Michigan Life Care Planning
Choose Beacon Rehabilitation as your life care planner in Michigan to take advantage of our multiple decades of experience in the field and reliable work methodologies.
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Beacon Rehabilitation in Michigan
Beacon Rehabilitation serves the communities in the state of Michigan and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Service Area – Michigan
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 Services, Inc. provides life care planning, future medical cost projections, vocational evaluations, and functional capacity evaluations to plaintiff and defense attorneys in the state of Michigan.
Ronald Smolarski is the founder of Beacon Rehabilitation. Mr. Smolarski is a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) with over 40 years of experience in the field.
Our services adhere to the peer-reviewed Standards of Practice for Life Care Planning. When working with us, you can be certain that we will provide you with an industry-leading service.
Mr. Smolarski is part of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) and The Care Planner Network, and he carries a wide range of certifications, including:
- 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 Michigan?
Here are some reasons why previous clients chose Beacon Rehabilitation as their preferred life care planner in Michigan.
- Over 40 years of experience providing efficient and effective life care planning
- Nationally respected Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), certified by the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC)
- Member of the IARP and The Care Planner Network
- Published in national and regional journals and legal publications, including Michigan Lawyers Weekly
- Our services are based on the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, using real-world medical costs
- Mr. Smolarski served in the United States Air Force
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Testimonials
Christopher Cooke
“Ron Smolarski did a great job calculating the economic damages from the perspectives of lost economic opportunity and life care planning in a product liability and degloving amputation case. His expertise allowed the jury to understand the degree and extent of my client’s severe injuries, rendering a verdict of $27 million that compensated my client for his damages. Ron made himself available after hours during the course of the trial to answer my questions, which was very beneficial to the success of the case.”
George E. Potter
Attorney at Law
“Ron’s assistance in helping me prepare cross-examination was superb. He provided the most thorough job of evaluation I’ve ever seen from any rehabilitation consultant and made a major difference when it came to destroying my adversary’s case.”
Geoffrey Rettig
Attorney at Law
“Analysis was very in-depth. The depth was what made the difference. It made the case viable in the eyes of the skeptical adjuster. A true expert in his field. Unbiased and objective.”
J. Dallas Winegarden, Jr.
Attorney at Law
“Mr. Smolarski’s powerful presentation makes the case try itself as far as damages are concerned. He’s a superb Expert Witness.”
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
We work with legal professionals who are looking for a life care planner in Michigan to help them create a comprehensive life care plan to strengthen their cases.
Services
Explore Beacon Rehabilitation’s comprehensive suite of damage assessment services. We provide less intensive evaluations intended for mediation or settlement and more comprehensive evaluations for depositions or trials.
Life Care Planning
A Life Care Plan outlines real world medical costs of care by identifying the purpose, frequencies, duration, complications, references, and resources of future expenses.
Learn MoreFuture Medical Cost Projections
Future medical cost projections are primarily utilized for mediation or settlement purposes. Unlike life care plans, they do not need collaboration with other professionals.
Learn MoreFunctional Capacity Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments designed to measure an individual’s physical and functional abilities to determine their capacity to perform work-related tasks. At Beacon Rehab we evaluate both upper and lower extremities and the ability to work at a sustained and competitive rate.
Learn MoreVocational Evaluations
Wage earning capacity, as well as current and future employability, are determined by vocational evaluations through objective testing.
Learn MoreOur Expertise Supports These Types of Cases
Common types of legal cases requiring Life Care Plans:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
The types of catastrophic injuries, non-catastrophic personal injuries, and disabilities we cover include:
- 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 Michigan, Mr. Smolarski uses Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients.
Here’s a summary of our life care planning process.
Mr. Smolarski begins the life care planning process with an evaluee intake, which takes 1-3 hours, and can be conducted in the evaluee’s geographical area of residence or in Ann Arbor, MI.
Based on the intake, the medical and non-medical items needed, along with the frequency, duration, and purpose of each item is shared with the treating Doctor of Physical Medicine, therapist, and/or other medical professionals, who then respond with agreement or collaborative modifications.
Costs are then researched based on the evaluee’s geographic location. In addition to costs, Mr. Smolarski provides the recommending professional, resources, and calculations for each item to provide a transparent outline of medical damages. The cost determination can take from 5-50 hours depending on the severity of the medical diagnosis.
A good rule of thumb for the time it takes to prepare a life care plan from start to finish for most catastrophic cases is three months. However, medical projections can be completed in less time.
The Importance of Life Care Planning
For legal plaintiff and defense lawyers, life care planning provides invaluable information that is essential to defend the interests of their clients or claimants. It improves the credibility of their case and facilitates fair compensation for the damages sustained as a result of the injury.
Ultimately, the integration of a life care plan or medical projection enhances the efficiency and fairness of the forensic evaluation, ensuring appropriate outcomes for all parties involved.
What Does a Life Care Plan Look Like?
Beacon Rehabilitation offers detailed life care plans. Here’s an example:
- 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
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about life care planning.
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What Is the Purpose of a Life Care Planner?
The purpose of a life care planner is to assess the current and future medical needs and costs associated with individuals who have experienced catastrophic or non-catastrophic injuries.
Life care planners typically work with professionals of a variety of disciplines to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the individual’s needs.
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How Much Does a Life Care Plan or Medical Projection Cost in Michigan?
The cost of creating a life care plan can vary depending on a wide range of factors. To obtain accurate pricing, please call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message.
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Is Mr. Smolarski a Certified Life Care Planner?
Yes. Mr. Smolarski, MA, CLCP, CEA, CRC, IPEC, LPC, CCM, CVE, CRV, CDEII, is a Certified Life Care Planner with over 40 years of experience serving Michigan.
He is also a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) and The Care Planner Network.