Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant?
A Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who has successfully mastered the rigorous National CLNC Certification Program. The Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness or injury.
Why do attorneys need a Legal Nurse Consultant?
While the attorney is the legal expert, the Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings. Nowhere else will the legal profession have access to this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding and communicating the terminology and subtleties of the healthcare system.
When should attorneys call a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant?
From the moment a potential case comes in, the Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the key medical issues, screening the case for merit, making sense out of voluminous amounts of medical records and providing numerous other services relevant to the case.
Why should attorneys consult with a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant if they’re already using an MD?
The services of a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant are far more cost-effective than those of a physician. Because RNs are the only healthcare provider who are with the patient every day, the Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant can educate attorneys about a wide arrange of basic medical issues. The Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant saves time and money otherwise spent on expensive medical experts.
Can a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant help attorneys locate testifying experts?
Yes. As insiders in the healthcare system, Northeast Legal Nurse Consultants work with and have access to MDs and RNs representing every medical and nursing specialty, as well as forensic experts nationwide who are qualified to testify.
Can a paralegal do the same work as a Northeast Legal Nurse Consultant?
Even the best paralegal/legal assistant is challenged by today’s muti-faceted healthcare issues and how they affect the case outcome. It is imperative to have an education in science and the medical field in order to successfully decipher the details that will deliver the best outcome for your case.