Medical Expert for Legal Success

leslie fiedler, BSN, CLNC

As a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), I provide specialized medical expertise to attorneys throughout Florida and across the United States. I am a registered nurse with a deep understanding of the healthcare system, medical terminology, and standards of care. My goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients by providing comprehensive medical analysis and strategic legal support.

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Medical Expertise for Legal Success

Providing specialized medical knowledge and analysis for your legal needs.

Medical Record Review & Analysis

  • Thorough review of medical records, hospital policies, and related documents.

  • Expert interpretation of medical terminology and procedures.

  • Identification of key information, inconsistencies, and potential red flags.

  • Creation of detailed chronologies and summaries of medical events.

Expert Witness & Litigation Support

  • Expert witness testimony on nursing standards of care and medical issues.

  • Witness preparation for depositions and trial testimony.

  • Attendance at depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings.

  • Assistance with preparing deposition and trial questions, interrogatories, and legal documents.

Strategic Legal Consulting

  • Comprehensive case evaluation and strategic planning.

  • Effective communication and liaison between attorneys, healthcare providers, and experts.

  • In-depth research and literature reviews to support legal arguments.

  • Coordination and attendance at Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs).

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“As a legal nurse consultant, I find immense reward in using my medical expertise to help attorneys seek justice and ensure fair outcomes for those harmed.”

Leslie Fiedler

 LEGAL NURSE FAQs

  • A Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who uses their medical expertise to provide analysis and consultation on medical-related legal cases. Legal Nurse Consultants serve as a bridge between the medical and legal fields, offering valuable insights and support to attorneys and other legal professionals

  • Legal Nurse Consultants perform a variety of tasks, including:

    • Medical Record Review: Analyzing and interpreting medical records to identify relevant information, inconsistencies, and potential issues.

    • Case Evaluation: Assessing the merits of a case based on medical evidence and identifying strengths and weaknesses.

    • Identification of Standard of Care Issues: Determining if the medical care provided met the accepted standard of care.

    • Causation Analysis: Evaluating the relationship between a medical event and the alleged injury or damages.

    • Medical Literature Research: Researching to support case analysis and provide evidence-based information.

    • Expert Witness Support: Assisting with identifying, preparing, and supporting expert witnesses.

    • Development of Case Strategy: Providing insights to help attorneys develop effective legal strategies.

  • Legal Nurse Consultants can provide valuable assistance in a wide range of cases, including:

    • Medical Malpractice

    • Personal Injury

    • Product Liability

    • Workers' Compensation

    • Toxic Tort

    • Criminal Cases involving medical issues

    • Long-term care litigation

  • Hiring a Legal Nurse Consultant can provide numerous benefits to attorneys and legal teams:

    • Medical Expertise: Legal Nurse Consultants bring specialized medical knowledge and clinical experience to the legal process.

    • Time Savings: Legal Nurse Consultants can efficiently review and analyze complex medical records, saving attorneys valuable time.

    • Cost-Effectiveness: Legal Nurse Consultants can help streamline case preparation and identify key issues early on, potentially reducing litigation costs.

    • Improved Case Outcomes: Legal Nurse Consultants can help attorneys build stronger cases and achieve better outcomes for their clients by providing valuable insights and support.

  • A qualified Legal Nurse Consultant should be a registered nurse (RN) with:

    • Strong clinical experience

    • Specialized training or certification in legal nurse consulting (such as CLNC)

    • Excellent analytical and communication skills

    • Knowledge of the legal process

  • CLNC stands for Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. It is a professional certification demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in legal nurse consulting.

  • A Legal Nurse Consultant can meticulously review medical records to:

    • Identify relevant medical history

    • Analyze the sequence of events

    • Identify missing or incomplete documentation

    • Assess compliance with the standard of care

    • Summarize key findings

  • Legal Nurse Consultants determine the standard of care by:

    • Reviewing relevant medical literature and guidelines

    • Consulting with medical experts

    • Analyzing policies and procedures of healthcare facilities

    • Applying their clinical knowledge and experience

  • While both Legal Nurse Consultants and medical expert witnesses provide medical expertise, their roles are different. A Legal Nurse Consultant typically assists attorneys behind the scenes with case preparation, while a medical expert witness provides testimony in court. A Legal Nurse Consultant can help identify and prepare a medical expert witness.