Posted on May 26th, 2025

While Compulsory medical exams (CMEs) are routine for attorneys, they are unfamiliar territory for plaintiffs. Without proper oversight, a CME can introduce risks that may undermine your client's case. At Jackson's Legal Nursing Group (JLNG), based in Jacksonville and serving CMEs across Florida, our legal nurse consultants provide targeted support to ensure your client's CME experience is both fair and thoroughly documented. Here are three ways a JLNG nurse consultant can add value to your practice.

Ensures Accurate, Actionable Documentation

The attendance of a legal nurse consultant at a CME ensures that every aspect of the exam is objectively documented. Our consultants audio record the entire examination, capturing interactions between the examiner and your client-eliminating ambiguity or misrepresentation. This recording, paired with a detailed, clinically informed summary, provides you a foundation for case preparation and cross-examination.

Our nurses leverage their clinical expertise to go beyond basic note-taking, identifying nuances and medical relevance in the examiner's approach. This level of documentation is instrumental in challenging biased or incomplete CME reports, and can be pivotal in negotiations, mediation, or trial.

Identifies and Documents Protocol Deviations

CMEs are intended to be impartial, but deviations from standard medical or legal protocols are not uncommon. Our consultants recognize when an examiner skips essential diagnostic steps or asks impermissible questions. These deviations are documented in real time, providing you with credible, clinically grounded observations that can be used to dispute the validity or objectivity of the CME report.

Because our consultants understand both the medical and legal implications of the exam process, their presence serves as a professional safeguard.

Provides a Calming, Professional Presence for Plaintiffs

CMEs can be intimidating for plaintiffs, often leading to anxiety that may affect their communication. Our legal nurse consultants offer a calming, professional presence, helping clients understand what to expect and ensuring the exam remains respectful. This support not only improves the plaintiff's experience but also helps preserve the integrity of the exam.

Partner with JLNG -Your CME Advantage Across Florida

With JLNG your clients receive the benefit of experienced legal nurse consultants who advocate for their rights and meticulously document every detail of the CME. Our team prepares clients for the process, supports them throughout the exam, and delivers the thorough documentation you need to challenge adverse findings and protect case value.

Let JLNG be your trusted partner in elevating outcomes for your clients statewide. To schedule a legal nurse consultant for your next CME, visit our Contact Page or email us at [email protected] available seven days a week.