1. Medical Legal Case Experts for Efficient Solutions

2. Expert Legal Nurse Consultants for Precision Results

3. Harness Medical Evidence for Stronger Legal Cases

  • Medical Record Review

    At the beginning of the medical litigation process, the overwhelming amount of medical information requiring attention and understanding can seem daunting. Fortunately, our countless hours reviewing medical records allow us to quickly identify the most important information for your legal team.

  • Expert Testimony

    Medical terminology and healthcare culture create difficulty in developing a comprehensive understanding of the case. This confusion can cause jurors to lose interest, missing important pieces of information. Our honed presentation skills for developing demonstrable evidence will help your team break down the evidence for jurors to understand. We can also help your team find discipline specific experts to testify in your cases.

  • Case Consulting

    The right consulting experts can make all the difference. We are seasoned clinicians with a variety of experiences and expertise. We can help your legal team harness the most powerful, accurate, and up-to-date medical evidence on your clients’ behalf. Save time with our swift and accurate information analysis and preparation.

  • Strategic Planning

    Palmer and Associates have a deep understanding of healthcare in multiple healthcare venues. Private and commercial entities, as well as, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and Department of Defense are all areas with which we are familiar. This experience is a beneficial element of your case preparation.

  • Preparing Arguments

    We can coach your team on how to use medical terms to form arguments to persuade the jury that you have an air-tight reasoning to be the correct party.

  • Fact Gathering

    With a keen understanding of the American healthcare system, common electronic health records, and cultural influences, we can assist your team in determining if something is or is not relevant to the case at hand.

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FAQs

  • A certified legal nurse consultant reviews and interprets complex medical records, identifies deviations from the standard of care, and translates clinical findings into evidence a legal team can use. Palmer and Associates supports attorneys through medical record review, expert testimony preparation, case strategy, and identification of discipline-specific experts.

  • This is an assessment of whether an electronic health record system, its user interface, or the interaction between clinical staff and the technology contributed to patient harm. Palmer and Associates draws on health informatics and patient safety science to determine whether the software, the hardware, the workflow, or a combination of these factors was a causative element in the alleged event.

  • Yes. Founder Dr. Eric Palmer is a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps officer with direct experience across Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and Department of Defense healthcare systems, and the firm regularly supports cases involving these agencies.

  • Dr. Eric Palmer holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Master of Health Administration, and certifications as a Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS), and Healthcare Disaster Professional (NHDP-BC). The consulting team also includes an MBA/MSN-credentialed nurse with over 30 years in healthcare administration and critical care, and a board-certified neurosurgeon with military health system experience.

  • Medical malpractice, personal injury, workplace and occupational medical claims, and traumatic brain injury litigation with an emphasis on electronic health record documentation and analysis.

  • Firms can request a free case screening through the contact page to determine fit and scope before engagement.