Employability And Loss Of Earning Capacity Evaluations
What is an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation?
An Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation assists the Plaintiff or Defense attorney in objectively
documenting case damages.
It establishes a person’s economic loss and provides recommendations on the person’s functional capacity, work skills/ability, personality, transferrable skills and work readiness.
What does an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation consist of?
The Evaluation includes five components: a comprehensive
records review, a vocational diagnostic interview with the
client, an in-depth analysis of the client’s work and transferable skills, and vocational testing. These components form
an expert opinion on the injured individual’s employability
and earning capacity.
When do I need an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation?
An evaluation is necessary and beneficial for either
Plaintiff or Defense attorneys when the individual’s
injuries affect their ability to work and earn money, or
when they can no longer return to their prior work due
to injury residuals.
What types of cases should have an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation?
Cases that may require an evaluation include Personal Injury,
Medical Malpractice, Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Automobile or Workplace accidents, Social Security Disability, Workers’
Compensation, Matrimonial, Wrongful Termination cases, and others.
What types of injuries warrant an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation?
Injuries that may require an evaluation include low back
injuries, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe non-healing fractures, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, brain injuries,
loss of vision, burns, psychiatric, and psychological trauma.
These injuries must severely impact an individual’s ability to
perform their prior work or other work activities
What do I need for an Employability and Earning Capacity Evaluation?
You may need hospital records (discharge
summaries and operative reports), treating and/or consulting
examining physician’s reports, work records, and wage information such as Income Tax Returns, W-2 wage statements, or Social
Security earnings statements.
How long does it take to complete an evaluation and obtain a report?
A vocational evaluation takes about two to three hours.
After the evaluation, a report takes four to six weeks to
complete. In rush situations, we can complete a report
in 24 hours.
