Detail-oriented and bilingual Medical Doctor with 4+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years of hands-on expertise in the medico-legal field within California's personal injury sector. Skilled in reviewing complex medical records, strategizing treatment timelines, and supporting litigation through detailed case audits and discovery drafting. Strong communication, client management, and administrative skills with the ability to synthesize medical and legal information for optimal case outcomes. Avid learner with strong organizational skills and a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
Medical Record Review:
- Reviewed thousands of personal injury, prior, and unrelated medical records and billing for case relevance and causation.
-Workers compensation records review.
- Summarized medical findings and created clear, concise medical timelines.
- Reviewed ISO searches
- Howell medical calculation and chart creation.
- Audited case files for consistency and completeness.
- Red flag auditing for cases heading litigation.
Client Communication & Case Management:
- Served as the main point of contact for clients, including Spanish-speaking clients.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Conducted medical and pain/suffering intakes and managed ongoing treatment strategies.
- Provided Spanish-English interpretation and translation for legal and medical communications.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Litigation & Discovery Support:
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Drafted responses to discovery (FROGs, SROGs, RFAs, RFPDs).
- Drafted medical RFAs.
- Compiled exhibits for demands and discovery.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and prepared plaintiffs for testimony.
- Retrieved witness statements
- Attended successful Mediations
- Reviewed DME notices and prepared clients accordingly; evaluated DME reports and contributed to rebuttal planning.
- Helped develop case medical strategy focused on liability, causation, and damages.
-Subpoena revision and assistance to legal team for M&C/MTQ.
- Assisted in expert designation for liability, causation and damages
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Collaborated with departments such as pre-litigation and demands on daily basis to resolve issues.
- Presented cases in team meetings for strateg review.
- Collaborated with Attorneys to ensure multiple 7 figure settlements.
Tools:
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.
- Utilized legal and AI platforms including Filevine, LexisNexis, CAALA, Steno, ChatGPT, Otter, Fireflies, and Gamma
Cancun, Q. Roo
Available to travel internationally.