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Answers to your questions about Emergency Medicine Litigation Analysts, Inc.
What can I really expect from EMLA, Inc.?
Immediate, individualized attention is the hallmark of our service. We meticulously analyze all facets of your case and conduct an in-depth exploration for adversarial merit. Within 14 days, you will receive a preliminary opinion stating whether or not the case appears meritorious. This cost-effective initial review serves as the starting point upon which the foundation of the case is laid. If a case is without merit, our unique "flat-fee" system limits your out-of-pocket expense. Beyond that, a variety of options allows you to select any level of service including complete, start-to-finish litigation support. For example, some clients require an immediate affidavit of merit or testifying expert report. Others prefer to have us prepare a detailed case summary and analysis with individual sections outlining duty, breach, harm, and causation. The report, prepared by a non-testifying expert and designated as attorney work-product, provides an in-depth explanation of all medical terms and processes, formulates a case strategy, and focuses on the requisite elements of negligence. Depending on the complexity of the case, reports vary between 5 and 30 pages. This explicit analysis gives you the cost-effective information you need to make educated decisions from the outset. Regardless of the level of service that you request, a physician from EMLA, Inc., is there to personally assist you all of the way.
How does the process work?
Once you contact EMLA, Inc., you will receive a complimentary telephone consultation with a physician on our Board. Should you elect to retain our services, we request a copy of the patient’s complete medical record and all other related documents. Within 14 days, we will telephone you to present our preliminary analysis and to summarize EMLA’s opinion of your case.
What does it cost to have EMLA, Inc. review my case?
The initial telephone consultation is complimentary. Once we receive the case materials, the preliminary case review with telephone discussion is $2000. If the case is deemed non-meritorious, no further action will be pursued. For meritorious claims, EMLA, Inc. will outline a strategy and work to secure all requisite experts. All expert witness services are billed hourly with outside experts necessitating a one-time search and appointment fee. A complete fee schedule is available upon request.
What types of cases does EMLA, Inc. review?
EMLA, Inc. assists with all aspects of emergency medicine litigation and lends its expertise to both plaintiff and defense. Typical cases of emergency medical negligence may result from care provided in emergency departments, urgent care centers, or pre-hospital settings, including ambulance or helicopter transports. Some primary care physicians may also act negligently when evaluating seriously ill patients or when providing limited “emergency services” in their office. Forensic issues regarding mechanisms of injury, alcohol intoxication, and toxicology are also part of emergency medicine. All of these situations fall within EMLA’s scope of practice.
What if I need an expert from a field outside of emergency medicine?
EMLA, Inc. maintains a select group of rigorously screened specialists from various medical fields. If a case requires additional experts, EMLA, Inc. will assist in their procurement and assure that the same high standards are upheld.
What are the qualifications of your experts?
All of our experts, both testifying and non-testifying, are true experts. They are full-time, board-certified, practicing emergency physicians. Absolutely none are “professional witnesses.” Many of our experts hold appointments as academic faculty and have sub-specialized within emergency medicine. Each hand-selected physician independently reviews the medical record. If they are in agreement and willing to testify, they “sign onto the case” and will give you their full commitment until litigation is complete.
What if I am not satisfied with EMLA’s service?
EMLA, Inc. is proud of its work. Although we will never guarantee an opinion or outcome, we will unconditionally guarantee your satisfaction with our work. If you feel that any service is unsatisfactory in any way, please let us know. We will ensure a professional product or we will refund your fee.
What’s the next step?
Call me personally, toll-free at 1-888-335-EMLA (3652). We’ll discuss your case and get the process started. There is no charge for this initial case consultation. If you have copies of your case materials already prepared and would like to proceed, you may mail them with a retainer fee of $2000 to: EMLA, Inc., 5189 North Marlin Canyon Place, Tucson, Arizona 85750. Upon receipt of any medical records, your office will be contacted to confirm their arrival.
If you have any further questions, please call me directly and I will gladly answer them. I look forward to working with you on your next emergency medicine case.
Sincerely,
Burton Bentley II, M.D., FAAEM
President, EMLA, Inc.
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Immediate, individualized attention is the hallmark of our service. We meticulously analyze all facets of your case and conduct an in-depth exploration for adversarial merit.
Once you contact EMLA, Inc., you will receive a complimentary telephone consultation with a physician on our Board.
The initial telephone consultation is complimentary. Once we receive the case materials, the preliminary case review with telephone discussion is $2000.
Typical cases of emergency medical negligence may result from care provided in emergency departments, urgent care centers, or pre-hospital settings, including ambulance or helicopter transports.
EMLA, Inc. maintains a select group of rigorously screened specialists from various medical fields.
All of our experts, both testifying and non-testifying, are true experts. They are full-time, board-certified, practicing emergency physicians.
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