Importance of Medical Records Summaries in Mass Tort Litigation

Importance of Medical Records Summaries in Mass Tort Litigation

Mass torts cases are complex and often involve multiple plaintiffs who have suffered harm from the same product or action. In the USA, mass torts cases are increasing in number, with 17,242 cases filed in 2020. These cases involve extensive investigation, scientific analysis, and legal expertise to achieve efficient and consistent outcomes.

One of the key challenges in mass tort litigation is coordinating the claims of multiple plaintiffs. As such, many mass torts involve a multi-district litigation (MDL) process, in which similar cases are consolidated and heard in a single court. The MDLs process allows plaintiffs to share resources, evidence, and expertise. However, MDLs can also be complex, time-consuming, and may involve significant costs and fees.

Medical records summaries play a crucial role in mass torts cases, as they provide important information about a plaintiff’s injuries and medical history. In a study of 51 mass tort cases, it was found that medical records were the most frequently requested type of discovery. Medical records summaries are commonly used in mass tort cases to help attorneys quickly and efficiently review large amounts of medical records, identify key medical issues, establish causation, and develop effective litigation strategies.

Medical records summaries can help attorneys build a strong case for their clients by providing a detailed overview of a plaintiff’s medical history, identifying key issues, establishing causation, and determining the extent of a plaintiff’s injuries and resulting damages. Medical records summaries can play a critical role in mass tort litigation by providing attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of a plaintiff’s medical history and identifying key issues that may be relevant to the case.

Draft n Craft has been offering medical records summaries to law firms for over a decade now. Our team of experienced medical professionals is trained to review medical records and extract relevant information, such as diagnosis, treatment plans, and medication history. Different law firms may have different needs in terms of how they want to review the summary. There can be a specific format, some injuries or diagnosis may need to be highlighted so that attorneys do not have to look for those and they are readily presented in the summary.

In conclusion, mass tort cases can have significant financial implications, with settlements often totalling in the millions or even billions of dollars. Given the stakes involved, the importance of medical record summaries in mass tort litigation cannot be overstated. By providing a detailed and organized overview of a plaintiff’s medical history, these summaries can help attorneys build a strong case and ultimately achieve a favourable outcome for their clients.

To better understand what different formats can be produced or whether a hyperlinked summary be useful or not, feel free to reach out to me at danish@draftncraft.com or +1-646-367-6975