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Understanding national record retrieval for medical-based litigation

March 8, 2023
Medical Records

Ask any legal professional to list the challenges of mass tort, class action, or personal injury cases, and at the top will be retrieving their clients’ medical records. Medical records are essential to building these cases, but most attorneys and law firms struggle with the process of retrieving them.

Important documents for filing a disability claim

March 25, 2022
Medical Records, MRR Basics

In the United States, workers who were disabled due to an injury or illness can apply for financial support through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. If you are helping your client file for disability benefits, you will need to complete all the forms and

Why are medical records important in a car accident insurance claim?

November 8, 2021
Medical Records, MRR Basics

After suffering injuries from a car accident, your client may be counting on their auto insurance policy to pay off their medical bills and other expenses. Unfortunately, their insurance claim may be wrongly denied due to weak documentation. You should advise your client to seek medical attention immediately after

Types of medical records that are important in disability claims

October 13, 2021
Medical Records

We Americans are known the world over for our work ethic. In 2013, 8.3% of workers worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Furthermore, we’re reluctant to take leaves or vacations. Owning a business or having a job is our way of realizing our very own American dream, but

What lawyers need to know about how a medical chronology is prepared

September 29, 2021
Law firms, Medical Records, MRR Basics

The health and medical condition of a person is a combination of various factors ranging from genetics, past and present environmental conditions, and lifestyle, among others. Making sense of all these can be difficult for a non-medical attorney handling a medico-legal case, such as a personal injury claim or

Importance of medical images in personal injury cases

September 3, 2021
Medical Records, MRR Basics

When a plaintiff accuses another party of harming them and causing them grievous injury, the burden of proof lies on that plaintiff. However, the extent of some physical injuries can’t be determined just by conducting a visual examination. In fact, some injuries affect internal organs and don’t show external

The role of medical records in workers’ compensation claims

August 19, 2021
Medical Records, MRR Basics

Despite all safety measures that a business has in place, employees may still get into workplace accidents or suffer from work-related illnesses. When these situations occur, injured or sick employees (or their beneficiaries) in the United States can file for a workers’ compensation claim to secure the following benefits:

Importance of medical records summaries for lawyers

July 16, 2021
Medical Records

Medical records play a highly crucial role in personal injury lawsuits and workers compensation claims. They establish your client’s health condition before, during, and after an incident. They also detail the cause, severity, and prognosis of your client’s injury. However, medical records tend to be lengthy, complex, and full

The challenges of using radiology images in litigation

June 16, 2021
Medical Records, Personal Injury Litigation

To strengthen their case during court trials, personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys often rely on MRIs, CT scans, and other radiology images that depict their clients’ injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, lawyers face plenty of challenges that prevent them from effectively using medical images in litigation, including: 1. Obtaining,

The importance of medical records for insurance companies

April 16, 2021
Medical Records

Insurance companies play a key role in keeping people financially secure amidst life’s uncertainties, such as illnesses, accidents, and deaths. They pay out claims to clients who experience loss to hopefully prevent the latter from depleting their personal savings. However, they can only do this if they properly manage

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Understanding national record retrieval for medical-based litigation

Important documents for filing a disability claim

Why are medical records important in a car accident insurance claim?

Types of medical records that are important in disability claims

What lawyers need to know about how a medical chronology is prepared

Importance of medical images in personal injury cases

The role of medical records in workers’ compensation claims

Importance of medical records summaries for lawyers

The challenges of using radiology images in litigation

The importance of medical records for insurance companies

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