Mass tort litigation involves a large number of plaintiffs who have suffered similar injuries or damages caused by a common product, device, or incident. The success of a mass tort case depends to a great extent on the medical evidence obtained from medical record...
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Statutes of Limitations vs Statutes of Repose
When a personal injury case is filed, the injured party’s medical records are among the prime considerations because they hold the evidence required to develop the case. The significance of the...
COVID-19 Liability Shields for U.S Businesses – an Overview
Legislation to limit civil liability for COVID-19 has been enacted in many U.S. states, with a view to protect businesses and property owners from coronavirus-related liability lawsuits. Just as for...
Plaintiff Fact Sheets – Preparation, Challenges, and Best Practices
In any medical-legal case, a plaintiff fact sheet is an important document that provides both the plaintiff and defense sides with an outline of the case so that they can understand its strengths...
Medical Charting Errors That Providers Must Avoid
Incomplete and erroneous medical records are a grave danger for patients, and they also put the clinician at the risk of medical malpractice. Serious errors and missing information are frequently...
COVID-19 Pandemic and Some Workers’ Compensation Considerations
The COVID-19 epidemic has raised many challenges for businesses, with the threat of an increase in occupational illnesses looming high. Though the full impact of the virus cannot be accurately...
9 Red Flags Signifying Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
Medical chart review and review of claims are significant processes with regard to effective health insurance fraud control programs. These help to identify suspicious medical claims and prevent...
Why Medical Record Organization Is Vital in Personal Injury Litigation
Decoding or interpreting medical records could prove challenging even for experienced attorneys. Personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and product liability cases involve a...
How Important Is Metadata as Legal Evidence to Personal Injury Attorneys?
Medical evidence is of the highest priority in any personal injury lawsuit. The nature and extent of the injury can be understood only by data mining from the relevant medical records, which is best...
Common Occupational Hazards of Shipyard Workers
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), shipyards are high-risk working environments compared to that of other jobs - the accident and injury rate is more than twice...
Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases – Key Points to Note
Medical evidence, primarily obtained through chart review of the medical records of an injured person, is valuable for personal injury attorneys to support their argument in court. In fact, the...