When working on a personal injury case, attorneys may consult a variety of different experts to contribute insights and help strengthen their client’s case. In litigation involving alleged medical negligence or malpractice, a medical malpractice nurse consultant can be an important and even case outcome-shifting ally. Cardinal LifeCare Consulting offers a team of licensed legal nurse consulting … [Read more...] about How Can a Medical Malpractice Nurse Consultant Benefit a Case?
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Locate a Reliable Operating Room Nurse Expert Witness Through Cardinal LifeCare
When a patient undergoes any type of surgery, they put their health in the hands of the surgeon, nurses and any other medical staff assisting with the procedure. If complications or errors occur before, during or after surgery, resulting issues for the patient may potentially be traced back to negligence or malpractice on the part of an involved healthcare provider. When a patient or their family … [Read more...] about Locate a Reliable Operating Room Nurse Expert Witness Through Cardinal LifeCare
Expert Vocational Witness: Nurse Consultants & Life Care Planners
If a person is injured and unable to perform their regular work duties, they may require legal assistance in claiming benefits or suing for damages. In such a case, an expert vocational witness can assist the legal team working on either side of the case in several ways. In this article, we’ll discuss how. At Cardinal LifeCare, we offer a team of medical legal experts who provide objective, … [Read more...] about Expert Vocational Witness: Nurse Consultants & Life Care Planners
Types of Nurse Consultants
Nurse consultants are trained health care professionals who may work in a range of settings, from emergency rooms to doctor’s offices to long-term care facilities. Depending on the specific role and context, the duties of different types of nurse consultants can vary. Legal nurse consultants in particular draw on their knowledge, experience and relevant research to offer an informed clinical … [Read more...] about Types of Nurse Consultants
Concussions in Teenage Athletes
Although they are classified as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), concussions can be very serious and should not be underestimated. In particular, concussions in teenage athletes may have lingering impacts, especially if the proper post-concussion protocol is not followed. In the interest of protecting teens from long-term concussion damages, the CDC has released a four-step plan detailing … [Read more...] about Concussions in Teenage Athletes
Common Types of Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
Conditions ranging from cancer to broken bones require prompt and proper treatment to optimize recovery and outcomes. Unfortunately, a delayed or incorrect diagnosis can interfere with a patient receiving the timely treatment they need to regain their health. In a case where negligence or malpractice is believed to have contributed to a negative patient outcome, a misdiagnosis lawsuit may be filed … [Read more...] about Common Types of Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
