Expert Consultation
Strengthen your case with Howe LNC’s Expert Consultation Services. Our qualified experts provide the specialized knowledge you need to navigate complex legal matters.
What is Expert
Consultation?
Expert Consultation focuses on providing attorneys with access to specialized knowledge and opinions from qualified experts in various fields, such as medicine, forensics, and damages assessment. These experts offer valuable insights, interpretations, and testimony to support the attorney’s arguments and strengthen their case. By leveraging Expert Consultation services, attorneys can gain a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of their case, enhance the credibility of their arguments, and effectively communicate complex information to judges and juries.
Standard of Care review
Review medical records and analyze the case to determine whether the healthcare provider adhered to the accepted standard of care in their specialty.
Causation Assessment
Evaluate the causal relationship between the alleged negligence or injury and the patient’s resulting condition or outcome.
Damages Evaluation
Assess the extent and nature of the damages suffered by the plaintiff, including economic and non-economic losses, and provide expert opinions on the long-term impact of the injuries.
What Types of Cases Can We Support?
Medical Malpractice
In cases involving alleged negligence by healthcare providers, Expert Consultation services can help establish whether the standard of care was met, determine causation, and assess the extent of damages suffered by the plaintiff.
Personal
Injury
When a personal injury case involves complex medical issues, Expert Consultation can help explain the nature and severity of the injuries, evaluate the long-term impact on the plaintiff's life, and provide expert opinions to support the claim for damages.
Medical Negligence
In cases involving alleged negligence by healthcare providers, Expert Consultation services can help establish whether the standard of care was met, determine causation, and assess the extent of damages suffered by the plaintiff.
Workers' Compensation
Expert Consultation can assist in workers' compensation cases by evaluating the work-relatedness of an injury or illness, assessing the extent of disability, and providing expert opinions on the employee's ability to return to work or the need for ongoing medical treatment.
Experts in Case Preparation
Our team of experienced Legal Nurse Consultants brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support your medical-related cases. Led by Kristen Howe, our team comprises skilled professionals with diverse nursing backgrounds, including acute care, home health, hospice, and healthcare leadership roles.
Our Legal Nurse Consultants have extensive experience in quality assurance and performance improvement which enables them to meticulously review medical records, identify key issues, and provide valuable insights to help you build strong cases. With team members who have served as clinical managers, case managers, and healthcare educators, we have a deep understanding of the challenges patients face when navigating the healthcare system.
Kristen and her team are passionate about patient advocacy and holding medical professionals and institutions accountable when negligence or malpractice occurs. By combining their medical expertise with their legal consulting experience, our Legal Nurse Consultants provide invaluable support to help you effectively represent your clients and secure the justice and compensation they deserve.
