Greg Vigna, MD, JD Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Academic Physician Certified Life Care Planner Ankle fractures and sprains are a common ‘associated problem’ related to motor vehicle accidents and falls. Despite excellent reduction and healing of fractures persistent pain may result leading to an unacceptable functional result in 20-30% of fractures related to […]
A Superior Life Care Plan
According to the International Academy of Life Care Planners (IALCP): “The Life Care Plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis and research, which provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated cost for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health […]
Why You Must Have a Special Needs Trust.
When an injured person (the plaintiff) receives a settlement or judgment, certain medical payments first need to be made. Prior to any disbursement in funds to the plaintiff something called a “lien resolution for past medical bills” happens. During this phase payments made by Medicare/Medicaid and/or private insurance are reimbursed, if they have a right […]
What Should You Expect from a Life Care Plan?
There are many elements that go into developing a comprehensive Life Care Plan. Each plan is unique to the patient, their injuries, potential complications and long term needs. The Life Care Plan doesn’t just identify your basic needs for survival, but considers quality of life and providing you with an environment that ensures the greatest […]
Resources and Referrals for Injured Victims
Injured accident victims often require an extensive support network to face their ordeal. The Life Care Solutions Group can provide information about resources that may be available for those who have been injured in a serious accident such as a car accident, motorcycle accident, 18-wheeler accident, or other type of accident. Support for those who […]
Discussing Disability Sensitive Recommendations
Healthcare recommendations for disabled persons living with an acquired injury can be helpful in their assessment about what resources may improve their physical and their emotional functioning for dealing with their condition. Discussions about what recommendations would be most helpful are important talks that anyone who has sustained a disabling injury should have with medical […]
Financial Planning for Life Care
Financial planning for life care following a serious accident injury can be challenging. If a patient is faced with developing a life care plan consistent with the resources they currently have, it can be extremely difficult to understand how to make a plan work within their budget limitations. Some injuries, such as brain injuries, spinal […]
Obtaining a Future Medical Needs Assessment
A medical needs assessment is designed to help identify a patient’s health care needs and how to best respond to them. A number of factors must be taken into consideration in the development of this type of plan including what services or resources are available and what recommendations can be made to meet their a […]
Improving Quality of Life for Accident Victims
Individuals who have been seriously injured in an accident often see a decline in their life quality for the period of time it takes to recover from their injury. A number of injured accident victims are forced to deal with the impact of their condition for an extended period of time, if not permanently. In […]
Life Care Planning for High Cost Injury Claims
Life care plans can aid in quantifying medical damages in personal injury cases involving high cost claims, says the Life Care Solutions Group
