Vocational Evaluations in Indiana
Beacon Rehab, a Proven Damages Expert Supporting Indiana Cases of Personal Injury
Beacon Rehab has delivered complete and efficient vocational evaluations in Indiana through a one-stop damages methodology for more than 40 years.
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Beacon Rehabilitation in Indiana
Beacon Rehabilitation serves the communities in the state of Indiana and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Service Area – Indiana
Contact
- Phone: (734) 665-8326
- Fax: 734-665-2584
- Email: ron@beaconrehab.com
Business Hours
- Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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About Beacon Rehab
Founded in 1979 by Ronald Smolarski, Beacon Rehab operates as a one-stop damage expert offering services nationwide. Rather than referring attorneys to several separate specialists, the company gathers the relevant damage expert disciplines, forensic economic evaluations, life care planning, functional capacity evaluations, and vocational evaluations, all into one single source or point of contact.
Mr. Smolarski has also handled cases across several countries outside the United States, including Canada, South Africa, China, and Germany, demonstrating extensive experience and an outstanding international reputation.
- Certified Life Care Planner
- Forensic Economist (CEA)
- Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator /Certified Disability Examiner II
- Certified Vocational Evaluator
- Diplomate – American Board of Vocational Experts
- Diplomate – Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist
- Diplomate – American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified International Psychometric Evaluator
- Certified Case Manager
» Mr. Smolarski’s full Vitae (PDF File)
Why Choose Beacon Rehab for Vocational Evaluations in Indiana?
A handful of qualities position Beacon Rehab as a credible source for vocational evaluations in Indiana:
- Over 40 years of producing efficient outcomes, resulting in multi-million dollar damage determinations
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified International Psychometric Evaluator, and Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts
- Active member of the National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
- Published in national and regional journals, including Michigan Lawyers Weekly
- Background in the United States Air Force
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Testimonials
Christopher Cooke
“Ron Smolarski did a great job calculating the economic damages from the perspectives of lost economic opportunity and life care planning in a product liability and degloving amputation case. His expertise allowed the jury to understand the degree and extent of my client’s severe injuries, rendering a verdict of $27 million that compensated my client for his damages. Ron made himself available after hours during the course of the trial to answer my questions, which was very beneficial to the success of the case.”
George E. Potter
Attorney at Law
“Ron’s assistance in helping me prepare cross-examination was superb. He provided the most thorough job of evaluation I’ve ever seen from any rehabilitation consultant and made a major difference when it came to destroying my adversary’s case.”
Geoffrey Rettig
Attorney at Law
“Analysis was very in-depth. The depth was what made the difference. It made the case viable in the eyes of the skeptical adjuster. A true expert in his field. Unbiased and objective.”
J. Dallas Winegarden, Jr.
Attorney at Law
“Mr. Smolarski’s powerful presentation makes the case try itself as far as damages are concerned. He’s a superb Expert Witness.”
Wendy Schiller-Nichols
Attorney at Law
“Mr. Smolarski made a difference in my case that settled for over a million dollars. He was very experienced, professional, and testified well. I would definitely use him again in the future in my personal injury cases.”
We Work With
Personal Injury Attorneys/Lawyers
Working with Beacon Rehab gives you in-depth vocational documentation alongside qualified expert witness testimony for deposition and trial.
Services
Our consolidated damages model brings together these areas of expertise:
Life Care Planning
A life care plan accounts for the entire medical cost trajectory after an injury, whether the injury is catastrophic or more limited in scope. Each element within the plan specifies the item required by your client, why it is required, how often it will recur, how long it will be needed, and estimated costs.
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Future Medical Cost Projections
For matters heading toward mediation or settlement, a future medical cost projection is frequently the more practical document. Unlike a comprehensive life care plan, this format can proceed without input from multiple disciplines.
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Functional Capacity Evaluations
This assessment establishes the physical scope of what an individual can do, with particular attention to their behaviour under sustained and competitive exercise.
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Vocational Evaluations
Beacon Rehab delivers vocational evaluations in the form of plainly written, well-structured reports, accompanied by qualified testimony for depositions and trials.
Learn MoreOur Expertise Supports These Types of Cases
Mr. Smolarski’s vocational assessments inform:
- Personal injury cases
- Matrimonial legal support services
- Pediatric injury cases
Recurring conditions include:
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burns
- RSD/CRPS (pain)
- Transplants
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus
- Head injuries
Our Methodology & Process
Every assessment is built around a worker trait factor analysis covering all 24 worker traits documented by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mr. Smolarski supplements that foundation with input from treating physicians, therapists, and other specialists connected to the individual, ensuring the final report reflects a complete picture.
Two formats are available. The first, suited to mediation or settlement, is a shorter assessment that requires a smaller budget. The second, suited to depositions and trials, is a longer and more detailed document that requires a larger budget.
As your consolidated damage expert, Mr. Smolarski personally conducts your vocational evaluations, functional capacity evaluations, life care plans, and forensic economic evaluations, removing the burden of coordinating with multiple separate specialists.
The Importance of Vocational Evaluations
In personal injury damage calculations and divorce proceedings alike, Mr. Smolarski’s analysis of working capacity, transferable skills, and earning potential influences how the case is resolved. He examines the impact of a disability across each of the 24 worker traits identified by the U.S. Department of Labor, and compares pre-injury function with post-injury function to produce an accurate picture of the vocational damages.
What Does a Vocational Evaluation Look Like?
The scope of the evaluation matches the demands of your case. Components may include:
- An accessible and easy-to-understand vocational evaluation
- Qualified expert support available for deposition and trial
- A summary of damages reflecting employment access, transferable skills, and a vocational quotient
Frequently Asked Questions About Vocational Evaluations in Indiana
Learn more about our vocational evaluations in Indiana.
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Will Mr. Smolarski Provide Testimony at Depositions or Trials?
Yes. The comprehensive vocational evaluation can be prepared for deposition and trial use, and Mr. Smolarski is available to provide expert witness testimony when needed.
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Does Beacon Rehab Work With Both Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys?
Yes. Beacon Rehab works with both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Our one-stop damages methodology remains the same regardless of which side has commissioned the evaluation.
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How Does the One-Stop Damage Expert Methodology Benefit Indiana Attorneys?
Under our one-stop damage methodology, the vocational evaluation, functional capacity evaluation, life care plan, medical projection, and forensic economic evaluation are produced by a single provider rather than separate experts. For you, this means an efficient and effective outcome, a single point of contact, and consistency across the reports.
