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Able Legal Nurse Consultants
www.alncinc.com
Phone# 321.259.9600
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What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
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Why do attorneys need a CLNC?
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Is it important to have a CLNC review medical records in a personal injury case?
A CLNC is more adapt at interpreting medical records. A CLNC can decipher
MD's handwriting and understand medical terminology. A CLNC can understand how
preexisting conditions may affect the claim.
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Why should a CLNC attend an Independent Medical Examination?
A CLNC is more comfortable in the medical environment, and will best understand the examination process. The examination is important, but what is omitted during the examination may be of greater significance to your case.
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What types of cases is Certified Legal Nurse Consultant qualified to consult on?
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A CLNC is a nursing professional who assist attorneys and insurance companies in determining the
merits of a case or claim. 'A CLNC begins by identifying, organizing, reviewing and summarizing the
essential documents. Our commitment to the healthcare community is to improve quality of care.
This is accomplished as we identify meritorious cases and communicate deviations from the
recognized Standards of care.
Medical malpractice cases, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Torts and Environmental Cases, Criminal Cases, Workers Compensation and Workplace Injury Cases, and any case
where health, illness, or injury is an issue.
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I have a paralegal on my staff, why do I need a CLNC?
A CLNC brings specialized knowledge and training, understanding all the medical implications of
the case. We assess care on a daily basis and can apply our years of experience and knowledge
to your benefit.
While the attorney is the expert on the legal issues, the CLNC is the expert on nursing,
and the inner workings of the healthcare system. Rely on a highly trained CLNC to assist
you in winning cases.
