What You Receive
Process & Timeline
Submit Records
Send medical records and case details
Evaluation
Thorough review and examination
Report Delivery
Comprehensive written opinion, typically 2-3 weeks
Who This Service Is For
Life Care Plan Evaluation
Life care plans project future medical needs and costs for individuals with catastrophic injuries. Dr. Rastegar evaluates these plans from a medical perspective, determining which recommendations are medically necessary versus speculative or excessive.
Key Questions Addressed
- Is proposed future surgery medically necessary or possible but unlikely?
- Are frequency and duration of proposed therapies reasonable?
- Do medication projections reflect appropriate prescribing?
- Are assistive devices and home modifications medically necessary?
- Is attendant care level appropriate for functional deficits?
- Does the plan reflect evidence-based care or over-treatment?
Common Issues in Life Care Plans
- Projection of unnecessary future surgeries: Adjacent segment surgery is possible but not certain; plans sometimes overestimate likelihood
- Lifetime therapy projections: Many patients don't require ongoing weekly therapy indefinitely
- Excessive medication costs: Plans may include brand-name drugs when generics available or doses higher than typically prescribed
- Equipment replacement schedules: Some plans use aggressive replacement timelines not matching product durability
Dr. Rastegar provides balanced opinions recognizing legitimate future care needs while identifying speculative or excessive projections not supported by medical evidence.
What Is Evaluated
Neutral, Defensible Opinions
Evidence-Based Methodology: All opinions are grounded in objective clinical findings, peer-reviewed literature, and established medical guidelines—not advocacy.
Equal Treatment: Whether representing plaintiff or defense, each case receives the same rigorous, unbiased analysis focused solely on the medical facts.
Deposition-Ready: Reports are written to withstand scrutiny, with clear rationale and supporting medical evidence for every conclusion.
Records Needed
- Complete life care plan with itemized costs
- All medical records documenting current condition
- Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) report
- Treating physician's recommendations for future care
- Previous surgical records and outcomes
- Current medication list and dosages
- Pain management records
- Physical therapy records showing progress
- Vocational assessment if applicable
Submit Your Case Inquiry
Get an objective, evidence-based medical opinion within 2-3 weeks