Our Services: Demonstrative evidence
Medical Illustrations
One of the most challenging
aspects of personal injury law is understanding complex
medical issues. Attorneys are required to understand some
aspects of medicine without the benefit of a medical degree.
Insurance claims adjusters and jurors are making decisions
based on an understanding of medicine which may be sketchy
at best.
We can help!
Med League Support Services,
Inc. provides medical illustrations as demonstrative evidence.
Case Specific Illustrations
The most
versatile product is called a case specific illustration.
Using a unique process, anatomy, procedures and/or injuries
are superimposed on actual photographs of the injured person.
For example, the steps in an operation may be presented in
a series of images that are superimposed on a photograph of
the patient. Also, injuries can be illustrated. The patient's
medical records and scars can be used to recreate lacerations
and burns on a photograph of the patient. This individualized
approach helps the jurors or claims adjuster view the patient
in a realistic, personal way.
Colorized Diagnostic Tests
 The
patient's actual films from MRIs, CT scans, x-rays and other
types of studies are used by the medical illustrators to
create easy-to-visualize injuries. Colorized radiology films
are now being taken one step further to illustrate the injuries
sustained by the patient. These techniques are more accurate
than using stock illustrations from textbooks. X-rays are
notoriously hard for jurors to see and interpret. Using
medical illustrations, your expert witnesses will be able
to knowledgeably explain the patient's injuries by referring
to the patient's actual films along with illustrations which
help the jury understand the films. Once the jurors accept
the accuracy of the illustration, they find the drawings
easier to understand than the actual films.
The Process
Our nurses
are available to assist with each step of this process.
We discuss with the attorney the purpose of the illustrations,
identify the pertinent medical records for use by the illustrator,
and provide a free quotation. After receiving approval and
payment from the attorney, we work with the illustrator,
the expert witness who will be using the illustrations (if
applicable), and the attorney until a satisfactory product
is finalized. Color 8.5" by 11" preliminary illustrations
are reviewed by your expert or can be used for settlement
brochures. Color courtroom size enlargements are also available
in two sizes: 30" by 40" or 35" by 48".
These are mounted on foam core board, laminated and framed.
Our illustrators also produce
color computer animations. In addition, we sell reusable
medical illustrations for a one time fee. There are no licensing
fees required each time one of these is used. With these
tools in hand, you will be able to make the most effective,
convincing and educational presentation of the patient's
injuries.
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