Thoroughly screen and evaluate cases for merit.

Detailed organization of the medical records.

Define the application of the standard of care.

Identify adherences to and deviations from the applicable standard of care.

Assess the alleged damages and/or injuries.

Identify elements contributing to or causing the alleged injury.

Identify strengths and weaknesses of the case.

Analyze, interpret and summarize the medical record and provide a focused written report and/or chronological timeline.

Identify and recommend potential defendants.

Detect tampering within medical records.

Identify missing medical records.

Conduct literature searches and integrate the literature and standards/guidelines into the case analysis.

Identify, recommend and review relevant medical records, hospital policies and procedures, other essential documents and other tangible items needed to complete the case evaluation.

Identify types of testifying experts needed.

Locate and interface with potential expert witnesses.

Analyze and compare expert witness reports and other work products.

Serve as liaison between the attorney and healthcare providers, testifying experts, and other consultants.

Interview key witnesses and experts.

Assist in preparing interrogatories.

Assist in preparing requests for production.

Assist in exhibit preparation.

Assist in the development of deposition and trial (cross or direct) questions.

Review, analyze and summarize depositions, including past testimony.

Attend depositions, trials, review panels and arbitration and mediation hearings.

Research and analyze the validity and reliability of research studies relied on by all parties.

Develop focused, easy to understand written reports to assist the attorney in understanding all the medical aspects of the case.