From an attorney’s perspective, building an efficient case requires a systematic deciphering of voluminous medical records-abbreviation, medical jargon and timelines included. Regardless of whom you’re representing-a medical malpractice victim, a personal injury...
Julie Clements

Identifying Pre-existing Conditions with Medical Records Review [Infographic]
A pre-existing condition is any medical condition or disease that a person already has before enrolling in a health insurance policy. This condition may be chronic or long-term and can range from...
Determining Liability in Winter Weather-related Auto Accidents
Cold weather-related auto accidents mainly happen due to snow, slush or ice on pavements. Major factors that can cause dangerous road conditions include fog, sleet, black ice, high winds, and...
What Are the Sections of a Demand Letter in a Personal Injury Case?
A Demand Letter is very important in personal injury cases and presents all the facts regarding the accident/injuries, the treatment and care provided, medical bills and expenses incurred, and other...
How Is a Medical Case Chronology Helpful for Trial Attorneys?
Medical case chronology preparation is an important part of the medical record review process. This chronology is a report that provides a factual, succinct, and informative summary regarding a...
What Role Do Medical Records Play in an Elder Abuse Case?
An elder abuse case involves an injury, and therefore just as in any personal injury case, it calls for the review of the injured person’s medical records and the use of medical record retrieval...
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Firefighters
Firefighters get injured in the line of duty on many occasions such as when rescuing people from burning buildings, in traffic accidents involving fire department emergency vehicles responding to or...
What Are the Key Elements in a Personal Injury Demand Letter?
A personal injury demand letter involves explanation of how the insured is at-fault, the damages and injuries sustained by the plaintiff, and compensation demanded. A demand letter is used to...
Are Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation covers most workplace injuries, including slip, trip and fall injuries. These accidents and consequent injuries can occur in all types of work environment, and the severity of...
Gynecology Negligence Claims and the Significance of Medical Documentation
Gynecology medical negligence claims and the need for comprehensive medical record review arise when a patient’s medical treatment did not meet the required standards and caused her harm. Clinical...
What Is a Cumulative Trauma Injury? What Are the Challenges Involved in Getting Workers’ Comp?
A cumulative trauma injury is an injury that may be work-related and occur over a long period of time. This type of injury is also called a repetitive trauma injury. Just as other types of...