Medical and Life Care Consulting Services, Inc.

02/02/2026

Chronic pain is one of the most complex factors influencing recovery, function, and quality of life after injury.

In personal injury cases, effective pain management requires more than symptom control. It demands accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment planning, and thoughtful integration into long-term life care plans.

Our latest blog explores the full spectrum of chronic pain, including diagnostic approaches, non-invasive and interventional treatments, and how these elements inform defensible life care planning and future care allocation.

Read the full article here:
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/diagnosis-chronic-pain/

Explore chronic pain management strategies, from non-invasive treatments to advanced interventional procedures.

01/30/2026

Strengthen case strategy with practical, defensible insight.
https://medicalandlifecare.com/lunch-and-learns/

Our interactive Lunch & Learn sessions deliver focused education on life care planning and vocational analysis—two disciplines that directly shape case evaluation, exposure, and long-term outcomes.

In each session, your team will:
✔ Understand how life care plans define future medical and functional needs
✔ Learn how vocational evaluations inform employability, earning capacity, and damages
✔ Gain perspective from nationally recognized experts Cynthia Bourbeau, RN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP®, CHLCP™ and Kerry A. Skillin, CRC, CVE, ABVE/D
✔ Apply concepts through real-world case discussion

Designed for legal, claims, and rehabilitation professionals seeking clarity—not theory.

📅 Schedule a session and equip your team with insight that supports confident, defensible decision-making.

https://medicalandlifecare.com/lunch-and-learns/

01/29/2026

Vocational experts evaluate how an injury or disability truly affects a person’s ability to work—not just medically, but in real-world employment terms.

Their analysis extends beyond diagnoses to examine labor market conditions, transferable skills, and realistic employment options.

Key areas of evaluation include:
• Employability – Whether work is feasible, under what conditions, and in what capacity
• Earning Capacity – Projected income in current or alternative roles, considering physical, cognitive, and psychological limitations
• Job Search Diligence – The reasonableness of post-injury employment efforts

Vocational experts also play a critical role in life care planning, helping define and quantify future vocational rehabilitation needs. Their insight is especially essential in catastrophic and long-term injury cases, where accurate vocational data informs defensible planning and financial projections.

01/28/2026

Early, consistent nurse case management provides the structure that recovery depends on.

Through coordinated care, clear provider communication, and ongoing clinical oversight, nurse case managers reduce unnecessary delays, strengthen medical documentation, and help keep recovery aligned with functional goals and case strategy.

📌 Coordination creates clarity. Consistency builds confidence.
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/case-management/

01/27/2026

Joint replacement has evolved and so have patient outcomes.

In this Injury Insight session, Jacob Drew, MD explores modern, patient-centered approaches to hip and joint replacement, including anterior hip replacement, a minimally invasive technique designed to reduce recovery time and improve mobility.

The discussion also addresses revision arthroplasty, offering insight into treatment pathways for patients with failed joint replacements and complex recovery needs.

A valuable on-demand session for professionals seeking clinical clarity, practical insight, and evidence-based perspective on joint replacement care.

▶️ Access the session on demand

01/26/2026

Catastrophic injuries require thoughtful, comprehensive life care planning.

This expert-led session walks through essential considerations for planning long-term care after spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other life-altering conditions. Topics include medical complications, personal care needs, durable medical equipment, and long-term support strategies that influence independence and quality of life.

Designed for case managers, attorneys, life care planners, and healthcare providers, this presentation delivers practical insight you can apply directly to complex cases.

Access the session and strengthen your approach to catastrophic injury planning.
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/best-practices-for-dme-use-in-catastrophic-injuries/

Discover best practices for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) use in catastrophic injuries. Learn how to optimize DME for recovery ### long-term care management.

01/23/2026

Selecting the right vocational expert can define the strength of a case.

Not all vocational opinions carry the same weight. A qualified vocational expert must bring more than experience—they must deliver defensible, courtroom-ready analysis.

Key factors to consider:
• Credentials & Education – Advanced certifications such as CRC, CVE, and ABVE/D
• Litigation Experience – Proven work in state and federal courts with an understanding of legal standards
• Communication Skills – The ability to clearly explain methodology and conclusions to attorneys, mediators, judges, and juries

At MLCC, vocational consultant Kerry A. Skillin, CRC, CVE, ABVE/D brings decades of experience evaluating individuals impacted by injury and illness. She is known for delivering practical, evidence-based vocational opinions on employability, earning capacity, and job search diligence insight designed to withstand scrutiny and support confident case strategy.

01/22/2026

Expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills with our on-demand webinar library, available anytime and anywhere. Each session is presented by industry experts and explores current trends, best practices, and emerging developments across the medico-legal field.

Designed for busy professionals, these webinars allow you to learn at your own pace while gaining practical insight you can apply immediately to your work.

Access our on-demand webinars and build the expertise needed to succeed in complex medical and legal environments.

Explore on-demand medico-legal webinars covering life care planning, present value calculations, brain injuries, chronic pain, and catastrophic care. Practical education for attorneys and healthcare professionals. Watch now.

01/21/2026

When a worker leaves for a shift and returns without a limb, the impact reaches far beyond surgery and initial recovery. In workers’ compensation, prosthetic decisions shape whether someone can safely walk, work, and fully participate in life again.

Prosthetics are also one of the most misunderstood and costly components of a work comp claim.

In this article, we break down key clinical and financial considerations, including medical necessity, functional K levels, staged prosthetic planning, replacement cycles, and how technology should align with real job demands.

Featuring insights from internationally recognized prosthetist Dale Berry, CP, FAAOP, LP.

Read the full article here:
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/prosthetic-considerations-for-the-injured-worker/

01/20/2026

Return to work is not a medical question alone. It is a vocational one.

Understanding employability, transferable skills, and earning capacity requires specialized analysis grounded in labor market realities. Vocational experts provide the clarity courts and counsel need when injury or disability changes the course of a person’s working life.

Our vocational services deliver practical, defensible insight that supports litigation, settlement, and life care planning decisions.

Read more about our approach:
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/service/vocational-expert-witness/

01/16/2026

When a worker leaves for a shift and returns without a limb, the impact reaches far beyond surgery and initial recovery. In workers’ compensation, prosthetic decisions shape whether someone can safely walk, work, and fully participate in life again.

Prosthetics are also one of the most misunderstood and costly components of a work comp claim.

In this article, we break down key clinical and financial considerations, including medical necessity, functional K levels, staged prosthetic planning, replacement cycles, and how technology should align with real job demands.

Featuring insights from internationally recognized prosthetist Dale Berry, CP, FAAOP, LP.

Read the full article here:
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/prosthetic-considerations-for-the-injured-worker/

Key prosthetic considerations for injured workers, including medical necessity, functional levels, device selection, cost, and compliance.

01/02/2026

🔍 Medical Bill Reviews: A Critical Tool for Stronger Injury Cases

Accurate medical bill reviews can shift the direction of a case by revealing unnecessary charges, inflated costs, and gaps in treatment documentation. MLCC’s latest article breaks down how a detailed review strengthens economic damages, supports expert testimony, and improves overall case strategy.

Read the full insight:
🔗 https://medicalandlifecare.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-medical-bill-reviews/