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WHAT IS A MEDICO LEGAL EXAMINATION?

This material tells us about the medico legal examination, which means how and where the accident happened.

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WHAT IS A MEDICO LEGAL EXAMINATION?

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  1. WHAT IS A MEDICO LEGAL EXAMINATION? A medico legal medico legal examination in a motor vehicle accident claim is usually a detailed report submitted by a medical professional to assist a party in civil or criminal litigation. A judge, jury, or insurance adjuster can determine the nature and degree of a person's injury. In laypeople's terms, a medico legal record is the official medical record of an individual. It is important that when you are searching for a medico legal document, you ensure that it is from one of the top medical associations in the country. This would be an organization such as the American Medical Association

  2. (AMA). Many individuals often ask what their medico legal records contain. In a motor vehicle accident claim, your primary goal is to retain the services of an experienced and highly qualified medico legal professional. You may not necessarily need to find one to determine the value of your settlement; however, without one, it is difficult to obtain an accurate assessment. The medical records will provide an expert witness that can testify on your behalf to show the damage to your body as a direct result of the automobile accident. During your investigation, you should discover whether the doctor who attended to you has a current license and is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This is because you will need an objective and detached expert to interpret your records and conclude your condition. WHEN TREATING PHYSICIANS FAIL TO MEET STANDARDS In many instances, the treating physician or attending physician fails to meet the ethical and standard of care standards that have been set forth by the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Therefore, it is your responsibility to

  3. hire an individual who meets these standards. If the attending physician fails to meet these standards, then it is likely that person engaged in the course of negligence that resulted in your injury negligence that resulted in your injury. For example, suppose an attending physician fails to properly treat a heart patient's chest pain and congestive heart failure while treating the disorder. In that case, this example of negligence may result in litigation against the treating physician. When seeking a Medico-Legal consultation, you need to be aware that your medical records will need to be preserved accurately. This is necessary if you are preparing for a deposition or trial. The legal records are

  4. not a substitute for medical records. The information contained herein may be considered a matter of public record if you are a victim in an accident caused by another's negligence. However, if any part or portion of this material is used for any commercial purpose, such as the contents of this article, then it will be considered privileged communication. It should also be noted that most states have a statute of limitations that prevents a lawsuit from being filed against a party more than three years after the incident. This statute of limitations differs from state to state and can extend up to ten years. If you are looking into medico-legal services but have limited time to locate an attorney to hire in your state, you need to find a specific resource. You can even utilize a resource that caters specifically to that state. CONCLUSION One of the most common mistakes doctors and legal professionals make when handling medical evidence is misidentifying a disease. In addition, medical evidence can become tainted if the medical practitioner fails to appropriately ask a patient about symptoms that could be the result of that disease. Medical practitioners often make the same mistakes in other areas, such as child custody battles, but they are less likely to make

  5. mistakes in handling medical cases. These mistakes result in some people going undiagnosed for months or even years. For these reasons and many others, it is essential that anyone who uses a service of any sort consult a qualified attorney who deals with medico- legal issues.

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