There are many different types of personal injury and medical malpractice cases that rely on medical records. In fact, most attorneys working in this field would argue that the medical records are an essential component of how they prepare and present their cases to a judge or jury. Missing medical records can diminish your overall presentation and make your arguments less salient in the courtroom. As an attorney, you may develop tunnel vision with your case, and it can be difficult to determine when medical records are missing and which ones you need to obtain.

Trying to identify if and where you have missing medical providers’ records or incomplete records for your client can be a big commitment of both time and energy, as well as a frustrating process. Services like those provided by Medical Legal Spider comb through the data to capture provider names, type of service, next appointment date information, and dates of service. This gives you a way to start collecting any missing information so that you have a comprehensive and accurate picture to work with. Once an outsourced firm has evaluated all of the data points in the existing medical records and identified the gaps, you can use this information to request and review the additional medical records. This can save you a lot of time and aggravation when you want to be sure that you have all the relevant data points.

It can be frustrating to suspect that there are missing medical records in play, but it can also be overwhelming for you to attempt to identify these on your own. With so many other resources dedicated to preparing for a medical malpractice or personal injury trial, it can be extremely time-consuming to take on this additional task. Since tight deadlines and the need to be organized are both common features of these kinds of cases, it is a good idea to work only with an outsourced provider who can keep up with your pace and deliver materials that help you identify what is missing.

Having a complete picture of the patient’s situation can be extremely important for your own trial preparation, but it’s also beneficial for letting you know whether there are any additional issues that may be brought up by the other side. Missing medical records that contain important information, for example, could blindside you if the defense brings this material up without your knowledge that it even exists. Having a total picture of all of the information inside the medical records can make you more confident in court and can also make your case more compelling when it is presented. Make sure that you have taken all possible steps to eliminate the chances of missing medical records by hiring a company familiar with what it takes to find this information.

Medical Legal Spider understands how complicated it can be to gather materials and organize it in a timely fashion. Attorneys and law firms rely on the services provided by companies like Medical Legal Spider to be as prepared and as knowledgeable as possible in their cases. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you stay organized during the trial preparation period.