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| Here are a list of some common questions
asked by our customers. Please read through them to get
a better understanding of what we do and how our services
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| Out of all cases handled by practicing attorneys
over 25% of such cases are of a medical nature. Having such
a bulk of cases, it helps to have an authoritative source provide
you with critical information that can help you win the case.
Most attorneys do not have knowledge on reading medical records
or jargons involved. Various health care subjects involve much
more subtle aspects which a lawyer can easily overlook. That
is where a legal nurse consultant can help in unearthing these
aspects and helping you win the case. |
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| In order to avail the services of a legal nurse
consultant by simply initiating contact with them first. You
can choose to email or call them and the first consultation
will be provided free of cost. The fee structure and your needs
will be discussed in detail during this first consultation. Once
the discussion is over, an agreement letter will be sent for
you to sign and confirm. Then you need to send over client copy
records, retainer check and the confirmatory letter. Within
a month or two we will revert with a solution.? |
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| The timelines to complete any case
review varies from 3 to as many as 6 hours. We will work on
aspects related to deposition summarization, timelines, chronology,
opinion reports etc. Plus if the client records are voluminous
then it might take even 4 or 20 hours to complete the review.
On average usually the case reviews take between 6 or 12 hours.
Rest assured, our case reviews will be within budget. |
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| A legal nurse consultant is a highly
educated medical registered nurse with training as a LNC to consult on Medical-related cases. A legal nurse consultant can work for attorneys
handling medical-legal cases and other high profile cases that
require medical research and expertise. |
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| No. LCNs are not paralegals or legal assistants. They are trained nurses with certifications in paralegal work for the medical field, not for civil or criminal legal matters. LCNs assist in the development, strategy and evaluation of medical-legal cases. |
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| Yes, where a medical professional
is relevant. |
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| Yes, LNCs are trained and certified to draft, develop and prepare legal documents, however they most do it with the supervision or collaboration of a legal professional |
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| Yes, LNCs can interview a witness, usually with a lawyer present. |
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| Yes, every LNC has access to a network as well as extensive training in understanding and researching medical conditions and their general and alternative treatments. |
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| Yes and No. In addition to being experts on medical guidelines for treatment and post-operative care, LNCs are experts on medical (nursing standards and regulations. LNCs are your medical insider who knows the internal workings of our complex healthcare system first hand.
Nurses are experts on nursing standards but have knowledge of medical guidelines for treatment and post-operative care. Call me about this one so I can elaborate more on this one.
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LNCs concentrate on the nursing and medical issues of a case and a paralegal gives attention to the legal side of a case which may exclude an in-depth analysis of the medical issues. Through the use of an LNC in conjunction with a paralegal, it allows each role to concentrate on their area of expertise and knowledge.
We have the knowledge needed to accurately screen cases and recognize major medical issues. We can offer this service at a fraction of the cost of a physician review. We can save attorneys time and money by developing a strong case through investigation, research and case theme. Additionally, a legal nurse consultant provides the real-world medical experience that a paralegal is lacking. |
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| Email or telephone is the best way
to contact a legal nurse consultant. Once you've initiated
the process, you'll be able to discuss the fee structure
and your needs as well as sign your agreement letter.The fee
structure and your needs will be discussed in detail during
this first consultation. |
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| Depending on your case information
load, your case review can take anywhere from 3 to 20 hours,
although most case reviews are around 6 to 12 hours. We'll
work on deposition summarization, timelines, chronology, opinion
reports, etc. and we'll always keep it within your budget. |
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