Built for the person who actually finds the expert
Send the case basics and the deadline. Within one business day you get expert options with everything your attorney will ask for next.
What arrives in 1 business day
- Matched expert options for the case type and venue
- Current CVs
- Fee schedules and retainer terms
- Testimony history for your disclosure
- Conflict check against the facility, operator and parties
- Availability against your deadline
Scope is confirmed for your matter on the call.
Records to send for review
Send what you have. Your expert will tell you what is missing and what to chase first. A partial chart is enough for a screening opinion.
- Complete facility chart from admission through discharge or death
- MDS assessments and every version of the care plan
- Nurse notes, ADL flow sheets, MAR and TAR
- Physician orders and progress notes
- Incident and accident reports, plus the investigation file
- Hospital, ED and EMS records for each transfer
- CMS Form 2567 survey results and plans of correction
- Daily staffing assignment sheets and Payroll-Based Journal data
- Facility policies in effect on the date of the event
- Death certificate and autopsy where applicable
Deadlines we build backward from
Affidavit or certificate of merit
Requirements and timing vary by state. Tell us the venue and the date.
Expert disclosure
CV, report, testimony history and fee schedule prepared together.
Deposition
Preparation sessions and question drafting scheduled ahead of the date.
Trial or arbitration
Exhibits, timelines and testimony.
What to have in front of you when you call
Case basics
Venue state, plaintiff or defense, facility name and type, resident dates of stay.
The theory
Case type, the injury, and the date or window it occurred.
Deadlines
Merit affidavit, disclosure, deposition or trial date.
Conflicts
Operator, management company, related entities and opposing counsel.
Records
What you have already, and what is still outstanding.
Specialty
If your attorney asked for a specific discipline, say so; if not, we will advise.
From paralegals who use ECS
As a paralegal, I've worked with many expert witness groups, but ECS stands out for their professionalism and organization. They are always on top of deadlines, provide detailed reports, and ensure every document is perfectly prepared.
Preparing for a complex elder care case was daunting until we partnered with ECS. Their expert's thorough analysis of the nursing home's operations and care standards helped us build a stronger argument.
Need CVs by tomorrow?
Send the case type, venue and deadline. ECS handles the rest.