Frequently Asked Questions

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What do you charge for your fee?

Our fee-for-service is comparable to industry standards. Contact us today for our separate hourly rates for Medical Consultant Services and Testifying Expert Services, and moreover to discuss the tremendous value that we offer. Trompak & Associates Legal Nurse Consulting employs Advanced Practice Providers which, we submit, represent some of the greatest value of medical expertise. We welcome your inquiries and stand by the quality of our service-products, which would assuredly be an asset to your legal practice. 

 

What is a legal nurse consultant vs. Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?

A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who works with attorneys and other professionals involved in medical-legal processes, providing a reliable source of medical knowledge and professional clinical experience to aid in litigation and other claims. Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) is the official certification of the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC), earned after completion of specialized legal, ethical, and medical coursework and certification examination. 

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Is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant the same as a paralegal?

A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant provides records analyses and a deep scrutiny of medical care that is only gained through first-hand clinical experience. A paralegal may focus on legal aspects of a case, but does not have the experience or medical training to effectively assist with health issues in litigation. As Advance Practice Providers currently active in clinical practice Trompak & Associates Legal Nurse Consulting is proficient at "reading between the lines" of copious and complex medical records; discovering errors of commission and omission, alerting attorneys to evidence of tampering, critiquing medical care, and accurately determining the pathophysiology of injuries and disease processes.

 

What is a Testifying Expert?

A Testifying Expert (also known as an Expert Witness) is qualified to testify in the court of law, having demonstrated  relevant expertise, specialized knowledge, or experience within a particular field. In the context of a medical-legal case, a Testifying Expert is present in the courtroom, swears an oath to tell the truth, and provides an objective account of the current standards of medical care as they pertain to the facts and issues of the case.