Expert Earning Capacity Assessments for Compensation and Legal Matters

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Fortitude Assessment Group specialises in providing comprehensive, evidence-based earning capacity assessments for workers' compensation claims, personal injury litigation, and insurance disputes. Our detailed reports assist solicitors, insurers, and decision-makers in determining fair and accurate compensation for injured persons.

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Our Expertise

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As qualified rehabilitation counsellors and members of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC), we bring specialised expertise in vocational assessment and earning capacity evaluation. Our reports are built on robust methodology, extensive labor market research, and evidence-based practice standards that stand up to scrutiny in legal proceedings.

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Our earning capacity assessments have been successfully relied upon in court proceedings, Workers Compensation Commission hearings, and Personal Injury Commission matters, providing credible evidence that assists in achieving fair outcomes.

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Comprehensive Assessment Approach

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Our earning capacity assessments combine multiple evaluation components to provide a complete picture of an injured person's vocational capacity and economic loss:

• Vocational Assessment​

• Transferable Skills Analysis​

• Functional Capacity Evaluation​

• Labor Market Research​

• Earnings Analysis

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Specialised Services

We provide earning capacity assessments under Section 40 of the Workers Compensation Act for injured persons entitled to ongoing weekly compensation, including those excluded from the 2012 legislative amendments.

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1. Comprehensive earning capacity reports for common law damages claims, addressing both economic and non-economic loss components.

2. Detailed assessments for motor vehicle accidents, public liability claims, and other personal injury matters requiring vocational and earning capacity evaluation.

3. Expert assessment services for all aspects of workers' compensation claims, including work capacity decisions, dispute resolution, and Commission proceedings.

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Every earning capacity assessment includes:

✓ Comprehensive clinical interview (2-4 hours)

✓ Review of all relevant medical, employment, and legal documentation

✓ Vocational testing and evaluation using standardized tools

✓ Transferable skills analysis across multiple occupational categories

✓ Functional capacity considerations integrated from medical evidence

✓ Extensive labor market research specific to the injured person's profile

✓ Detailed wage analysis with supporting data

✓ Pre-injury and post-injury earning capacity calculations

✓ Comprehensive written report addressing all referral questions

✓ One follow-up clarification included

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Our Assessors

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Our principal rehabilitation counsellor brings extensive experience in medicolegal assessment and vocational rehabilitation. We maintain:

• Professional qualifications in rehabilitation counselling

• ASORC membership and adherence to professional practice standards

• Ongoing professional development in vocational assessment and medicolegal practice

• Expert witness training and court experience

• Specialized knowledge of workers' compensation and personal injury frameworks

• Understanding of labor market dynamics and vocational rehabilitation principles

Integration with Medical Evidence

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We work collaboratively with medical evidence, obtaining:

• Treating doctor agreement on functional restrictions and capabilities

• GP confirmation of capacity limitations

• Specialist reports integration

• Allied health assessment consideration

• Treatment and rehabilitation progress review

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Typical Turnaround Time

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Standard earning capacity assessments: 1-2 weeks from assessment date

Rush services available for urgent matters by arrangement.

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