Permanent Total Disability Evaluation
We assess injured workers’ ability to secure & maintain gainful employment. This assists in the determination of whether they are permanently and totally disabled from the workforce.
Vocational Consultant Services
Vocational Consultant Services For California Attorneys
Many attorneys may not be aware of when they need the assistance of vocational consultant services to document damages for a case. Some key questions that attorneys should consider in determining the necessity of retaining a vocational expert include:
- What are the consequences of the client’s injuries on their ability to function and perform daily activities?
- How will these injuries affect the client’s ability to work and earn an income?
- Will the client’s ability to earn money be significantly impacted by their injuries?
In personal injury cases, it is important for attorneys to understand not only whether liability can be established, but also to be able to document damages in a way that is objective and meaningful. This can be crucial in justifying their demand for compensation to the defense or insurance company. A vocational expert can be a valuable resource in providing objective and expert testimony about the impact of the client’s injuries on their ability to work and earn an income.
Vocational consultant services have been used by attorneys to bridge the gap between medical evidence relating to the disability, and economic reports that project damages into the future. Expertise in the areas of rehabilitation, employability, and earning capacity allow the rehabilitation expert to support and enhance testimony of medical and economic experts, and to educate the jury as to the impact of the injury on a person’s employability and earning capacity.
There are several reasons why an attorney might choose to use vocational consultant services in a disability case:
- To determine the worth of the case: A vocational expert can help to assess the individual’s employability and earning potential, which can be used to determine the value of the case.
- To move the case toward settlement: By providing a comprehensive report outlining the individual’s work abilities and earning potential, the vocational expert can help to justify the amount of the demand, which may help to move the case toward settlement.
- To objectively document the case damages: The expert’s report can provide objective evidence of the individual’s work abilities and earning potential, which can be used to document the case damages at the time of trial.
- To obtain case consultation: Attorneys can benefit from consulting with a vocational expert to get a better understanding of the individual’s work abilities and earning potential, and to identify potential job opportunities that may be available to the individual. This can help to inform the attorney’s strategy in the case and provide valuable insights into the individual’s future career prospects.
Vocational consultant services provides attorneys with valuable insights into the individual’s work abilities and earning potential, as well as an understanding of the local job market and potential job opportunities that may be available to the individual. This can help to inform the attorney’s strategy in the case and provide guidance on the appropriate level of disability benefits that should be sought.
In addition, vocational consultant services can help to identify any challenges or limitations that may impact the individual’s employability and provide recommendations for how to overcome these challenges. This can be particularly useful in cases where the individual has suffered an injury or disability that may affect their ability to work.
By consulting with a vocational expert, attorneys can get a better understanding of the individual’s work abilities and challenges, and can use this information to build a strong case for disability benefits.
What Should Attorneys Consider When Hiring A Vocational Consultant
Attorneys should consider a number of factors when hiring a vocational consultant. Some of the key considerations include:
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Expertise: It is important to choose a vocational consultant who has specialized knowledge and experience in evaluating the work abilities and earning potential of individuals with disabilities or injuries. This expertise will be invaluable in accurately assessing the individual’s work restrictions, functional limitations, transferable skills and ability to compete in the labor market.
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Credentials: Attorneys should look for a vocational expert who has the appropriate credentials and qualifications to perform vocational evaluations. This may include a degree in a related field, such as rehabilitation counseling, and certification from a professional organization, such as the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
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Objectivity: It is important to choose a vocational consultant who is objective and unbiased in their assessment of the individual. The expert should not have any conflicts of interest or any personal or professional stake in the outcome of the evaluation.
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Communication skills: The vocational expert should be able to clearly and effectively communicate their findings and recommendations to the attorney and any other relevant parties. This may involve presenting written reports, providing testimony in legal proceedings, and answering questions or concerns.
Overall, attorneys should look for a vocational consultant who is knowledgeable, qualified, objective, and effective in communication when hiring them to serve as a vocational expert witness. When it comes to choosing a vocational expert witness, attorneys should consider the experience and qualifications of the vocational expert.
Experience Is Expertise
Vocational Consultant, Scott Simon has an impressive 40 years of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation. He has performed or supervised over 18,000 vocational evaluations, including over 3,000 DFEC evaluations. Mr. Simon has also completed over 300 depositions and testified in over 4,000 cases.
Mr. Simon has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. Additionally, Mr. Simon is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), which is a widely recognized credential in the field of vocational rehabilitation.
Mr. Simon has a strong track record of helping individuals with disabilities or injuries to return to work and achieve their career goals. He has administered over 15,000 vocational rehabilitation plans, which are detailed documents outlining the steps and resources needed to help individuals with disabilities or injuries to return to work.
Simon Group Consulting Vocational Experts
Simon Group Consulting specializes in Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness services for trial preparation. Our experts have over 40 years of vocational experience and are trial-tested in numerous venues.
As vocational experts, we believe that it is our responsibility to provide an effective presentation of our opinions to attorneys specializing in workers compensation and personal injury cases. Our goal is to educate these attorneys about the impact of the client’s injury on their ability to compete in the local labor market in light of their medical and/or psychiatric restrictions.
We strive to present this information clearly and comprehensively, in order to help the attorneys understand the full extent of the impact of the client’s injury on their ability to work and earn an income.
As vocational experts, we have specialized knowledge and training in the field of work and employment. We are familiar with the current job market and the skills and requirements needed for various occupations. When called upon to provide testimony in workers compensation and personal injury cases, we use this knowledge to evaluate the client’s abilities and limitations, and to offer opinions on their potential to secure gainful employment.
In addition to providing testimony, we may also assist attorneys by providing vocational assessments, job analyses, and earnings capacity evaluations. These tools can help to paint a more complete picture of the client’s work-related abilities and limitations, and can be used to support the attorney’s arguments in court.
Overall, our role as vocational experts is to provide valuable insights and information that can help attorneys build strong cases on behalf of their clients. We strive to present our opinions in a clear and comprehensive manner, and to work closely with attorneys to ensure that all relevant information is considered in determining the best course of action for the client.
