If you are a workers’ compensation attorney, Cardinal LifeCare Consulting can assist you in serving your clients by providing impartial, evidence-based vocational evaluations. Reputed for our unparalleled expertise and dedication to objectivity, we are trusted by law firms nationwide. To learn more about our services and how they may benefit a personal injury case you are involved in, call us at 724-487-0519.
What Is a Vocational Evaluation in Workers’ Compensation Cases?
To understand what is a vocational evaluation in workers’ compensation cases and how this assessment can be a case-supplementing asset, it’s essential to first know what it entails. In essence, a vocational evaluation is a methodical analysis of an individual’s current and future earning capacity in light of an injury or disability. Presented as a report, a vocational evaluation will provide in-depth, fact-based answers to the following questions:
- What are the effects of the client’s injuries on their ability to function?
- How will the client’s injuries impact their ability to work?
- Will the client’s current and future earning potential be affected? If so, how?
By connecting relevant medical evidence relating to a claimant’s injuries and economic reports, a vocational evaluation can aid in enriching their testimony. Further, during a workers’ compensation hearing, the presence of a vocational expert can be instrumental to educate the jury on the impact of the individual’s injuries on their employability and ability to perform substantial gainful activity (work).
If future medical expenses are expected in light of the individual’s injuries, a life care plan or medical cost analysis may also be appropriate to supplement the case and set the stage for care needs to be met.
Trust Our Experts for Detailed, Objective Vocational Evaluations
At Cardinal LifeCare Consulting, we proudly offer our network of highly qualified vocational experts to law firms across the country, with virtual consultations available via Skype. Additionally, we specialize in creating evidence-based life care plans that can help to quantify the costs of an individual’s care over time following an injury. To be connected with the right team of professionals to assist with a workers’ compensation case you are working on, reach out to us at 724-487-0519.
