Litigation is an investment. Before you commit significant firm resources to a potential lawsuit, you need to know if the science supports the allegations. Dr. Gustin provides comprehensive medical case screening for attorneys, delivering a rapid, objective assessment of merit. We help you distinguish between a tragic outcome and actionable negligence, ensuring your firm focuses only on cases with a high probability of success.
Time is the enemy of a busy practice. Our preliminary merit review process is designed for speed and precision. Dr. Gustin reviews the core medical records, police reports, and toxicology screens to answer the fundamental question: Is there a causal link? We identify proximate cause issues and standard of care deviations early in the intake process. This allows you to make an informed 'Go / No-Go' decision without waiting months for a full expert report, effectively serving as your firm's scientific gatekeeper.
Every case has vulnerabilities. A key part of our screening is identifying fatal flaws in medical malpractice claims before they become expensive problems. Dr. Gustin looks for alternative causation theories that opposing counsel will exploit—such as pre-existing conditions, lifestyle factors, or gaps in the chain of custody. By highlighting these 'red flags' immediately, we prevent you from filing lawsuits that are destined to fail on summary judgment or Daubert challenges.
Investing in a low-cost initial case evaluation can save your firm tens of thousands of dollars in unrecoverable expert fees. Instead of retaining a full panel of experts for a doubtful claim, utilize Dr. Gustin’s broad expertise in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology to test the waters. If the case lacks merit, you save resources. If it has merit, you proceed with a clear roadmap of the scientific arguments needed to win.
If you have a case involving overdose, chemical exposure, or malpractice, contact Dr. Gustin for a preliminary discussion.