Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Blog
Expert Insights on AI, Litigation Strategy, Clinical Analysis & Healthcare Law
Welcome to the Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Blog—your trusted source for expert insight on AI-driven medical record review, litigation strategy, clinical case analysis, healthcare law, and long-term care and home health risk. Written for plaintiff and defense attorneys, risk-management teams, and healthcare leaders, our articles deliver actionable guidance, emerging trends, and real-world strategies that strengthen case outcomes and reduce legal exposure. Stay informed with high-level commentary and practical expertise from the nation’s leading medical-legal consulting team.
What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Why You Should Still Plan—Even If You're Married
Think your spouse automatically inherits everything if you die without a will? Think again. Learn what really happens, why you still need a will, and how intestacy laws divide your estate—guidance from Lexcura Summit.
What Are Advance Directives—and Do You Really Need One?
Advance directives protect your healthcare decisions when you can't speak for yourself. Learn what they include, why they matter, and what happens if you don't have one—insight from Lexcura Summit.
Can a Confused Patient Sign Consent? Legal Realities in Home Health Care
Can a confused patient sign their own consent in home health care? What if there’s no POA or surrogate? Learn the legal, ethical, and clinical risks—and what home health nurses should do. A guide from Lexcura Summit.
Why You Sign a Surgical Consent—and What Can Go Wrong in the OR
Before surgery, you're asked to sign a consent form—but why? Learn what surgical consent means, what can go wrong during procedures, and how Lexcura Summit supports legal cases involving surgical complications.
How the USA Is Coping with Nursing Shortages—and What We're Doing to Fix It
Explore how the U.S. is responding to the nationwide nursing shortage—from education reforms and recruitment efforts to technology and policy. Discover strategies and solutions poised to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
What Is HHS Doing with Our Health Care and Vaccinations? What Attorneys Should Know
Explore recent HHS policy changes—from restructuring under “Make America Healthy Again” to revamped vaccine guidance. Understand how these shifts impact public health and legal implications for providers and attorneys.
What Is Medical Malpractice and How Is It Litigated?
Learn what medical malpractice is, how it's proven in court, and how Lexcura Summit supports attorneys with expert medical-legal consulting, record review, and litigation prep.
Emergency Room Litigation: Common Claims and How Legal Nurse Consultants Help
Emergency room litigation covers medical errors, delays, and misdiagnoses in fast-paced ER settings. Learn how Lexcura Summit supports attorneys with expert medical-legal consulting and rapid case analysis.
What Is Medical Malpractice and How Do You Know If It Happened to Someone You Love?
Medical malpractice is a devastating breach of trust that can cause serious harm or even death. Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting explains what qualifies as malpractice, the warning signs, and the steps you should take if you believe your loved one has been a victim.
When a Loved One Dies in an Accident That Wasn’t Their Fault: Is It Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one in an accident is devastating—especially when it was caused by someone else’s negligence. Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting explains what constitutes wrongful death, who can file a claim, and how medical-legal experts help attorneys build strong cases.
How Legal Nurse Consultants Support Cases Involving Missed Heart Attacks
Missed heart attacks can lead to devastating outcomes and complex litigation. Learn how legal nurse consultants help attorneys analyze records, identify clinical errors, and strengthen cardiac malpractice cases.
Common Obstetric Malpractice Claims Attorneys Should Know
Learn the most common obstetric malpractice claims attorneys face, including delayed C-sections, fetal monitoring failures, and birth trauma. Lexcura Summit provides expert medical-legal support to strengthen your OB/GYN litigation strategy.
How Medical-Legal Consulting Accelerates Case Resolution
Medical-legal consulting accelerates case resolution by simplifying complex medical records, strengthening legal strategies, and reducing time to settlement. Discover how Lexcura Summit helps attorneys streamline litigation with expert insight and 7-day turnaround.
5 Mistakes Attorneys Make When Selecting Medical Experts—and How to Avoid Them
Choosing the right medical expert is crucial for a successful legal outcome, yet attorneys often make avoidable mistakes that weaken their case. From inadequate vetting to poor communication, these errors can cost time and credibility. This blog explores five common mistakes in expert selection and how Lexcura Summit’s Legal Nurse Consultants help attorneys avoid them for stronger litigation results.
What Every Medical Expert Should Know Before Testifying in Court
Testifying in court can be challenging for medical experts without proper preparation. Understanding legal procedures, anticipating cross-examination, and delivering clear, concise testimony are critical for effective courtroom performance. This blog outlines key insights Legal Nurse Consultants provide to medical experts, ensuring they are confident and credible when testifying to support legal cases.
Expert Witness & Deposition Prep: How Legal Nurse Consultants Strengthen Testimony
Effective preparation is key to confident, credible expert witness testimony. Legal Nurse Consultants play a vital role in helping attorneys ready their medical experts for depositions and trial by clarifying complex clinical information, anticipating cross-examination strategies, and ensuring testimony aligns with case objectives. This blog explores how Lexcura Summit enhances expert witness readiness to strengthen legal outcomes.
Medication Mismanagement in Nursing Homes: What Records Reveal
Medication mismanagement is a critical issue in nursing homes that can lead to serious harm and legal liability. Proper documentation is essential to uncover errors such as incorrect dosages, missed medications, or harmful drug interactions. This blog explores how Lexcura Summit’s Legal Nurse Consultants analyze medication records to help attorneys identify mismanagement and build strong nursing home abuse cases.
Evaluating Standard of Care in Long-Term Care Through Daily Documentation
Daily documentation in long-term care facilities is a critical tool for evaluating adherence to the standard of care. Consistent, thorough records help identify care gaps and establish whether negligence occurred. This blog explores how Lexcura Summit’s Legal Nurse Consultants analyze daily charts and notes to assist attorneys in assessing care quality and building strong litigation strategies in elder care cases.
Beyond Bedsores: Building Strong Pressure Ulcer Cases with Clinical Evidence
Pressure ulcers extend far beyond simple skin injuries—they reflect complex care failures with serious health consequences. This blog explores how Legal Nurse Consultants help attorneys gather and analyze clinical evidence to build compelling pressure ulcer cases. Lexcura Summit shares strategies for using medical records, timelines, and expert insights to establish liability and secure justice.
Connecting Dehydration and Infection to Wrongful Death in Elder Care
Dehydration and infection are common, yet often overlooked, factors that can lead to wrongful death claims in elder care. This blog explores how these conditions develop, their clinical signs, and how Legal Nurse Consultants assist attorneys in linking them to lapses in care and legal liability. Lexcura Summit provides expert insights to strengthen elder abuse and wrongful death cases.