No, Cohen Group does not provide legal representation. We are a team of medical doctors, not lawyers, dedicated to assisting your attorney by shedding light on the medical complexities of your case. We facilitate acquiring expert reports and opinions that would strengthen your case. Though we cannot represent you in court, we stand alongside your attorney throughout the process, offering strategic guidance, providing academic literature related to your case, arranging for independent medical examinations, preparing trial exhibits, and assisting in all technical, medical aspects of your case. All legal queries and discussions should be addressed to your attorney representing you in court.
The “statute of limitations” refers to the limited timeframe within which you can file a civil lawsuit for monetary damages following an alleged negligent act that caused the injury. If you miss this deadline, your claim will be nullified. Hence, being aware of this deadline for your case is crucial. Typically, the statute of limitations spans between 1 to 3 years.
If you have an attorney, they will monitor your statute of limitations and ensure the timely filing of your case. Suppose you approach us before hiring an attorney. In that case, we will determine your statute of limitations date and inform you accordingly in writing. We can help you find a proficient lawyer for courtroom representation. However, the statute of limitations deadline is imminent at the time of case submission to us. In that case, we may not be able to provide timely assistance. We will immediately alert you in such scenarios so you can take necessary actions to prevent losing your claim due to delayed filing.
Our assessment involves providing a series of technical opinions based on a scientific medical evaluation to determine the viability of your claim. Once we agree to work on your case and sign a fee agreement, we assist your attorney or help you find one if needed. We hire medically proficient specialists who are qualified to testify in court regarding your treatment, diagnosis, and care management. Additionally, we collaborate with product and pharmacology experts who can offer court-relevant opinions in your case. In conjunction with us and your attorney, these experts provide unbiased, honest opinions for your case.
Absolutely not! Opinions can differ in medical and scientific evaluations of injury cases. If we decide not to take up your case, it implies we chose not to work on it. We strongly encourage you to seek a second opinion from other qualified medical doctors regarding your case and its viability as a personal injury claim.
In most cases, your attorney advances the costs for expert reports and is reimbursed from the gross funds recovered on your behalf at the end of your case. These reports are vital to the success of your case. Still, they can be costly, given the expert’s hourly fees, which vary based on the volume of records and complexity of the case.
