Elite Medical Experts


Answers to your questions about ELITE MEDICAL EXPERTS, LLC.



What can I really expect from EME, LLC.?

 Immediate, individualized expertise from a top expert in the field. From your first call to EME, you'll speak with a Board-Certified physician who understands medical litigation and who is ready to answer your questions about working with EME. Once we discuss your specific needs, we'll get your case reviewed by a top expert in the field. You can be assured that:

- 100% of EME experts are Board-Certified.
- 100% of EME experts are on the faculty of major US university medical centers.
- 100% of EME experts are in full-time clinical practice.

Since Elite Medical Experts are the top specialists in the nation, you can rely upon their professional and impartial evaluation of your case. Defense attorneys benefit when we provide the backbone for a solid defense, or, in cases of true negligence, a realistic opinion on settlement. For plaintiffs, when one of our experts finds the requisite elements of negligence you can feel confident about the merit of the case. Equally as important, you'll learn early on --- and with minimal expense --- when a frivolous case needs to be dropped.

How does the process work?

 When you contact EME, you will speak directly --- and at no charge --- with a Board-Certified physician. You'll be able to discuss your case and determine which experts are best suited to your individual needs. Regardless of the required specialty, EME will secure a leading medical expert to formally review the case materials. As part of the selection process, EME will confirm the expert's availability and run a conflict check. You will then receive the expert's CV and fee schedule. If you decide to utilize the expert, you will be provided with contact information regarding where to send the medical records and retainer fee. To save both time and expense, the records need to be in 3-ring binders with minimal indexing to separate major sections (e.g. office visits, hospitalizations, consultants, etc.). It is also preferable to have you include a cover letter summarizing the case and identifying key names and dates. Depending on the complexity and/or urgency of the case, you will typically receive a telephone call from the reviewing expert within 1 to 3 weeks. The expert will present his or her findings and review the elements of negligence as they pertain to your case. If the expert can not support your theory, then he or she will carefully explain the weaknesses of your case and then withdraw as a testifying expert. If the expert deems the case to be preliminarily meritorious and both of you are comfortable moving forward, then the expert will remain as a testifying expert. Alternatively, some attorneys prefer to have more than one expert on standard of care and causation, or they elect to have both a testifying expert and a nondiscoverable case consultant. In this latter situation, EME will arrange for a "second opinion" from an equally qualified medical expert. You are then free to decide how to utilize each expert. This dual independent review protects the case analysis from discovery, allows you to have a non-discoverable strategic expert throughout the case, and provides a built-in "second opinion" to assure the merit of the theory. Regardless of your choice, each expert is committed to serving you in the highest professional capacity.

What does it cost to have EME review my case?

 The initial telephone consultation --- always with a physician --- is complimentary. All EME physicians work on a unique flat-fee schedule for preliminary case review and discussion. The benefit of this approach is that your out-of-pocket expenses are capped from the outset --- there are no hidden fees. A preliminary case review by a leading medical expert is $2600; most surgical reviews cost $3000. Files containing extensive documents, or those mandating unusual sub-specialization, may require an additional fee. A complete fee schedule is available upon request. If a case moves forward, then all further expert services are billed hourly per a standard fee schedule. EME coordinates all billing, assures on-time invoicing, and provides a single contact point for coordinating expert activities.

What types of cases does EME review?

 From Anesthesiology to Vascular Surgery, EME maintains relationships with leading experts from 43 recognized medical and surgical specialties. These are true specialists from the top academic centers in the United States --- all experienced, prescreened, and ready to help you with your case. And, since most Elite Medical Experts have additional subspecialization or unique expertise, we can always find the best expert for the unique needs of your case. Click here to see a complete listing of EME specialties.

What if I need an expert from a field not listed by EME?

 EME specializes in securing leading experts that are otherwise impossible to find. From Cardiac Pathology to Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery, EME can find the exact expert to meet your needs. EME also can secure top nurses, paramedics, and laboratory personnel. Call today to discuss your special requirements and EME will do the rest.

How are EME experts "the top experts in the nation"?

 All Elite Medical Experts are true experts. They are full-time, board-certified, extensively published specialists serving on the faculty of the most elite medical centers in the U.S. No Elite Medical Expert advertises his or her services and they are never "professional witnesses." Rather, each Elite Medical Expert is an independent, hand-selected specialist who will give you their full commitment until litigation is complete. Simply stated, Elite Medical Experts are at the top of their field.

What if I am not satisfied with EME's service?

 EME is proud of its work and we want you to be satisfied. If you feel that any service fails to meet your expectations, please let us know right away. We ensure a professional product and will work with you to meet all needs.

What's the next step?

 Call EME today, toll-free at 1-888-790-1399. There is no charge for this initial case consultation and you will speak with a Board-Certified practicing physician. If you have copies of your case materials already prepared and would like to proceed, you may mail them with a retainer fee ($2600 for medical cases; $3000 for surgical cases) to: Elite Medical Experts, LLC., 5189 North Marlin Canyon Place, Tucson, Arizona 85750. Please place the records into indexed 3-ring binders and include a cover letter summarizing the case. Upon receipt of any medical records, your office will be contacted to confirm their arrival. If you have any further questions, please call EME directly and we will gladly answer them. We look forward to working with you on your next medical negligence case.