Cost is one of the most common reasons attorneys hesitate to bring in an LNC. In practice, the math usually runs the other way.
Fewer hours lost to the chart
Attorney time is expensive, and medical records are slow going for anyone without clinical training. Shifting that work to a nurse converts puzzling hours into productive ones.
Weak cases caught sooner
An early, honest read can flag a case that won't hold up before it consumes a year of work. Knowing when to pass is its own kind of savings.
Sharper, shorter discovery
When you know exactly which records to request and which questions to ask, discovery is tighter and fewer rounds are wasted.
Stronger settlement footing
A clear chronology and standard-of-care analysis help you value a case accurately and negotiate from evidence rather than impression.