Vocational Evaluations in Michigan
Beacon Rehab, a Proven Damages Expert Supporting Michigan Cases of Personal Injury
Since 1979, Beacon Rehab has provided personal injury attorneys with reliable vocational evaluations in Michigan through a one-stop damages approach.
Call us today at (734) 665-8326 or send us a message to request an evaluation.
Beacon Rehabilitation in Michigan
Beacon Rehabilitation serves the communities in the state of Michigan and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Service Area – Michigan
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
The roots of Beacon Rehab trace back to 1979, when Ronald Smolarski founded the company. He is fully qualified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified International Psychometric Evaluator, and Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Smolarski has also handled cases nationwide and internationally, with some completed in South Africa, Germany, Canada, and China.
The one-stop model behind Beacon Rehab consolidates a variety of damage expert services under one roof. These include life care planning, forensic economic evaluations, vocational evaluations, and functional capacity evaluations.
- 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 Michigan?
Several factors set Beacon Rehab apart as a source of reliable vocational evaluations in Michigan:
- A track record exceeding forty years, quantifying damages that survive opposing scrutiny
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified International Psychometric Evaluator, and Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts
- Part of the National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
- Published in national and regional journals, including legal publications, with articles appearing in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
- Prior service in the United States Air Force, ensuring a methodical approach reflected in each evaluation
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
Attorneys working with Beacon Rehab receive detailed vocational reports backed by qualified expert witness testimony.
Services
Our one-stop damages approach involves the following areas of expertise:
Life Care Planning
A life care plan captures the full cost of medical care following an injury, catastrophic or otherwise. The document lays out what your client will require, the frequency of each need, the purpose behind it, the duration, and the price, projected across their lifetime.
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Future Medical Cost Projections
Attorneys preparing for mediation or settlement often find future medical cost projections more practical than a comprehensive life care plan. This format doesn’t require the multi-disciplinary coordination that a full plan requires.
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Functional Capacity Evaluations
A functional capacity evaluation quantifies what the individual is physically able to do and how their body performs under the demands of a work setting.
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Vocational Evaluations
Beacon Rehab offers vocational evaluations delivered as clear, readable reports, along with reliable testimony suitable for depositions and trials.
Learn MoreOur Expertise Supports These Types of Cases
Mr. Smolarski’s vocational analysis plays a meaningful role in legal matters such as:
- Personal injury cases
- Matrimonial legal support services
- Pediatric injury cases
Recurring conditions across Mr. Smolarski’s cases include the following:
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burns
- RSD/CRPS (pain)
- Transplants
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus
- Head injuries
Our Methodology & Process
The anchor of any assessment is a worker trait factor analysis that examines the full set of 24 worker traits published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Beyond the trait analysis, Mr. Smolarski reaches out to treating physicians, therapists, and other professionals connected to the individual so that the resulting report is complete and reliable.
For mediation or settlement work, Beacon Rehab provides a shorter vocational evaluation at a lower cost. For deposition and trial preparation, the report expands into a comprehensive document that requires a larger investment.
Beacon Rehab works as your one-stop damage expert. Mr. Smolarski handles vocational evaluations, functional capacity evaluations, life care plans, and forensic economic evaluations himself, so your legal team does not have to manage several external experts.
The Importance of Vocational Evaluations
When it comes to personal injury damage calculations and divorce proceedings, Mr. Smolarski’s evaluation of working capacity, transferable skills, and earning potential often shapes the outcome. Mr. Smolarski documents how a disability affects each of the U.S. Department of Labor’s worker traits, then compares the individual’s pre-injury and post-injury function to produce a clear summary of vocational damages.
What Does a Vocational Evaluation Look Like?
Every evaluation is scaled to fit the case. These assessments may include:
- Expert vocational assessments documented in clear, straightforward reports
- Reliable assistance for depositions and trials
- A damages summary that illustrates access to employment, transferable skills, and a vocational quotient
Frequently Asked Questions About Vocational Evaluations in Michigan
Learn more about our vocational evaluations in Michigan.
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What Does a Vocational Evaluation Consist of?
At Beacon Rehab, our vocational evaluations are based on a worker trait factor analysis covering all 24 worker traits defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mr. Smolarski coordinates with treating physicians, therapists, and other relevant professionals so that the final report accounts for every dimension of the individual’s circumstances.
The completed evaluation includes a clearly written report with a damages summary covering access to employment, transferable skills, and a vocational quotient.
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What Relevant Credentials Does Mr. Smolarski Have?
Mr. Smolarski is highly certified in vocational evaluations, life care planning, and other areas of expertise. He is qualified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator, Certified International Psychometric Evaluator, and Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts. He also maintains an active membership in the National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals.
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How Much Does a Vocational Evaluation in Michigan Cost?
The cost depends on the format. Beacon Rehab offers a database-driven evaluation suited to mediation or settlement, which involves a smaller investment, and a comprehensive evaluation completed over roughly two days, built for deposition and trial use, which involves a larger investment.
