Cost Estimates

Secure expert-backed cost projections that provide clarity for single-issue injury claims.

Bringing credible, research-based cost data to your traumatic injury case.

Our Certified Life Care Planners develop cost estimates using the same rigorous costing methodology applied in comprehensive life care plans. These reports are grounded in validated sources and reflect usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges.

Because they are based on a medical recommendation from a limited medical record, letter, or deposition, cost estimates can be completed quickly and affordably. Our team also provides expert witness testimony to support cost estimate reports.

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Strategic Value for Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys

Cost estimates are particularly effective in cases where a single medical need is at issue. These reports are crafted to strengthen your case and can be used to support or rebut claims, such as those involving:

A surgical procedure
Long-term injections or therapies
Repeat treatments or diagnostics

Cost estimates are a dependable tool for both defense and plaintiff attorneys navigating injury disputes, offering:

Faster turnaround for time-sensitive cases
Credibility built on our peer-review process
Accurate financial data tailored to help guide litigation strategy
A more affordable alternative for addressing single medical issues

Comparing Life Care Plans & Cost Estimates

Understanding the differences between life care plans and cost estimates enables legal teams to select the right tool for evaluating medical needs and financial projections in injury cases.

Scope & Purpose

Life Care Plan: A comprehensive report that requires extensive time and research to determine an injured person's current and future medical, rehabilitation, and psychological needs.
Cost Estimate: A focused financial projection for a single medical issue generally based on a single medical document, with a recommendation such as surgery, injection, or specific medication.

Development Process

Life Care Plan: Requires a thorough review of multiple documents, conducting a full needs assessment in collaboration with treating providers, and may include research and an interview with the injured person and their caregivers.
Cost Estimate: Based on limited documentation and requires no direct contact with the injured party or health care provider, making turnaround faster.

Use Cases

Life Care Plan: Offers a holistic view of an individual’s long-term medical and care needs in catastrophic injury cases, supporting or challenging damages claims through research-based projections.
Cost Estimate: Ideal for single medical procedures or recurring treatments, offering fast, reliable financial data to support litigation strategy or rebut opposing counsel claims.

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