Welcome to the March issue of Legal Nurse Insights, your trusted source for timely updates, expert analysis, and practical resources tailored to legal professionals navigating the complex world of personal injury and medical malpractice law.

🌟 Why Advanced Learning Is a Game-Changer for Attorneys

In the high-stakes world of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, staying current isn't just a good idea—it's essential. Advanced learning empowers attorneys to:

• Interpret complex medical records with greater confidence

• Cross-examine medical experts effectively

• Uncover discrepancies in clinical documentation

• Strategically prepare stronger, more compelling cases

Not every state mandates Continuing Legal Education (CLE), but attorneys who proactively seek out advanced learning opportunities set themselves apart in the courtroom—and with clients.

✅ What You Gain from Attending Events Like The Attorney’s Resource Conference:

• A deeper understanding of medical standards and procedures

• Access to cutting-edge case strategies and insights

• Collaboration opportunities with medical and nursing professionals

• New relationships with experts you can rely on again and again

Because Clients Deserve Your Best

Your clients count on you to deliver results—and that means staying sharp. Continuous education is a direct investment in your practice and the people you serve. It’s about doing right by them, every step of the way.

📚 Case Spotlight: How Education Changed the Game

Let’s take a look at how one attorney used continuing education to shift the outcome of a challenging case.

Attorney: Josephine Gonzalas
Case: Alleged negligence by ABC Home Care leading to a fatal fall and subdural hematoma
Challenge: Countering complex medical testimony and navigating home care standards

Josephine recognized a knowledge gap and chose to attend The Attorney’s Resource Conference in 2024. There, she listened to expert presentations on home care protocols, collaborated with health professionals, and built a broader base of support for the case.

The result?
The case settled favorably. Josephine attributed her success to her newly acquired insights and direct access to medical professionals. Unlike traditional conferences, this event gave her cross-disciplinary connections—something every litigation team should strive for.

“The Attorney’s Resource Conference changed how I approach cases. The collaboration with nurses and healthcare experts gave me tools I wouldn’t have found elsewhere.”
— Josephine Gonzalas

⚖️ Legal Update: A New Standard for Medical Malpractice

A shift is underway in how malpractice is evaluated—from custom to evidence-based care.

What Is Evidence-Based Care?

It’s the practice of making clinical decisions based on:

• Peer-reviewed research

• Clinical expertise

• Systematic reviews and feedback

• Patient values and real-world results

Why it matters: Attorneys must understand this shift to effectively argue malpractice claims and uphold evolving standards of care.

Where Can Attorneys Access Medical Evidence?

• Peer-reviewed nursing and medical journals

• Medical experts and consultants

• Conferences like The Attorney’s Resource Conference

Want access to this network of experts?

You can find the resources you need by attending The Attorney’s Resource Conference

“Honigman LLP retained Ms. Gerrie as an expert in a complex wrongful death case... Ms. Gerrie reviewed all the medical records and provided defense attorneys Mark Pendery and Scott Sikkenga with incredibly valuable information.”
— Honigman LLP

“I've been fortunate to work with Ms. Gerrie on medical negligence cases. Her prompt, thorough assessments and deep knowledge of nursing standards and regulations make her an invaluable resource.”
— Alex Campos | Dudley & Lake, LLC

🤝 Outreach & Collaboration

UpVision recently represented at the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) Conference, fostering stronger ties between attorneys and clinical experts. We’re proud to stand at the intersection of law and medicine, offering resources that bring value to both.

Further Reading:

• Aaron DG, Robertson CT, King LP, Sage WM. A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice. JAMA. 2025 Feb 26. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.0097. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40009364.

• ptoboulidis. (2025). “A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice.” The American Law Institute. https://www.ali.org/news/articles/new-legal-standard-medical-malpractice

• The Oxford Review. (2021). Evidence-based practice. The Oxford Review. https://oxford-review.com/oxford-review-encyclopaedia-terms/evidence-based-practice/

This newsletter and its content are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of services. All client names and identifying details used with permission or changed for confidentiality.

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