< PreviousForensic Video Law 904.716.5149 forensicvideolaw.com James R Jenkins James@forensicvideolaw.com Settlement Documentaries Day in the Life Exhibits Trial Exhibits Pain Management Injection Procedures CME/IME Documentation Deposition Testimony HD Drone Capture Documentation On-Site Inspections Accident Site Documentation Surveillance Enhancement $1.75 Billion in Success Increase the Value of Your Case!In any personal injury or medi- cal malpractice case, the fun- damental goal is to compen- sate the victim for the injuries he or she has suffered as a result of another’s negligent or reckless conduct. Com- pensation can come in many forms, including medical expenses, rehabili- tation treatments, pain and suffering, lost income, lost potential of earning future income, and loss of relations with a spouse. If an injury is so serious that it will impact a victim for the rest of his or her life, then a lifetime of medical care and treatment needs to be com- pensated as well. In a good number of cases, the cost of future medical care and treatment for life can be the most substantial item of damages in the case. In order to provide a court and jury with the proper information with re- gard to the cost of a lifetime of medi- cal care, seasoned personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys will use a life care plan as part of their case to demonstrate the future medi- cal needs of a victim and the costs of such medical treatment. WHAT ARE LIFE CARE PLANS? Life care plan experts who ana- lyze the victim’s past history, medical and employment; in addition to their present medical outlook normally prepare life care plans. This informa- tion is then used to create a life care plan that estimates the victim’s future medical needs for the rest of his or her life. Once the life care planner creates the life care plan, the victim’s attorney first reviews it, and then it is shared with defendants in the personal inju- ry or malpractice case. If the case goes to trial the life care planner will testify before a judge and jury. WHY IS THE LIFE CARE PLAN VALUABLE? There are two primary benefits of a life care plan for a victim of an accident or of malpractice. First, it serves as a comprehensive report of the victim’s medical condition – past, present, and future. It also serves as a guide to the victim and medical pro- fessionals alike as to what kind of fu- ture medical treatment a victim will need, and serves to confirm a victim’s claim for pain and suffering. Second, and most significantly, the life care plan is evidence that is pre- sented to a jury so that the jury mem- bers can easily understand what the victim will need with regard to medi- cal care in the future, and the reason- able cost of that care. EDMOND PROVDER | Life Care Plans Edmond Provder, CEO and Founder of Occupational Assessment Services (OAS), is a certified rehabilitation coun- selor, Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts, Commissioner of LCP and certified life care planner who has provided services for the severely disabled since 1973. Provder is credentialed by the American Board of Vocational Experts, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and the International Academy of Life Care Planners. Provder has provided rehabilitation services to over 6,000 individuals. He has provided expert witness testimonies in hundreds of cases throughout the country. You can contact him at 800-292-1919 or via OAS’s website www.oasinc.org. The Value of Life Care Plans to Proving Damages in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases In a good number of cases, the cost of future medical care and treatment for life can be the most substantial item of damages in the case.” AttorneyAtLawMagazine.com 21Lindsay Tygart’s love of the law and passion to help others is a family genetic trait, unavoid- able and admirable. With eight fam- ily members serving as lawyers and judges, Tygart has always known that her purpose to be a champion for oth- ers who couldn’t help themselves and make a lasting difference would be encouraged and supported. Skillfully securing impressive re- sults for complicated personal injury, medical malpractice, neglect, wrong- ful death and catastrophic injury cas- es as a senior member of the medical malpractice division at Coker Law is just one remarkable aspect about Tygart. She is also a respected leader in several bar associations and legal organizations, a dedicated communi- ty servant, a guardian ad litem giving voice to children, and a strong advo- cate for women in the profession. For her meaningful contributions through her legal service and volun- teer activities throughout her career, the Jacksonville Women Lawyers As- sociation (JWLA) presented Tygart with the 2020 Woman Lawyer of the Year award. “Lindsay’s energy and enthusiasm creates an atmosphere where we all wanted to serve and challenge each other to strive for more member en- gagement and greater impact in the community,” said Cyndy Trimmer, president of JWLA. “She is someone who rises to every challenge and not only meets them head on, but excels and surpasses every expectation.” The award is presented to a wom- an lawyer in the local community who is currently licensed to practice law, an active member of JWLA, and has: (1) earned the respect of others professionally; (2) been involved in activities for the betterment of her lo- cal community; (3) exemplified the qualities of a positive role model; and (4) advanced the cause of women in the community. Tygart’s absolute commitment is evident in the many long-term board positions she has held in the Jackson- ville Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Jacksonville Justice Association, and the Florida Justice Association, in addition to her roles as past president and member of the ex- ecutive board of the JWLA. A proud alumna of Bolles and Florida Coastal School of Law, Tygart has served on their boards, too. She also volunteers in community organizations such as Dreams Come True, JT Townsend Foundation, Jack- sonville Humane Society and Labra- dor Rescue of North Florida, and is the 2020 co-chair of the American Cancer Society ResearcHERS pro- gram in Jacksonville. “Being able to represent my fellow attorney-moms out there is some- thing I am truly honored to do. Our role in life is spectacular and fulfilling, but it is a delicate balancing act, often full of stress, worry and sacrifices, which, at times, go unnoticed. I try to make it a point to really see these women, hear them and assure them that I will never stop bringing their is- sues to the forefront of conversations until the two little warrior women that I am raising (and each of theirs) can, one day, have it all,” said Tygart. Admiring Tygart’s work-life bal- ance, Trimmer noted that, “she has shown that it is possible to be an in- credibly accomplished trial lawyer, while taking on ever more prominent leadership roles in the community, and still being present and involved with her family.” “As one of our most visible trial lawyers, Lindsay’s prominence in that arena paves a path for women in the field. She continues to set a high bar for what it means to be a success- ful wife, mother, lawyer, mentor and community servant,” Trimmer said. JWLA Names Lindsay Tygart as 2020 Woman Lawyer of the Year BY VIVIAN HOOD To learn more about Tygart go to www.attorneyatlawmagazine.com/lindsay-tygart ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE · FIRST COAST · VOL. 5 NO. 5 22COKERLAW.COM | 904.356.6071 At Coker Law, we are proud to stand together with you as co-counsel in the courtroom. Your reputation is your livelihood. That’s why we dedicate our own passion, experience and resources to your client’s fight for justice. You can count on our legal team, which includes 14 of the Best Lawyers in America for 2021, to have your case trial-ready. Together, we are one. Together, we fight. Thank you for trusting Coker Law. OFFICES-JACKSONVILLE It’s your reputation; We uphold it.Next >