A legal case chronology involves arranging the facts of the case in proper order and in an easily accessible format. Such a chronology is a very useful tool for a lawyer when presenting the case in court, or during settlement negotiations. It makes discovery easier...
Rajeev Rajagopal
Medical Record Analysis and Review Vital before Accepting a Medical Negligence Case
In a medical malpractice case, it is vital for the lawyer to decide whether to accept or reject the case. This is a tricky choice because if you choose injudiciously, you may either end up losing...
Social Security Benefits, Disability and Public Pensions – Important Considerations
Claiming social security disability benefits is often a complicated process, and many people prefer to consult a disability attorney in this regard. This is mainly because right from the initial...
Legal Nurse Consultants A Valuable Addition in a Medical Record Review Team
A legal nurse consultant (LNC) is a valuable team member for an attorney in medical malpractice and other types of litigation that depends heavily on medical records. A value-added service for busy...
Gun Background Checks to be Extended to Social Security Beneficiaries with a Mental Illness
Social security disability benefits for mental illness are granted on the basis of a thorough review of the applicant's medical records. It is difficult for an applicant to present the nature of his...
Medical Negligence and Medical Malpractice Suits – a Continuing Saga
A medical malpractice suit arises when a person is injured or dies in a medical setting on account of a medical professional’s action or inaction. Medical professionals include physicians, nurses,...
Overcoming Unreliability of EHRs with the Audit Trail Feature
Medical record review for attorneys handling personal injury or mass tort cases focuses on gathering and summarizing the key components of the victim’s medical chart. Doctors and hospitals often...
Disability Reviews Having a Vicious Impact in the UK
Social security disability benefits are determined on the basis of a stringent medical record review that takes into account the extent of disability of the applicant. Once granted, these benefits...
Workplace Injuries and Their Compensation – Some Important Facts
Workers’ compensation claims are filed by employees who are injured at the workplace. A workplace injury is usually the result of unsafe conditions at the workplace, unsafe behavior or a combination...
Medical Records Review – a Crucial Step in Preparing Auto Accident Cases
Medical records are the prime pieces of evidence in auto accident cases and it is important that the injured party seeks proper treatment in a timely manner. This will ensure that the records show...
No COLA Increase in 2016 for Social Security Beneficiaries
Social security disability benefits are granted on the basis of a detailed review of the applicant’s medical records. The social security office will need all relevant medical information that...