What is Life Care Plan?
A comprehensive document prepared by medical professionals outlining all future care needs and associated costs for a catastrophically injured person.
Understanding Life Care Plan
Life care plans detail medical treatment, equipment, supplies, home modifications, attendant care, and other needs over the person's lifetime. These plans are essential in catastrophic injury cases to establish future damages and ensure adequate compensation.
Examples
- 1Plan for quadriplegic accident victim
- 2TBI patient's long-term care needs
- 3Pediatric injury lifetime care costs
Related Terms
Future Medical Expenses
The projected cost of medical treatment, therapy, medication, and care that an injured person will need in the future as a result of their injuries.
Loss of Consortium
A claim by the spouse or family member of an injured person for the loss of companionship, affection, comfort, and sexual relations resulting from the injury.
Punitive Damages
Additional damages awarded beyond compensatory damages to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct and deter similar behavior in the future.
Diminished Value
The reduction in a vehicle's market value after it has been damaged in an accident and repaired, compared to a similar vehicle that was never damaged.
Pain and Suffering
A category of non-economic damages compensating injury victims for physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life caused by their injuries.
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