Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment of medical records, delving deep into the intricacies of each case. At RN Legal Partners, we specialize in conducting thorough merit screenings, examining the intricacies of your client’s case to provide comprehensive insights into its viability as a lawsuit. We analyze your case from a medical standpoint, assessing its potential strengths and merits. We empower you to make informed decisions about the next steps in your legal journey, ensuring you proceed with confidence in the foundation of your case.

We identify and review pertinent medical records, alongside hospital policies, procedures, and other crucial documents, ensuring no detail goes unnoticed. These records are then organized, tabulated, and paginated for easy reference. We provide detailed summaries and interpretations of medical records, shedding light on complex medical jargon and terminology in layman’s terms so you and your legal team can easily understand it and create a path forward for the case. Chronologies of medical events are meticulously prepared, providing a clear timeline of pertinent occurrences. As we sift through cases, we screen for merit, defining applicable standards of care and identifying any deviation or adherence to these standards.

Additionally, we assess alleged damages and injuries, pinpointing factors that contributed to their occurrence. Our thorough investigation allows us to identify potential defendants and scrutinize for any signs of tampering with medical records. Our findings are encapsulated in comprehensive written reports, serving as invaluable study tools for attorneys as they navigate the complexities of each case. We provide you with the ability to comprehend the medical-legal dimensions of your case, along with the resources to present a persuasive narrative to judges, juries, insurance entities, or mediators.

As a vital support system for attorneys, our role encompasses a multitude of tasks aimed at fortifying the case. We educate attorneys and paralegals on medical facts, practices, and relevant issues. We interpret medical records, hospital policies, and documents to arbitrate the case. We conduct thorough literature searches, incorporating relevant standards and guidelines into our case analysis. Additionally, we meticulously research and scrutinize the validity of relied-upon research studies. Our responsibilities include coordinating and attending independent medical examinations (IMEs), alongside crafting detailed life-care plans for those who will need lifelong medical care in connection with the case. We actively contribute to expanding your medical knowledge and library, and serve as your liaison, conducting interviews with plaintiffs, defendants, key witnesses, and experts. Furthermore, we consult with other healthcare providers and facilitate communication between all parties involved, including testifying experts and consultants. Additionally, we aid in preparing your witnesses and experts for deposition and trial, leveraging our expertise to testify on the nursing standard of care when necessary.

We play a crucial role in the discovery process, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing your depositions, and drafting responses to legal documents. Our involvement extends to assisting in exhibit preparation and attending various legal proceedings, including depositions, trials, and arbitration hearings. Moreover, we coordinate and facilitate focus groups and mock trials, and contribute to the resolution of cases through alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. We offer a wide range of services that encompass various case types, such as medical malpractice, premises liability, personal injury, nursing home care, medical devices/product liability, and more.