Category Archives: Legal Nurse Consulting
Medical Standard of Care & How It Relates to Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice case outcomes hinge on whether the standard of care was met or not. Below is an explanation about standard of care and what it means for a patient and for a medical malpractice suit. The definition of Standard … Continue reading
MD’s & Nurses are Mandated to Disclose Medical Errors at Time of Occurrence
State law usually enacts mandatory reporting systems. These systems are put in place to make sure that certain medical and surgical errors are properly reported. Most mandates require reporting of specific errors like adverse events causing patients harm or unanticipated outcomes. … Continue reading
Top 10 reasons Why a Plaintiff Attorney Needs to Hire a LNC
When a plaintiff attorney hires a LNC he or she is essentially bridging the gap between the medical world and the legal world. A LNC helps you (the attorney) become more familiar with the medical aspects of your case. Here … Continue reading
Why Hire a Legal Nurse Consultant? LNC vs. MD
So, why should you hire a Legal Nurse Consultant rather than an MD? Before we dive into why you should hire a legal nurse consultant, let’s review exactly what a LNC provides for the attorney. A LNC provides an attorney … Continue reading
7 Ways Legal Nurse Consultants Save Attorneys Money
The key to winning a case begins with the selection process. You as the Attorney are trying to get the client the settlement that they deserve. So, how can hiring an LNC help you save money? Well for one, by … Continue reading