Medical records can be really complex and difficult to analyze, given the intricate medical terminology and the sheer volume of records. The other day, we received a record review request from a personal injury attorney’s office. It was a case that involved potential...
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How Does Medical Record Analysis Help With Early Risk Assessment?
Medical record analysis is vital to evaluate liability in a medical malpractice case. Attorneys preparing their case require early risk assessment so that the crucial medical data contained in the...
What Is A Plaintiff Fact Sheet? Should I Outsource Its Preparation?
A plaintiff fact sheet (PFS) is a crucial document in medico-legal cases and provides an overview of the case to both the parties involved in the case. It is a set of questionnaires released by a...
What Are The Diagnoses Associated With The Highest Malpractice Risk?
According to a 1999 report from the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA), errors in diagnosis are the core reason for medical malpractice lawsuits. The lawsuit prevalence involving...
COVID-19 Presumption Laws and Workers’ Comp Eligibility
Workers who contract COVID-19 on the job may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, if the claim is found valid via a comprehensive medical record review. Many U.S. states have already...
10 Types Of Orthopedic Injuries That Can Lead To Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases due to medical errors in orthopedic procedures are common due to the high risk involved in the treatment procedures. Most of the orthopedic medical claims are sought for...
Top Dos and Don’ts for Medical Records Summarization
In medico-legal cases such as medical malpractice/negligence, mass tort, or personal injury, medical records summarization allows attorneys to extract the plaintiff’s relevant medical information....
What Medical Records Are Needed To Qualify For Scleroderma Disability Benefits?
Medical record review for social security disability benefits involves a comprehensive analysis of the claimant’s medical records to validate the claim. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that is...
How Significant Are Medical Record Review & Summarization Services For Legal Teams?
Medical record review services are valuable for attorneys and their legal teams because they provide key medical data that legal professionals need to substantiate their argument and win their case....
How Medical Review Services Provide Valuable Mass Tort Litigation Support
Mass tort cases involve a group of plaintiffs who are affected by the same harm caused by the actions of the defendant, directly or indirectly. One or more defendants may be involved in these cases...
How Insurance Defense Counsel Review A Claimant’s Medical History Through Medical Record Review
In any personal injury case, the large majority of a claimant’s damages constitute medical treatment. This makes medical record review very important for insurance defense counsel to get an accurate...