Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Turns Thousands of Pages of Records Into A Picture Worth a 1 000 Words
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Transforming Medical Records into a Powerful Case: The Role of a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
When an attorney tackles a medical-related lawsuit, they're often faced with mountains of complex medical records filled with jargon, shorthand, and difficult handwriting. The success of the case?"and the future of the client?"hinges on the attorney's ability to comprehend and effectively use these records. Enter the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), a vital asset to any legal practice.
The Expert's Advantage
Certified Legal Nurse Consultants bring immense value, especially when facing formidable opponents like major corporations. Bob Young, an attorney with English, Lucas, Priest, and Owsley, a leading personal injury firm in Kentucky, faced such a challenge in the case of Heather Norman.*
In 2001, 12-year-old Heather was severely burned in a car accident that also claimed the lives of her mother and brother. “The truck’s side-saddle gasoline tanks exploded on impact,” Young explains, “leaving Heather with second and third-degree burns over 25% of her body.” Heather underwent multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, and extensive hospital stays for treatment.
Simplifying Complex Cases
Cases like Heather's generate thousands of pages of records. “If I tried to sift through these myself,” Young admits, “errors could easily occur since I’m not medically trained. It’s essential to have a professional with medical expertise decipher the critical information.”
Young turned to Gina Rogers, RN, CLNC, for assistance. “My task was to document Heather’s pain and suffering,” Rogers says. Instead of just summarizing, Rogers created a detailed graph illustrating all the burns and skin grafts, revealing the severe impact on Heather’s body.
Making a Difference
“The significant factors here,” notes Young, “were Heather’s immense pain and potential future complications.” Rogers meticulously listed all the medications Heather received and outlined possible health issues she might face.
Instead of overwhelming the defendant with thousands of pages, Young compiled Rogers’ concise report and her impactful injury graph. “Gina’s work became a crucial part of the settlement brochure,” leading to an undisclosed settlement.
A Strategic Partnership
For the past three years, Young has used Rogers’ expertise in nearly every medical case. “It’s like having a nurse on staff without the full-time expense,” Young says. “Gina helps me assess case viability, often saving the cost of retaining costly medical experts. When needed, she leverages her network to connect us with the right specialists.”
*Name has been changed.
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