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Expert in Damages and Cost Mitigation, Life Expectancy, and Cost Projections

As one of only a few Physicians in the nation who is triple board-certified in Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Life Care Planning, and as the Founder of The American Association of Pediatric Life Care Professional, I offer a unique perspective and specialized expertise for legal professionals, life care planners, and others seeking precise and authoritative guidance in pediatric care and related medico-legal issues. Whether you are navigating complex litigation cases or working on life care plans, my extensive clinical and forensic background ensures you have the expert insights you need.

Doctor and Patient

NEAL ALPINER, MD, PLLC, FAAP, FAAPMR, CLCP

Pediatric and Adult Medical Expert

Board Certified Pediatrics, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Certified Life Care Planner

Achieving Board Certifications in Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Certified Life Care Planning, I bring a rare combination of Medical Expertise across multiple disciplines. My focus is on providing accurate and evidence-based medical assessments that are crucial to your case outcomes.

    • Accurately projecting long-term healthcare needs and associated costs for pediatric cases involving catastrophic injury, birth injury, developmental disorders, and other life-altering conditions.

    • Determining the economic impact of injuries for litigation, including future care costs, therapies, medical equipment, and specialized care.

    • Drawing on decades of clinical experience, I provide well-supported, individualized life expectancy projections for pediatric patients based on medical history, prognosis, and condition-specific factors.

    • My assessments reflect the latest research and clinical data, ensuring the most accurate information for your legal cases.

    • Comprehensive cost assessments for future medical needs, rehabilitation, and home care for injured pediatric patients. My detailed analysis includes everything from surgical interventions and assistive technologies to long-term residential care and therapeutic services.

    • Offering unbiased and detailed Independent Medical Examinations for pediatric patients, my IMEs adhere to the highest standards of clinical rigor and objectivity.

    • I provide comprehensive medical reports that attorneys and insurance professionals can rely on in legal disputes and injury claims.

    • Created to be cost and time efficient while ensuring a comprehensive blending of the independent medical physician perspective with cost projection tables.  This unique and specialized approach to Lifecare Plans

    • Experienced in reviewing and critically assessing existing life care plans, I offer expert rebuttals to challenge inaccurate or exaggerated claims.

    • ​My detailed reviews cover all aspects of the life care plan, including medical necessity, reasonableness of future care, and cost projections. I ensure that life care plans are evidence-based and aligned with clinical realities.

    • Development of a formal comprehensive life care plan tailored to the specific needs of each client based on over 30 years of experience, detailed understanding of current research, and expansive understanding of pediatric needs.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear What Our Clients Say

As a pediatric life care planner, this physician’s insight into damages and future care needs transformed our approach to the case. Highly recommend!

Attorney,

Personal Injury

"Their ability to break down complex medical information in a way that’s both accurate and understandable was invaluable in court."

Legal Expert

What Sets Me Apart?

UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE

As a double board-certified physician, I am uniquely positioned to evaluate complex pediatric cases from multiple angles. My background in both rehabilitation and pediatrics allows me to anticipate long-term care needs while also understanding the unique developmental trajectory of pediatric patients.

PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE WORK

Providing services for both Plaintiff and Defense in cases involving a wide range of issues including but not limited to pediatric and adult injuries and medical malpractice claims.  Working closely with legal teams to provide reports, testimony and plans of care that are clear, concise and compelling. 

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding the intricate rehabilitation needs of children and adults with both catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries requires medical knowledge, experience, research and academic excellence.

Areas of Specialization

  • Neonatal Birth Injuries

  • Traumatic and Non Traumatic Brain InjuriesBrain Injuries

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Orthopedic Injuries

  • Amputation

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