Questions legal teams ask first
Anything else, call 617-870-1225 and an elder care expert will answer.
Do you work with plaintiff and defense attorneys?
Yes. ECS is a trusted partner for both plaintiff and defense counsel, providing unbiased expert witness and consulting services in nursing home, assisted living and long-term care matters.
How fast will we hear back?
A dedicated ECS administrator responds within 1 business day. Because ECS has an administrator handling coordination, response times are consistent rather than dependent on an individual expert's schedule.
What does the free case screening cover?
A 20-minute call with an elder care expert who reviews the facts you have, identifies the clinical, care and regulatory issues involved, and tells you what kind of expert the matter needs. ECS experts address standards of care and records, not legal conclusions; those stay with counsel. From the first contact you speak with an experienced elder care expert rather than a salesperson.
What happens if an expert has a conflict or withdraws?
ECS maintains multiple experts in the same areas of expertise, which mitigates the delays caused by conflicts of interest or an expert withdrawing. If no panel member fits, ECS runs a Precision Expert Search.
Can expert fees be deferred on contingency cases?
Yes. Through the ExpertPays partnership, expert retainers and case costs can be financed under a non-recourse, interest-free, flat-fee deferred payment agreement.
Can you prepare an affidavit or certificate of merit?
Yes. ECS experts provide case and document review, affidavits of merit, expert reports, case strategy consulting, deposition question drafting, exhibits, deposition testimony, arbitration and court testimony.
Can a paralegal start the request?
Yes. Paralegals often handle expert sourcing, so ECS is set up for it. Send the case type, venue, deadline and what records you have, and ECS returns expert options with the supporting documents your attorney will ask for.
Which states do you cover?
ECS experts come from health systems and long-term care organizations across the United States and support cases nationwide. Tell us the venue and ECS matches experience with that state's regulatory framework.
Do you handle assisted living as well as skilled nursing?
Yes. Assisted living is licensed by the states rather than certified under the federal nursing home requirements, so those cases are matched to experts familiar with the applicable state framework.
How much does an expert cost?
Fees vary by discipline, scope and deadline. ECS sends the fee schedule together with the CV so your team can evaluate cost and credentials at the same time.
Still deciding?
A screening costs you twenty minutes.