Life Care Plans

Objective, Evidence-Based Plans to Support Medically Complex Cases

Life Care Planning for Long-Term Medical Needs in Injury and Malpractice Cases

In cases involving catastrophic injuries, long-term disabilities, or chronic medical conditions, attorneys often need a qualified professional to assess future care needs and document those needs in a clear, structured format.

Melissa Sims, RN, BSN, CLNC, CNLCP, LCP-C, provides comprehensive Life Care Planning services for plaintiff and defense attorneys across Florida. Her plans are built on medical evidence, clinical expertise, and national standards — giving legal teams a reliable resource for assessing lifetime care requirements.

Common Legal Challenges in Projecting Future Medical Care Costs

When future care is in question, legal teams may face:

Uncertainty about the scope, frequency, or cost of long-term care
Disagreement between opposing expert projections
Difficulty translating complex medical needs into legal strategy
Gaps in understanding regarding assistive devices, therapies, or caregiver support
Challenges in organizing and presenting medical future damages clearly

Melissa helps bridge these gaps with a professional Life Care Plan built on objective analysis and clinical understanding.

What Attorneys Receive in a Comprehensive Life Care Plan

Comprehensive Review

Assessment of all available medical records, diagnostics, provider notes, and client history

Clinical Interview (When Applicable)

Client/family interviews or assessments to better understand personal and functional care needs

Evidence-Based Care Projections

Recommendations for medical treatment, therapies, interventions, and support services based on accepted standards

Medical & Non-Medical Needs

Includes equipment, home modifications, personal care, case management, transportation, medications, and more

Cost Projections

Current and regional cost data to support financial documentation of future care

Organized Deliverable

A structured, professionally formatted Life Care Plan that aligns with litigation needs and legal expectations

Life Care Planning Support for Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys

Melissa works with attorneys throughout Florida on cases involving:

Catastrophic Injuries (TBI, SCI, Amputations)
Birth Injury & Pediatric Conditions
Chronic Pain and Complex Medical Needs
Severe Burns or Disfigurement
Orthopedic Trauma and Multiple Surgeries
Progressive Neurological Conditions

Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defense, Melissa provides an impartial, clinical perspective to help inform your case.

Why Attorneys Choose Melissa Sims for Life Care Planning Services

Built on clinical expertise and nationally accepted guidelines

Clear, organized, and professionally formatted
Transparent methodology and reliable references
Responsive communication and timely turnaround

Need a Life Care Plan to Support Your Case?

Connect with Melissa to discuss how her services can support your case.

Melissa Sims Legal Nurse Consultant LLC

Life Care Planning Services for Attorneys in Florida

Melissa Sims offers certified Life Care Planning services to attorneys throughout Florida, including in key legal markets like Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. As a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner and Legal Nurse Consultant, she supports law firms involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death litigation. Her Life Care Plans are developed using evidence-based clinical practices, current cost data, and defensible methodology tailored for both plaintiff and defense cases.