Case strategy consultation

Focused insight at every stage of litigation

What to expect from a case strategy consultation with Dr. Rauchman

Dr. Steven H. Rauchman, MD offers in-depth strategic support throughout the legal process. His consultations help attorneys identify key medical issues, clarify causation, and strengthen expert positioning from pre-litigation through trial.

    • Focused analysis of medical records, imaging, and diagnostic reports

    • Identification of inconsistencies, omissions, or red flags in the documentation

    • Clarification of the medical timeline in relation to the alleged injury

    • Assessment of whether the reported injury aligns with medical findings

    • Explanation of likely vs. unlikely mechanisms of injury

    • Evaluation of alternative causes, contributing factors, or pre-existing conditions

    • Objective review of the medical foundation of the claim

    • Identification of medically defensible arguments and potential vulnerabilities

    • Strategic input to help shape the narrative around impairment and prognosis

    • Guidance in formulating precise, clinically relevant questions

    • Insights on challenging opposing experts based on medical evidence

    • Tips on highlighting inconsistencies in testimony or reports

    • Review and critique of opposing expert reports for medical accuracy

    • Suggestions for counterarguments based on current standards of care

    • Assistance preparing effective rebuttal declarations or deposition lines

    • Availability for follow-up questions and real-time consultation as the case progresses

    • Coordination with legal teams and other medical experts for unified strategy

    • Support through settlement discussions, mediation, or trial prep

Common consultation scenarios

  • Pre-litigation review

    Assessment of case viability through early review of medical records and potential expert positioning

  • Expert rebuttal planning

    Consultation to review and challenge opposing expert reports, with clear rationale grounded in clinical evidence

  • Claim strength assessment

    Evaluation of the medical validity of visual complaints or alleged impairments in relation to documented injuries

  • Deposition and trial strategy

    Medical insight to support narrative development, prepare for expert testimony, or reinforce arguments during litigation

  • Settlement support

    Objective review of medical findings to inform negotiation strategy or clarify case value based on impairment and prognosis

  • Multi-expert coordination

    Collaboration with legal teams managing complex, multi-specialty cases, ensuring consistent testimony and medical logic

Schedule a case review with Dr. Rauchman