Life Care Plan for TBI

Lawyers at the Oakland law office of Van Blois & Associates help clients in obtaining a life care plan to identify the lifetime costs associated with their traumatic brain injury and develop a resource-rich informational guide for the individual and family living with TBI.

A life care plan is more than just a document developed in anticipation of litigation.  While the life care plan can help justify costs when dealing with the insurance company or presenting a case to a jury, a well-drafted, comprehensive plan provides an excellent resource for the individual, family, and caregivers to understand the injured individual's needs and know where to go to access services or information for any situation that may arise over the lifetime of the individual with TBI.

A variety of professionals from different practice areas should be involved in completing a life care plan.  Health care workers, including primary care and rehabilitation physicians and nurses, as well as therapists, social workers, and vocational counselors, can all contribute their specialized knowledge.  A thorough individual diagnosis should be conducted as an initial part of the planning process, so that the recommendations are customized to the needs of the particular individual, even if the developers of the plan are not the primary caregivers.  It is equally important that plan drafters are familiar with the resources available in the community and elsewhere, including their costs, eligibility requirements, and other important aspects.

The utility of a life care plan lies in the fact that it brings together all the future needs of the patient in all areas of life for living with TBI.  The plan should cover all medical, health, rehabilitation and therapeutic needs, including ongoing care and treatment, provision for periodic monitoring and medical emergencies, and medication, equipment, and supplies that will be required to support the health needs of the individual over a lifetime.  Issues of assistive technology for communication and mobility are addressed, and the level of care the individual will need is also covered.  Where associations, organizations, and agencies exist to help meet the individual's needs in health, education, employment, and other facets of life, these programs and services will be included as well.  In addition, the document will detail all the costs associated with these needs so that the individual and family can plan accordingly, and may be presented in court as evidence of future costs associated with the injury.

The attorneys at Van Blois & Associates have handled hundreds of cases involving traumatic brain injuries, and understand the vital importance of creating life care plans in helping the TBI victim lead a fuller life and receive fair and adequate compensation for his or her injuries.  If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury anywhere in the Oakland, California area, contact Van Blois & Associates today for a consultation.