Defense

VITAL Legal Nurse Consultants are an invaluable member of the medical malpractice defense team. We are highly specialized individuals, uniquely qualified to address healthcare issues in the development of medical malpractice cases. VITAL provides a unique service for defense attorneys and their clients. Our experience in the healthcare field, coupled with our knowledge of legal issues, allows us to identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of medical malpractice claims. These qualities are utilized by medical malpractice defense attorneys to provide the best legal services to their clients. 


Medical Record Analysis 

 Our report will include adherences to and/or departures from the nursing standards of care, including violations of state of federal laws and regulations as applicable. 


Chronologies/Timelines

VITAL Legal Nurse Consultants wade through the records to create a timeline of critical events that serves as a working document throughout the case. We create customized timelines to fit your needs. The timeline can be a valuable guide to the medical record for your expert as it contains facts only and where to find the facts in the medical record. 


Medical Record Organization

Streamline and organize the medical records making review of the records more efficient saving your legal team time.  


Expert Witness Services

We have a vast network of medical expert witnesses in all clinical specialties and we will find you the right professional for your case.


Litigation Support

Whether for mediation or trial, VITAL helps you develop trial graphics, medical charts, illustrations and powerpoint presentations essential to making your case.