New technology: have you kept up with the state of the art?

The personal injury claim may involve injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, premises liability (slip and fall), or harm as a result of a dangerous or defective product, to name a few. An overlay of civil and criminal law may even emerge but whatever the precipitating event, the...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 7 - 12
Autor principal: Schorr SM
Formato: pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Fall2009
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:The personal injury claim may involve injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident, premises liability (slip and fall), or harm as a result of a dangerous or defective product, to name a few. An overlay of civil and criminal law may even emerge but whatever the precipitating event, the courts rightfully insist on accurate data collection as well as the authentic, reliable presentation of the evidence. Essential to properly litigating the personal injury claim and effectively assisting the attorney-client (whether plaintiff or defense) requires a willingness by the LNC to self-educate regarding advancing technology. This commitment does not call for a mastery in the principles of accident reconstruction or forensic animation, but it does require a desire in marketable LNCs to remain informed about the tools, terms, and technology they will likely encounter throughout case development and leading to trial. The following article provides an overview of the cutting-edge technology used in today's litigation.