challenging for judges and juries to understand the medical aspects of the case. A medical expert witness can provide clarification and simplify medical concepts for the court. By breaking down complex medical terminology and explaining conditions and treatments, this expert can help the court better understand the nature of the injuries sustained and the impacts these have had and will continue to have over your client’s lifetime.
Physician Life Care Planners can bring additional specialized knowledge and experience from their primary practice areas. When your Physician Life Care Planner also specializes in a field relevant to your client’s injury(ies), this expert is able to bring a level of wisdom into planning for long-term impacts and care needs that another life care planner would not be able to provide. These experts possess knowledge and experience that help build a strong medical foundation for your case. This in turn will assist the court in making an informed decision regarding damages and appropriate compensation.
Enhancing Credibility and Objectivity
As medical professionals, Physician Life Care Planners are held to high professional standards. Physician life care planners present recommendations based on evidence from research, medical standards, and experience making them credible expert witnesses in personal injury cases. They are counted on to provide impartial and objective assessments of complex medical issues. By maintaining this objectivity, they are able to provide testimony that is fair, honest, and indicative of reliability - attributes that are recognized and appreciated by the court.
Strengthening Your Case for Damages
Physician Life Care Planners play an essential role in personal injury cases, providing their expertise to assist attorneys and the court in understanding the extent of injuries and damages suffered by the client. Calling upon a Physician Life Care Planner as a medical expert witness can help accurately determine the full extent of the damages suffered after injury by providing invaluable insight into the associated diagnoses and planning for the medical care that will likely be incurred in the future. In addition, a Physician Life Care Planner can often discuss permanency and causation, as well as the potential for long-term complications. This information can help the attorney and court accurately assess the damages suffered by the injured and develop a settlement proposal that accounts for the long-term effects of the injury, such as ongoing medical expenses and lost wages.
With a Physician Life Care Planner as your medical expert witness, you can anticipate a powerful ally that will help clarify complex medical issues, enhance credibility and objectivity, and strengthen your case. Their specialized knowledge and experience can be deciding factors in the success of your case, as you seek fair compensation for your client. It's essential, however, to choose the right Physician Life Care Planner - one who is qualified, experienced, and can provide reliable and credible testimony in court. At LCPMD, our team of Physician Life Care Planners, PhD Economists, and Vocational Experts has the knowledge and experience to provide the support you need to build a strong medical foundation and achieve the best possible outcome for your clients.
We invite you to reach out to us at Contact@LCPMD.com for expert insights and assistance in your next personal injury case.