Medical-Legal Case Screening: Save Time and Resources with Early Review
Not Every Case Should Move Forward—Early Review Helps You Decide
In the fast-paced world of personal injury, medical malpractice, and long-term care litigation, attorneys are often handed volumes of medical records with the urgent question: “Is this case worth pursuing?”
Without medical training, that’s a difficult question to answer—and making the wrong call can cost you valuable time, resources, and credibility.
At Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting, we offer strategic early case screening services designed to help law firms quickly evaluate the merit, liability, and potential value of a medical-legal claim—before investing in experts, discovery, or litigation.
Here’s why early review by a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) is one of the smartest moves attorneys can make.
What Is Medical-Legal Case Screening?
Case screening is a focused, initial review of medical records conducted by a qualified legal nurse consultant to:
✅ Determine if a deviation from the standard of care occurred
✅ Assess whether causation and damages are clinically supportable
✅ Identify early documentation red flags or gaps
✅ Provide a clear go/no-go recommendation based on objective analysis
📌 At Lexcura Summit, our team of over 200 licensed medical professionals delivers clear, concise screening reports that support early decision-making.
The Cost of Moving Forward Without Screening
Attorneys who skip early review may face:
Wasted time on non-meritorious claims
Excessive expert fees for cases with weak medical foundations
Missed early settlement opportunities
Surprises during depositions or trial prep
Damage to client relationships or firm reputation
In contrast, early screening enables you to focus on strong cases and eliminate weak ones before they drain your practice.
How Lexcura Summit Strengthens Early Case Evaluation
🔍 1. We Simplify the Medical Record
We comb through pages of EMRs, PDFs, and handwritten notes to summarize:
Key diagnoses and timelines
Missed interventions or delays
Relevant labs, vitals, and documentation issues
📁 You get a high-level medical overview tailored to your legal strategy.
🩺 2. We Assess Standard of Care
Our LNCs compare care provided to what should have been done, based on:
National clinical guidelines
Facility policies and protocols
Real-world nursing and provider experience
We flag whether deviations from accepted practice may have contributed to injury or poor outcomes.
⚖️ 3. We Highlight Causation and Damages
It’s not enough to show poor care—you must show it caused harm.
We help you:
Identify pre-existing conditions that may impact liability
Clarify whether outcomes were preventable
Evaluate if injuries align with the alleged negligence
📌 This insight helps attorneys avoid claims where harm is speculative or medically unsupported.
⏱️ 4. We Deliver Results Fast
Our standard case screenings are completed within 7 business days, with rush options available for urgent matters.
You get a professional summary, flagged concerns, and a recommendation on whether to proceed.
Ideal Times to Use Early Case Screening
During client intake or case review
Before hiring a costly expert witness
When records are complex or contradictory
In potential high-dollar claims that require careful vetting
When deciding whether to settle or litigate
Why Law Firms Choose Lexcura Summit
✅ Over 200 licensed medical professionals with clinical and litigation experience
✅ Objective, unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense
✅ HIPAA-compliant record handling and secure digital portals
✅ 7-day turnaround and rush availability
✅ Chronologies, summaries, and expert coordination available as needed
Our early reviews are designed to save your firm time, protect your resources, and give you a strategic advantage.
Final Thoughts
Litigation is expensive—early case screening is not. Investing in a strategic, clinical review at the start of a case can save your team hours of research, thousands in unnecessary fees, and months of avoidable litigation.
📞 Contact Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting today to request an early case screening—and make smarter, faster decisions backed by expert medical insight.
