When a person is injured, the ability of the injured person to continue to perform his or her job often becomes an issue. If the injured person claims a disability that prevents him or her from performing a job, the injured person may have to prove this in court. In order to do so, the case of the injured person can often be helped by the testimony of medical professionals as well as vocational experts.
A vocational expert can testify to a host of matters related to workplace performance and expectations. One of these matters is the “5-Point Physical Demand Scale.” This scale was created by the U.S. Department of Labor, and provides employers and employees with clear explanations of the kinds of physical demands that can be expected in different types of positions.
The vocational expert uses the Department of Labor’s “5-Point Physical Demand Scale” to describe the physical demands of the Plaintiff’s pre-injury employment as well as to determine what if any work the Plaintiff can perform given their injuries and physical limitations. It is important because Vocational experts use to evaluate the Plaintiff’s future employability.
Occupational Assessment Services, Inc. (OAS) is one of the top companies providing vocational expert and life care planning services for seriously injured persons in the United States. We have extensive experience creating employability evaluations and life care plans for plaintiffs who have suffered serious injuries. Contact OAS at 800-292-1919 to discuss how we can help with your case.
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