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:

How law firms can save time and money by availing radiology imaging retrieval services

July 30, 2021
Law firms, MRR Basics

During court trials, many workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyers in the United States present ultrasounds, X-rays, and other radiology images that depict their clients’ injuries or illnesses. These images help jurors better understand the medical jargon used in the courtroom, enabling them to make informed decisions. However, the

4 Great ways to use the Time you Save from Outsourcing Record Retrieval

December 31, 2020
MRR Basics

Record retrieval can be a very clerical, procedural, time-consuming, and ultimately, unavoidable part of the legal process. It can involve funnelling hours into completing forms, making phone calls, or scouring the nation for the right doctor’s office, police station, employer, or medical service provider to reach out to. If

5 Signs you should Outsource Record Retrieval

December 31, 2020
MRR Basics

As the adage goes, time is money. This holds more true for businesses than for almost anything else, with their ultimate objective being to generate income. Even activities that incur costs are expected to result in even larger returns at some point down the line. Therein lies the crux

4 Ways law firms can adapt to the new challenges brought by the COVID-19 crisis

July 19, 2020
MRR Basics

Whenever a crisis hits, many individuals and organizations consult lawyers on matters such as filing insurance claims and inquiring about their legal options. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent stay-at-home orders issued across the United States have made it difficult for lawyers to serve their clients. To help

5 Questions to ask your potential record retrieval provider

July 13, 2020
MRR Basics

Law firms and insurance companies rely heavily on records to effectively do their work. For example, to win a personal injury case, lawyers need to gather incident reports, medical records, and more documents to support their client’s claim. Insurers, on the other hand, use medical records to evaluate an

Medical record analysis: What is it and which type do you retrieve for your case?

June 12, 2020
MRR Basics

Many practicing attorneys in the United States handle a lot of medical malpractice and personal injury cases, both of which rely heavily on medical records. The problem is that these records tend to be long, complex, and full of medical jargon, making these hard to sort through and comprehend

3 Tips for medical record retrieval after a car accident

April 13, 2020
MRR Basics

Medical record retrieval is an important step after a car accident. In the United States, medical records are required for insurance claims, court trials, and other procedures. As a lawyer or insurance provider, it is, therefore, imperative that you know the right way to get the appropriate medical records

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