Recent Blog Posts
The Limits of AI in Medical Chronologies for Personal Injury Attorneys
In the fast-paced world of personal injury law, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Clients depend on their attorneys to provide the best possible representation, which often hinges on accurate medical chronologies. These documents serve as the backbone of any personal injury case, providing a detailed account of a patient’s medical history and… Read More »
A GREAT WAY FOR NURSING HOME ABUSE ATTORNEYS TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT FACILITIES SFF- SPECIAL FOCUS FACILITY PROGRAM
A new webpage from CMS offers a list of nursing homes that have a history of serious quality issues. The Special Focus Facility program has been developed in order to stimulate improvements in the quality of care in these facilities. Most nursing homes have deficiencies as cited by CMS; the average is six to seven… Read More »
Are Jobs in the Legal Industry at Risk due to AI? How to Take Advantage of AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed rapidly in recent years. The idea of AI becoming a part of our everyday reality is no longer a far-fetched fantasy. On the contrary, the utility of AI in many job sectors and even in daily life is becoming all too real for many people. AI is threatening the… Read More »
Record Retrieval and Organization 2
Do You Need Help Getting the Records You Need? We have a team of retrieval specialists who will take the burden from you and retrieve all of your necessary medical records, leaving you more time to focus on the important aspects of your case. Do Medical Records Come in Faster Than Your Staff Can… Read More »
Who is Performing Your Medical Record Review?
Who is Performing Your Medical Record Review? Resuscitation=noun; the action or process of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. “Paramedics were called and aggressive resuscitation was performed.” (The Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Most attorneys are familiar with the act of resuscitation and generally know what is involved. One would expect that physicians are acquainted with… Read More »
How Can a Qualified Medical Expert Witness Maximize the Value of Your Case?
How Can a Qualified Medical Expert Witness Maximize the Value of Your Case? Sometimes an attorney may be required to provide a medical or nursing expert witness to testify in personal injury or medical malpractice litigation. An expert witness is a person with extensive experience or knowledge in a specific field or discipline beyond… Read More »
Opioid Crisis
So how do opioids work? Opioid drugs rapidly bind to opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut, and other areas of the body. When opioids attach to these receptors, they reduce or block the pain signals sent from the brain and release large amounts of dopamine (known as the feel-good… Read More »
Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune Poisoned Water and its Consequences We take for granted that the water we drink is clean. Yet, that was not the case for those on the property of Camp Lejeune and MCAS (Marine Corp Air Station) New River in North Carolina. Water contamination at Camp Lejeune caused multiple and serious health problems… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Reports
Introduction to Pain and Suffering Reports The legal nurse consultant (LNC) prepares several types of work products for the attorney-client, including chronologies, case analyses, medical cost projections, and life care plans. Attorneys use the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 1006 report (also known as a “pain and suffering” report) to summarize their client’s medical… Read More »
Distracted Driving and MVA
Distracted Driving – Means You Too Do you talk on a hands-free phone, talk on a hand-held phone, read text messages, send text messages or use social media – while driving? Do you eat, talk, smoke, or scroll through your car’s infotainment center? Responses from American drivers in 2021 showed that 52.5% reported eating… Read More »
