Legal Nurse Consultants

The term Legal Nurse Consultant was a title defined in the US by the National Steering Committee for the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. They formally adopted this title and founded the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Legal nurse consultants assist lawyers in medical cases by interviewing patients and witnesses, organizing medical records, determining damages and costs, locating evidence, and educating lawyers about medical issues. Legal nurse consultants provide healthcare expertise for insurance companies, utilization review firms, government agencies, private corporations and hospitals, both as staff members and consultants. A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who uses existing expertise as a healthcare professional plus specialized training to consult on medical related cases at fees of $100 $150 per hour. A legal nurse consultant (LNC) is a registered nurse who uses existing expertise as a health care professional plus specialized legal training to consult on medical related cases.