CASE SCREENING
At Korthuis Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC, we provide expert medical record analysis to support attorneys in building strong cases. Our comprehensive review process includes:
Screening and analyzing medical records to identify potential or apparent deviations from the standard of care.
Assessing contributory negligence and determining its role in the case.
Identifying likely defendants and key parties involved.
Recommending potential expert witnesses suited for case evaluation and testimony.
Additionally, we provide a clear, bottom-line opinion on whether a case is meritorious or defensible, offering attorneys the strategic insight needed for case direction.
To ensure a thorough case review, we also seek essential documentation that should be obtained during discovery, helping attorneys build a well-supported and comprehensive analysis.
COMPREHENSIVE CASE ANALYSIS
At Korthuis Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC, we provide expert medical analysis and case evaluation to support attorneys in navigating complex medical-legal matters. Our services include:
Summarizing, translating, and interpreting medical records for clarity and legal relevance.
Conducting comprehensive case investigations by reviewing all pertinent medical records, hospital policies, procedures, and other critical documents.
Assessing legal elements such as duty, breach of duty, damages, and causation to determine case merit.
Defining applicable standards of care and identifying both adherences and deviations from these standards.
Evaluating alleged damages and injuries, including the mechanism, extent, and severity of both physical and psychological harm. Assessing long-term prognosis, future healthcare needs, and potential evidence of pain and suffering.
Establishing causation by connecting acts of negligence to alleged damages.
Identifying contributory negligence that may impact case outcomes.
Developing visual chronological timelines to organize and present medical information effectively.
Identifying and recommending potential defendants based on case findings.
Conducting literature searches and integrating medical research into case assessments.
Assisting attorneys in case preparation, including discovery requests, deposition questions, and expert witness reviews.
Providing detailed written reports to serve as comprehensive medical trial binders and case study tools.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS (IMEs)
At Korthuis Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC, we provide expert support for attorneys handling Independent Medical Exams (IMEs). Our IME consulting services include:
Obtaining the examiner’s evaluation regarding the nature and severity of the plaintiff’s injuries, as well as the resulting degree of disability.
Providing insight into the examined individual's condition, including prognosis, treatment recommendations, and long-term implications.
Preparing attorneys for depositions and cross-examinations by formulating key questions based on the IME report.
Creating clear, structured summaries to help attorneys effectively present findings in legal proceedings.
With experience in medical case analysis, we help attorneys navigate IME complexities, ensuring they have the critical insights needed to support their cases effectively.