{"id":6183,"date":"2026-10-30T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury\/lifetime-care-costs-catastrophic-injury-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T20:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:04:39","slug":"lifetime-care-costs-catastrophic-injury-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injury\/lifetime-care-costs-catastrophic-injury-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Catastrophic Injury Lifetime Care Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6180\" alt=\"An accident reconstructionist downloads crash data from the airbag control module of a crushed pickup truck in an impound lot.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo.jpg\" width=\"1584\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo-1024x434.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo-1536x652.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-reconstructionist-downloads-crash-data-from-the-photo.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 1085px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Catastrophic Injury | Atlanta and Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Planning for Lifetime Care After a Catastrophic Injury<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">When a serious crash or fall changes the rest of your life, the costs can last for decades. Ugwonali Law Group explains how those future medical and daily-living costs are estimated, so you can understand the process from the first call.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">How We Work With You<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">English &amp; Spanish<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Intake staff sign clients on the first call in either language<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Georgia<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving metro Atlanta and clients statewide from 3400 Peachtree Road NE<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>What Lifetime Care Costs Mean After a Catastrophic Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Lifetime care costs are the medical, therapy, equipment, and daily-living expenses a person is expected to need after a serious injury. In a Georgia claim, they are the part of the case that looks ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Many people hurt in a truck crash, car crash, or fall face long recoveries. Some face needs that last for life. A brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, or several fractures that needed hospital care can all lead to ongoing treatment and support.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors usually can&#8217;t describe the long-term picture until treatment reaches a stable point. Records from treating physicians show how the condition changes over time. Those records are the starting point for any claim about future needs.<\/p>\n<p>Immediate hospital bills work differently. They are past expenses, and they are presented as their own part of the claim.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/night-view-of-the-atlanta-skyline-with-light-trails-streakin-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Night view of the Atlanta skyline with light trails streaking through the busy city streets.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Future Care Can Include<\/h2>\n<p>Future care is listed as a set of specific needs, not one large number. Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctor visits, surgeries, imaging, and prescription medications<\/li>\n<li>Physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapy, with how often and how long each is needed<\/li>\n<li>Attendant or home health help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and meals<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchairs, hospital beds, prosthetics, and replacement parts, along with how often they wear out<\/li>\n<li>Home and vehicle changes such as ramps, wider doorways, lifts, and adapted vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Lost earning capacity, meaning a reduced ability to earn, and retraining if prior work is no longer possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center publishes <a href=\"https:\/\/msktc.org\/sci\/factsheets\">spinal cord injury factsheets<\/a> that cover long-term care needs after injury. Those needs are often the ones families underestimate at first.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Evidence Is Built: Life Care Plans, Economists, and Day-in-the-Life Records<\/h2>\n<p>Evidence for future needs comes from several sources, and they should agree with each other. A life care plan is a written document. A life care planner lists each future need, how often it&#8217;s needed, and its estimated cost, usually based on medical records and exams.<\/p>\n<p>An economist can convert future costs into present value. Present value means the amount of future payments reduced to today&#8217;s dollars. A vocational assessment reviews education, work history, and remaining abilities to show how much earning capacity the injury has reduced.<\/p>\n<p>Day-in-the-life records describe a typical day. They can include journals, video, and statements from family and caregivers. These records turn general statements like &#8220;needs help&#8221; into specific, daily details.<\/p>\n<p>Consistency matters. If treating doctors describe one picture and the reports describe another, insurers and courts will notice the gap.<\/p>\n<h2>What Georgia Allows a Claimant to Seek for Future Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia law generally allows recovery of future needs when the evidence supports them. General damages are presumed to flow from a wrongful act and can be recovered without proof of an exact amount. Special damages actually flow from the act and must be proved (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia damages provisions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Either side can challenge the reasonableness of projected future expenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Georgia medical expense provisions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Future economic losses may be reduced to present value. The trier of fact may use a 5 percent discount rate or another rate it finds appropriate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia damages provisions<\/a>). That is why future numbers are estimates, not promises.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia wrongful death cases involve rules about who may bring the claim and what damages may be recovered, and those rules are set by statute. When death results from negligence, the personal representative may recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Georgia wrongful death provisions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Steps and Timeline in a Catastrophic Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury\/\">catastrophic injury<\/a> claim moves in stages, and the timeline depends on the medical picture. The steps usually look like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> The firm reviews the crash, the injury, and the treatment so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence gathering.<\/strong> This includes police reports, medical records, employment records, and photos or video of the scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documenting future care.<\/strong> A life care planner, economist, or vocational evaluator may be brought in as the medical picture develops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice and demand.<\/strong> The at-fault party&#8217;s insurer receives notice and a demand backed by documentation, followed by negotiation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing suit if needed.<\/strong> If the claim doesn&#8217;t settle, the case moves into discovery, depositions, and medical testimony about future needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary widely. Future costs can&#8217;t be estimated reliably until treatment reaches a stable point. The firm explains each stage as it happens.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Ugwonali Law Group Builds Catastrophic Injury Claims This Way<\/h2>\n<p>Ugwonali Law Group represents people seriously hurt in truck and car crashes, unsafe-property injuries, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases. The firm serves metro Atlanta and clients statewide in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney Adanna Ugwonali is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes assistants and office staff. They help clients gather medical records and organize documents for the professionals who build future-care evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Intake staff speak English and Spanish. The first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Lifetime Care Costs in Georgia Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do future costs have to be exact?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single figure can be promised. Future costs are estimates that a trier of fact may reduce to present value.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who decides what future care I&#8217;ll need?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treating physicians give medical opinions. A life care planner organizes those opinions into a costed plan.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can family help document daily needs?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Statements and day-in-the-life records from family and caregivers can show what a typical day requires.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are lifetime care costs the same as hospital bills?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They differ. Hospital bills are past expenses, and future care is presented separately.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a catastrophic injury claim like a minor car accident claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims with lifetime care needs usually rely on more detailed medical and financial evidence. Records are reviewed to see which needs are already documented.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lifetime care plan before I call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The first consultation is the place to review the records you already have.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/road-closed-sign-and-barricade-on-a-suburban-highway-signali-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Road closed sign and barricade on a suburban highway, signaling caution.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Injury and the Future Care You May Need<\/h2>\n<p>If a crash has left you or someone you love facing brain or spinal cord injuries, amputation, or long-term daily care, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the future alone. Request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">free case evaluation<\/a> with Ugwonali Law Group, and our intake team can talk with you in English or Spanish about the crash, the treatment, and the care you need now.<\/p>\n<p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. Adanna Ugwonali is the responsible lawyer for this page. Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ugwonali Law Group. Adanna Ugwonali is the lawyer responsible for this content. Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1350, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 593-2705.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Our Team Focuses On With Your Family<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through how medical opinions, life care plans and present-value estimates fit together, without legal jargon.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organized records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help gather hospital bills, treatment notes, therapy records and receipts so future needs can be described clearly.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily care often falls on spouses, parents and children. We help document that daily need and the time it takes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respectful, steady guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team stays with you through each stage, at a pace that fits your recovery and your family&#x27;s needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Start Documenting Today<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep every appointment summary, prescription, invoice and note about daily help you need. Detailed records made early make it easier to describe future care later. Bring them to your free consultation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Chat with Our Intake Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Chat with Our Intake Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Categories of Future Care<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing medical treatment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physician visits, surgeries, hospital follow-up, imaging and prescription medications that may continue for years.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapy and rehabilitation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical, occupational and speech therapy, along with neuropsychological and cognitive support after a brain injury.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment and home changes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mobility aids, wheelchairs, adaptive devices and modifications that make a home safe and accessible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px 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