Medical Records

u Review and investigate cases for merit.

u Review medical records for issues that may be pertinent to a legal matter.

u Assess damages and injuries.

u Identify factors pertaining to causation and damages.

u Organize and paginate medical records.

u Summarize, translate and interpret medical records.

u Provide a brief opinion statement or a comprehensive detailed report, including time chronologies.

u Identify missing or altered records.

u Identify potential defendants.

u Review prior medical records and medical history for relevance.

Standards of Care

u Identify relevant hospital policy and procedures, clinical guidelines and standards of practice.

u Define deviations from and adherences to standards of care.

Examinations

u Accompany, attend and document independent medical examinations.

Communication

u Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, experts and witnesses.

Research

u Conduct medical and nursing literature research, along with summation.

u Brief pertinent appellate decisions.

u Investigate and analyze the validity of research studies.

Education

u Educate attorneys, clients and legal staff regarding medical and nursing issues.

u Assist in interviewing clients and/or witnesses.

Expert Witnesses

u Identify appropriate types of testifying experts.

u Locate, interview and recommend potential expert witnesses.

Trial Preparation

u Assist in exhibit preparation.

u Generate illustrations and graphics to maximize understanding of medical issues

u Assist in preparation of depositions and interrogatories.