Across the nation, nursing homes have an obligation to run their facilities and care for their residents in accordance with state and federal regulations. Established guidelines known as the nursing home standard of care outline requirements that competent, properly trained/educated healthcare professionals in the nursing field can be reasonably expected to fulfill. In a case involving an alleged breach of care standards, a nursing home expert witness may be called upon to offer their unbiased, evidence-based testimony.
If you are an attorney working on such a case, count on Cardinal LifeCare’s network of certified legal nurse consultants to offer valuable assistance. Our licensed professionals are equipped with the in-depth knowledge and understanding needed to serve as nurse expert witnesses in cases concerning neglect, catastrophic injury and nursing care. Contact us at 724-487-0519 for more information on our extensive services and how they can be of aid to personal injury attorneys.
What Is the Role of a Nursing Home Expert Witness?
When navigating a legal matter involving a possible violation of standard of care at a nursing facility, expert testimony on whether deviations from standard of care occurred is key. In order to be credible and acceptable, this testimony must be clearly based upon relevant facts, evidence and outcomes in similar cases.
A nursing home expert witness comes equipped with the educational background and training needed to skillfully interpret, connect and present supporting evidence during trial or settlement negotiations. In addition to serving as expert witnesses, licensed legal nurse consultants may also provide beneficial assistance for personal injury cases by:
- Analyzing medical records;
- Performing relevant medical research;
- Preparing evidence for trial;
- Helping to identify and screen other relevant medical expert witnesses; and
- Creating a life care plan outlining the patient’s current and future care needs, plus associated costs.
Learn More About Our Reliable Nurse Expert Witness Services, Offered Nationwide
Nursing facility expert witnesses are uniquely qualified to provide well-reasoned testimony on health issues affecting the elderly, as well as nursing home standards of care. At Cardinal LifeCare Consulting, we offer our network of experienced, detail-oriented legal nurse consultants to law firms across the US. To inquire about how we may be able to help with a case you are working on, call us at 724-487-0519.