A firm understanding of the medical issues involved before accepting a claim is absolutely essential. There are several ways to evaluate the medical issues in a prompt and cost-effective manner. A review of medical texts or literature, Internet research such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, and a review by a medical consultant can provide an immediate understanding of the medical issues and the probable defenses with which the attorney will be confronted. A thorough understanding of the basis of the claim and the anticipated defenses is critical in making a meaningful decision about whether to accept or reject a potential claim.
Westlaw Case Evaluator- Under the search box, select the link for "Tool", then select "Case Evaluator". From this point you should check the box for " Medical Malpractice-Physicians & Health Professionals". Next select "Florida" for your Jurisdiction and then apply "paramedic" to the key terms, then select "Generate Report".
This is what should be displayed after selecting "generate report".
