Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)?

A LNC is a registered nurse who has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness or injury.

Why do attorneys need nurses?

While the attorney is the legal expert, the LNC is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings.  Nowhere else will you find this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding the terminology and subtleties of healthcare.

What are the benefits of retaining a LNC?      

LNCs combine real world medical knowledge and law giving you a competitive edge.

Save on paying benefits, wages and training of personnel by outsourcing. Be prepared and further educated on medical issues by a qualified expert professional.

When do you call an LNC?

From the moment a potential case comes, the LNC becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medical issues screening the case for merit and providing more than 30 LNC services relevant to your case.

Why should you consult with a LNC if you are already using a physician?

The services of a LNC are far more cost effective than those of a physician.  As the healthcare provider who is face-to-face with the patient everyday, the LNC can educate you about the wide range of medical issues.  This knowledge saves you time and money when working with medical experts.

Why should I use a LNC when I have a paralegal?

A LNC is current in Standards of Care and the inner workings unique to the healthcare system including the hospital, clinics, physician offices as well as other healthcare organizations.  LNC’s save you time and money by allowing your paralegal to research and address the legal elements of your case.

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