How To Send My Case To AME

We provide you with two options to send your case to AME, either by mail (hard copy) or electronically via e-mail.

Mail option:

If you choose to send your case to AME by mail (i.e., USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.), make sure you use our physical address (listed below) and not our PO Box.

Be sure to include in your email the total page count of the records and the number of files transmitted to ensure all records were received. If you have additional items to be included for review along with the electronic files (x-rays, MRI, CT Scans, etc.) that cannot be transmitted via email, be sure to let our office know to expect those additional items.

Items to include with your case (applies to both mail or email options):

Below are instructions that will help you in preparing your case to send to American Medical Experts for Complete Case Reviews and/or Expert Witness Reports.

· Include a cover letter: In your cover letter let us know whether you require a Complete Case Review or an Expert Witness Report (please see our fee schedule online for details of each service). Note: If you require an Expert Witness Report, you must specify the exact specialty of the Expert that you need to review your case in writing (i.e., Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, etc.).

· Include a Statement of facts: If possible, please include a statement of facts and any questions you would like to have addressed by our Senior Medical Consultant in your Complete Case Review or Expert Witness Report. In addition, if you include a statement from your client, we recommend that the statement be written in an Affidavit format. Note: if you request a verbal opinion, be sure to mention it in your cover letter, as written reports are part of our standard service (please see our fee schedule for details).

· Medical Records: - For the Medical Records or documents to be reviewed, examine each page to make sure copies are legible. If possible, medical records should be organized in the following order (Hospital format):
* Admission Information (“Face”) Sheet
* Laboratory Reports
* Discharge Summary
* Graphic Sheets -Temperature, Pulse, BloodAdmission History & Physical Pressure
* Doctor's Progress Notes
* Procedures (operative notes, anesthesia, x-rays, CTs MRI)
* Consultation Reports, etc.
* Doctor's Orders
* All Nursing Notes

Note: If the records are still in the order in which you received them from the hospital, this does not necessarily mean they are complete, we recommend that you request a certified complete copy. Also include the total pages of medical records, x-rays and/or photographs you are submitting. We prefer to receive copies of all records, however if you must send the originals, we require a clause releasing American Medical Experts from any liability from loss or damage.

· X-rays, CTs MRI, Images, etc: - When relevant to your case, x-ray studies are often requested by our Experts so they may be reviewed. Many find the x-ray reports alone to be an unacceptable basis for their opinion. The x-rays you send to us should be good quality copies. You can obtain copies from the Hospital. Check each x-ray to ensure that your client's name, the date, and the type of study that was performed is legible. As previously mentioned, we recommend that you send copies. Note: In fracture cases, x-rays when the acute injury is evaluated and treated, follow up x-rays, (usually taken 8-10 days after the fracture is casted), and x-rays taken at the completion of therapy. In cases having to do with contrast studies, i.e., arteriograms, venograms, intravenous pyelogram (IVP), barium studies, CT scans, and MRIs, copies of all the pertinent films should be obtained for the Expert's review when relevant. Also images, when relevant (i.e. plastic surgery cases) can be valuable to your case. Call our office if you have any questions.

· Deposition Transcripts: Transcripts can be helpful to your case to clarify the level of training and expertise of the party being deposed, as well as any details, facts, or opinions that appear to be relevant to your case.

· Payment: Include your Firm's check for the correct amount and make it payable to: American Medical Experts, LLC. Be sure to include the appropriate fee for our Complete Case Review, Expert Witness Report, Expedited Fee, voluminous records charge as well as all other service we provide are listed on our Fee Schedule page, or call our office and we will assist you. For the convenience of your billing and accounting records, AME accepts all major credit cards:

*If missing documents are requested or sent to AME after the review of your case has begun, hourly rates (per AME's fee schedule on a Complete Case Review or the Expert's fee schedule on the Expert Witness Reports will be billed prior to reviewing those items. The time (hours for review) for these additional items to be reviewed will be based on an approximate time frame from our Director at a minimum of 1 hour.