Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not provide hands-on direct medical treatment
Life care planning services can benefit individuals and families facing a wide range of medical conditions and situations. These may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries. Regardless of the specific condition or situation, a certified life care planner can provide guidance with planning their long-term care needs.
A life care plan can be used in various settings where individuals may require long-term care due to catastrophic injuries or chronic illnesses. These settings may include:
– Personal Injury Litigation
– Workers’ Compensation
– Medical Malpractice Cases
– Disability Insurance Claims
– Guardianship or Conservatorship Cases
– Catastrophic Injury Settlements
– Estate Planning
– Rehabilitation Planning
– Long-term Care Planning
A life care plan is a comprehensive and dynamic document that outlines the medical, psychological, and rehabilitative financial needs of an individual who has sustained a catastrophic injury or illness. It typically includes an assessment of the individual’s current and anticipated future medical and non-medical needs, such as medications, therapies, assistive devices, home modifications, and long-term care arrangements. It is used to ensure that the individual receives appropriate and timely care, maximizes their functional abilities, and maintains the best possible quality of life.
Whatley Consultants work for both plaintive and defense. Each life care plan utilizes the same methodology meaning the plans are impartial and consistent.