JHG Life Care Planning, P.C.

A life care plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the future medical care, treatment, equipment, and support services a person will need after an injury. It includes cost projections for each item over the individual's expected lifespan as well as a medical record review and possible interview and examination with the client. Life care plans are commonly used in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases to quantify future medical expenses.

Life care plans are most commonly commissioned for individuals who have sustained catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, or polytrauma. However, they are also useful for anyone who has sustained injuries, such as vertebral injuries, joint injuries, etc. They are used by attorneys in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice litigation to quantify future medical costs and care needs.

Most life care planners come from nursing, allied health, or physiatry backgrounds. Dr. Griffard is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist who actively treats traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and polytrauma cases in Las Vegas, NV. He holds a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) credential from the Southwest Florida Training Institute. This combination of active clinical practice and formal planning certification means his plans are grounded in real-world treatment experience and are highly defensible under cross-examination.

A life care plan projects future medical needs and costs over a person's lifespan after a catastrophic injury and includes a medical record review. A medical record review is a retrospective analysis of existing medical records to evaluate causation, standard of care, damages, and treatment gaps. While a life care plan looks forward, a record review looks backward.

The timeline depends on case complexity, the volume of medical records, and whether an in-person examination is required. After an initial case evaluation, Dr. Griffard will provide an estimated completion date. Most plans are completed within several weeks, though expedited timelines can be accommodated for approaching trial dates.

Dr. Griffard reviews the full spectrum of medical documentation including emergency department charts, prehospital and ambulance records, operative and anesthesia reports, ICU progress notes, radiology reports, laboratory studies, therapy evaluations, discharge summaries, long-term care records, and outpatient records.

Yes. Dr. Griffard is available for expert witness testimony including preliminary case consultation, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and written expert reports. He is licensed in Nevada and is willing to travel for cases, with travel arrangements coordinated through retaining counsel.

JHG Life Care Planning accepts personal injury litigation, workers' compensation cases, and medical malpractice litigation. Dr. Griffard provides services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys and is available for cases in Nevada and nationwide.

Yes. Dr. Griffard offers confidential preliminary consultations to discuss case specifics, assess the strength of potential expert opinions, and determine whether his services are a good fit for your case. Contact him by phone at 725‑377‑4502, by email, or via LinkedIn to schedule a discussion.

Yes. Care needs evolve as clients age, develop complications, or access new treatments. Dr. Griffard can update his life care plans with revisions to ensure medical cost projections remain current and continue to accurately inform the court.