Indiana Life Care Planning
Beacon Rehab, a Proven Damages Expert Supporting Indiana Cases of Personal Injury
Beacon Rehabilitation is your trusted life care planner in Indiana. We help legal professionals with comprehensive life care plans based on the most trusted standards of practice in the industry.
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Beacon Rehabilitation in Indiana
Beacon Rehabilitation serves the communities in the state of Indiana and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Service Area – Indiana
Contact
- Phone: (734) 665-8326
- Fax: 734-665-2584
- Email: [email protected]
Business Hours
- Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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About Beacon Rehab
Beacon Rehabilitation is a premier life care planner in Indiana, serving legal professionals across the area. Our expertise covers life care planning, vocational evaluations, future medical cost projections, and functional capacity evaluations.
We have over 40 years of experience, and our methods adhere to the peer-reviewed Standards of Practice for Life Care Planning and real-world medical costs, ensuring detailed, transparent, and defensible outcomes.
Ronald Smolarski (MA, CLCP, CEA, CRC, IPEC, LPC, CCM, CVE, CRV, CDEII) is the founder of Beacon Rehab, and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) and The Care Planner Network.
Mr. Smolarski’s professional background is backed by a large number of certifications:
- Certified Life Care Planner
- Forensic Economist (CEA)
- Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator /Certified Disability Examiner II
- Certified Vocational Evaluator
- Diplomate – American Board of Vocational Experts
- Diplomate – Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist
- Diplomate – American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified International Psychometric Evaluator
- Certified Case Manager
» Mr. Smolarski’s full Vitae (PDF File)
Why Choose Beacon Rehab as Your Life Care Planner in Indiana?
Here’s why you should choose us as your life care planner in Indiana.
- Providing Economic Damages to the Legal Profession since 1982
- Our founder, Ronald Smolarski, is a nationally respected Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), certified by the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC)
- Beacon Rehab is part of the IARP and The Care Planner Network
- Our articles on life care planning have been published in national journals and legal publications
- Our methods adhere to the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners
- Mr. Smolarski served in the United States Air Force
To request an evaluation for life care planning in Indiana, call us at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Testimonials
W. Brent Gill
“I used Ron on a brain-damaged infant case that resulted in a significant settlement. Ron’s work was thorough, and his deposition contributed to the result. I would highly recommend Ron.”
D. Joe Griffith
Attorney at Law
“Ron provided a vocational assessment, functional capacity exam, economic report, and a life care plan in a recent case which resulted in a $6.7M verdict. He put in a significant amount of time to meet with the client, to get to know the client, and to get to understand the client’s needs and difficulties. Ron put together a comprehensive report that was thorough and well-researched. He then showed up for the trial and defended his report. He did an outstanding job in testifying. Ron does something relatively unique. He provides all four kinds of services that you need for a complex case like this, all in one stop. His testimony resulted in a significant difference in the amount of the verdict. I would without hesitation recommend Ron.”
Sam Radner
Attorney at Law
“Ron has extensive knowledge for the development of life care plans. I hired him to provide me with an expert report detailing the life care plan and costs for a moderately brain injured client. He has all the tools and resources to conduct the proper research, analyze the medical records sent to him, and put together a comprehensive report that is detailed yet easy to understand by laypersons.”
Wendy Schiller-Nichols
Attorney at Law
“Mr. Smolarski made a difference in my case that settled for over a million dollars. He was very experienced, professional, and testified well. I would definitely use him again in the future in my personal injury cases.”
We Work With
Personal Injury Attorneys/Lawyers
Our partners consist of legal professionals who understand the pivotal role that a comprehensive life care plan plays in strengthening their arguments and securing favorable outcomes for their clients.
Services
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Life Care Planning
Life care planning involves assessing and identifying the future medical and non-medical needs and expenses of individuals after catastrophic or non-catastrophic injuries.
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Future Medical Cost Projections
Future medical cost projections are essential tools used in legal proceedings, particularly during mediation or settlement negotiations.
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Functional Capacity Evaluations
Functional capacity evaluations aim to determine an individual’s physical and functional capabilities. These assessments help identify any limitations that may impact the individual’s ability to perform work-related tasks.
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Vocational Evaluations
Wage-earning capacity and future employability are both determined by vocational evaluations.
Learn MoreOur Expertise Supports These Types of Cases
Here are a few examples of legal cases that require life care plans.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
Types of catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries we cover:
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Birth Injuries (infant brain damage, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, other birth injuries)
- Brain and Head Injuries
- Back or Neck Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Brachial Plexus
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) – Chronic Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Blindness
- Severe Burns
- Multiple Injury Disabilities
Our Methodology & Process
As a professional life care planner in Indiana, our services adhere to the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, allowing us to provide our customers with the highest quality services.
Here’s a quick, simplified summary of our process for crafting life care plans:
We begin our process with an evaluee intake. This intake can be performed at the evaluee’s residence or at our location in Ann Arbor Michigan. This intake can take from 1 to 3 hours.
After the intake, we share the information we’ve gathered (which includes medical, and non-medical items needed, the purpose of each item, etc.) with the treating Doctor of Physical Medicine, or other medical professionals that could be involved in the process.
After a response from the medical professionals, we research costs, which are based on the evaluee’s location of residence. We also provide the recommending professional with resources and calculations for each item, providing a transparent outline of medical damages.
Note that the time needed to perform the cost determination can vary depending on the severity of the medical diagnosis. In general, it can take from 5 to 50 hours.
In most cases, a life care plan can be completed in 3 months, but this time can be reduced when dealing with medical projects.
The Importance of Life Care Planning
Here’s why life care planning holds paramount importance for legal professionals:
- Life care planning provides legal professionals with a comprehensive roadmap detailing the long-term medical and non-medical needs of their clients.
- A meticulously crafted life care plan enhances the credibility of a legal case.
- A life care plan ensures that clients receive just compensation for the injuries suffered.
- A life care plan or medical projection improves the efficiency and fairness of the forensic evaluation process.
What Does a Life Care Plan Look Like?
Here’s just an example of what a life care plan by Beacon Rehab looks like.
- Detailed information regarding actual dollar costs for:
- Medical expenses
- Equipment for care
- Therapy
- Transportation
- Architectural renovations
- Diagnostic testing
- Vocational/Education Plan
- Home Care/Facility Care
- Aids for independent functioning
- Guardianship/Financial Planner
- Health and strength maintenance
- The sources used to determine these costs
- The methodology used in making these determinations
- When applicable, providing expert witness testimony in a deposition or trial
Frequently Asked Questions About Life Care Planning in Michigan
Read some FAQs about life care planning.
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How Much Does a Life Care Plan Cost in Indiana?
Determining the precise cost of life care planning in Indiana can be challenging as it depends on various factors unique to each client’s situation.
To learn more about our life care planning services, please call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message.
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How Does Beacon Rehab Ensure the Quality of Their Life Care Plans?
At Beacon Rehab, ensuring the quality of our life care plans is paramount. We adhere rigorously to the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, guaranteeing that our customers receive only the best possible service.
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What Is the Difference Between Life Care Planning and Future Medical Cost Projections?
The main difference between life care planning and future medical cost projections is that future medical cost projections are primarily used for mediation or settlement purposes. Additionally, these do not require collaboration with other professionals.
