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Catastrophic Injury

In catastrophic injury cases not only is a structured settlement a viable option to settle the case but the cost of future care must be carefully considered so the present cash value of the settlement is sufficient to take care of the person for the remainder of his life expectancy. In addition to the obvious medical care needs by treating physicians, there should be a careful nursing care evaluation. The nursing care evaluation should include considerations for bathing/cleansing, shaving, hair care, mouth care, dressing, assisting with nutrition, mobility needs, protection from injury and infection, administering medications, providing for recreation, nursing assistant fees, bed making, ambulation, urinary requirements, and skin assessment. An experienced attorney will also utilize the services of a life care planner to assist in the evaluation of future needs. Once the cost of those needs are established, an economist can reduce those costs to present value in order to properly prove damages.

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