If you are ready to send out the records for an expert review and opinion then let's discuss arrangements. We will ask some specific questions about your case to determine the most appropriate expert. Why is this necessary? Many attorneys are not aware of the many sub-specialties within specialties of medicine. For example, an attorney may phone to request a cardiologist but further discussion may reveal the strongest expert actually would be a pediatric cardiologist with a sub-specialty of electro-physiology. No problem. We have several!
All of our experts are pre-screened. We have previously interviewed our experts, have their contact information, rates and curriculum vitae (CV) on file. However, we don't just give you contact information and expect you to track down the expert. We always give the potential expert an overview of the case issues, clear for conflicts of interest, ensure they can meet the required deadline, confirm they are interested in reviewing your case and ensure they have the requisite expertise as your expert..
Depending upon the location, area of expertise and time table there may be numerous potential experts available for your case. Once the expert has been contacted by us and has confirmed interest in your case, we send you a copy of their current contact information, CV and rates. We let you know if the expert had any preliminary comments or questions for you. You are free to interview them yourself or we can arrange a screening interview. You may wish to talk with several potential experts. Just let us know.
The Review Phase Once the expert has been chosen the next step is sending out the records for review. We usually recommend a preliminary verbal report by the expert and will assist in determining the amount of time this will take. We can negotiate the fee for the preliminary reivew and retainer fees if needed. We ensure the fees are agreed upon by all parties before the review.
You send the records, films or discs directly to the expert. Our expert referral is completed when the expert receives records from you. This is the point that we invoice our $300 referral fee.
You work directly with the expert - not through us. We are always available to facilitate as needed but do not have any further involvement in the case review unless requested by you. The expert becomes used to working with you and your staff. By the time of deposition or trial testimony the expert no longer associates your case with Medco Associates, Inc.
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