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Life Care Planning/Medical Cost Projections
An objective assessment vital to both Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys in determining and calculating future care costs.
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Vocational Assessments
Tools that give a thorough understanding of an individual's ability to return to work, at what capacity of wages, and with what required training.
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Functional Capacity Evaluations
Scientific-based measurement method to gain an accurate picture of the person’s work abilities and capability to fulfill job demands.
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Case Management
A global approach to an individual's life to help them become as independent as possible and experience optimal quality of life.
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Injury Law Professionals
We offer a variety of expert reports for both plaintiff and defense including these in-depth documents:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's)
- Vocational Assessments
- Loss of Wages
- Medical Cost Projections
- Life Care Plans
Legal Case Types
We provide plaintiff and defense support for these case types:
- Personal Injury Cases
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
- Slips and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Social Security Disability
- Worker's Compensation
- Wrongful Termination
- Divorce
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Methods Used
Empower takes pride in using a scientific method and adhering to current industry standards. We place a high value on objectivity and neutrality. Our testimony sticks to the facts and is based on the following:
- Scientifically gathered data and analysis
- Client interviews and/or home/job assessments
- Geographical-specific costs and wages reflecting a local market landscape
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Corroboration with other experts, treaters, and employers
- Adherence to published standards
- Continuing Education
- Creating solid foundations that meet the threshold of probability
Charlene Espritt, CRC, CLCP, CCM, LCP-C
Charlene offers Life Care Plans, Life Care Plan Critiques, Vocational Assessments, and Vocational Critiques. She is a qualified Expert Witness with years of experience.
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Julian Shields, PhD, CRC
Dr. Shields provides Vocational Assessment services including Veterans' Benefits and is an Expert Witness for Worker's Compensation cases.
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Melinda Sauvage, DC, CFMP
Dr. Sauvage provides Functional Capacity Evaluations and provides Expert Witness testimony.
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Kelly Reilly, BSN, RN, LCP-C, MCP-C
Kelly provides Life Care Plans and Life Care Plan Critiques and is a qualified Expert Witness.
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Erica Cortes, MS, LPC, NCC, CRC, CVE
Erica provides Vocational Testing, Vocational Evaluations, and Vocational Evaluation Critiques. She is also an Expert Witness.
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Dr. Mark Dowell, MD
Dr Mark Dowell is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He provides Expert Witness testimony in cases related to infectious diseases.
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About our Founder
Charlene Espritt is an experienced Life Care Planner, Vocational Rehab Counselor, and Case Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Legal Expert Witness / Personal Injury world and providing hands-on care. She is skilled in Damage Assessments and Calculations, Employability/Loss of Earnings, and Future Needs Assessments.
Please note: Charlene is a newlywed and just underwent a name change. You may have used her services previously as Charlene Canada. We are currently working on changing everything to Espritt.
How To Work With Empower
We provide services nationwide. In certain cases, travel to your location may be required. However, much of our work can be completed remotely. This allows us to serve your clients more efficiently.
Contact us for a free consultation.