A single negligent act can drastically alter the life of a disabled person, triggering a chain reaction of medical complications and emotional distress. This is one such case. Tasked with reviewing an overwhelming 51,832 pages of medical records, Trivent Legal analyzed every detail needed to uncover the truth and assisted in achieving a successful settlement. Read more to find out how our expertise made the difference in this complex case.
Case Background:
Mr. Doe, a wheelchair user due to spina bifida, sustained a right shoulder injury due to mishandling by an Airlines employee. The injury cascaded into a series of further health complications including a rotator cuff tear, infected pressure sores and a stretched hip tendon each requiring surgical intervention.
Client’s Requirement:
Trivent Legal was tasked with managing and analyzing a massive dataset of 51,832 pages of medical records for Mr. Joe Doe. The records included procedure reports, imaging records, and medication sheets. The client required an in-depth review of every detail, especially Mr. Doe’s drug history, to counter the opposing party’s allegations of drug-seeking behavior. A quick turnaround was essential for the case’s success.
Our Approach:
We created a comprehensive Medical Chronology to structure the voluminous records chronologically, A Wound Chart detailing the various stages of how the injury worsened over time and A Medication Chart documenting Mr. Doe’s pharmaceutical regimen, offering crucial insights into the defense’s arguments.
Reviewed and Summarized:
Our team reviewed and summarized the records, highlighting significant medical events, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes, ensuring clarity and chronological consistency and decoded technical terms and handwritten notes to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the data.
Case Outcomes:
The client reported that the case settled successfully at mediation, with Trivent’s summaries playing a crucial role. Our work helped quickly locate and refute the defense’s out-of-context claims, significantly aiding in the settlement process.
Conclusion:
Through the specialized expertise of our Medical Experts, we provided a detailed and timely analysis of a complex 51,832-page medical record dataset. Our efforts helped the client build a strong case, ultimately contributing to a favorable settlement.
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