Frequently Asked Questions

A Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) is a Registered Nurse (RN) with specialized expertise in medical-legal cases. Legal Nurse Consultants work alongside attorneys, providing critical insights into medical records, terminology, and healthcare standards. They help attorneys break down complex medical facts, assess causation, identify damages, and evaluate future medical needs in cases involving personal injury, malpractice, workers’ compensation, and more. By bridging medicine and law, LNCs strengthen legal strategies and ensure accurate interpretation of medical evidence. 

• Personal Injury 
• Doctor/ Nurse Negligence 
• Medical Malpractice 
• Wrongful Death 
• Pharmaceutical and Product Liability  
• Workers Compensation 

• Our Reputation – We are known for professionalism, integrity, and expertise. With years of experience, we accurately analyze medical records, ensuring attorneys receive precise, well-supported insights.
• Our Connections – We are well-connected with a vast network of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Providers across multiple specialties, allowing us to access diverse medical perspectives.
• Our Integrity – We believe in transparency and reliability. We provide clear, upfront pricing, meet deadlines with consistency, and go the extra mile for every attorney client, ensuring they have the strongest case possible.

While some LNCs serve as expert witnesses, our focus at Rocky Summit Legal Nurse is on case analysis and consulting behind the scenes. We work closely with attorneys, providing detailed evaluations of medical records, causation, damages, and future healthcare needs—ensuring legal teams have the strongest possible case without the need for courtroom testimony. Our expertise helps attorneys understand complex medical details, pinpoint critical evidence, and develop strategic legal arguments efficiently.