Welcome to ENT Legal Expert. Your use of our website, correspondence, and professional services is governed by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). You accept these Terms by using our website, getting in touch with us, or using our services. Read them carefully, please.

1. Scope of Services

ENT Legal Expert provides medical legal consulting services in the United States, including but not limited to:

  • Deposition and trial testimony in the Washington, D.C., area
  • Independent medical examinations (IME)
  • Medical record review services
  • Expert legal opinion letters
  • Consulting for plaintiffs and defense attorneys
  • Developing case strategies and questions
  • Expert witness support and medical legal consulting in general otolaryngology

All services are designed to provide medically sound and legally defensible insights to attorneys, insurers, and legal professionals.

2. Engagement of Services

  • Services are initiated only upon written confirmation, such as a signed engagement letter, service agreement, or official case referral.
  • Clients must provide complete case information and relevant documents in a timely manner.
  • ENT Legal Expert reserves the right to accept or decline any case to avoid conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
  • Services are performed independently, and our role is strictly limited to consulting and expert witness testimony.

3. Professional Standards

  • ENT Legal Expert operates in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the American Medical Association and applicable federal and state regulations.
  • All expert opinions are objective, impartial, and based on medical evidence and professional experience.
  • Our consultants do not serve as treating physicians, nor do they establish a physician–patient relationship.

4. No Guarantee of Legal Outcomes

  • ENT Legal Expert provides professional medical opinions and testimony.
  • We do not guarantee any specific legal outcome or ruling in cases where our services are used.
  • Attorneys and clients retain full responsibility for case management and legal strategy.

5. Confidentiality and Data Security

  • All documents, medical records, and case details provided to ENT Legal Expert are kept confidential.
  • We comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and all relevant privacy laws.
  • Case information will only be disclosed if legally required or with written authorization from the client.
  • We employ appropriate safeguards, including secure storage and encrypted communication methods, to protect client data.

6. Fees, Billing, and Payment

  • Fees are outlined in each engagement agreement and may vary depending on case complexity and services requested.
  • Retainer fees may be required prior to the start of work.
  • All invoices must be paid in U.S. dollars within the agreed timeframe stated in the engagement contract.
  • Late payments may incur interest charges, collection costs, and suspension of services.
  • Travel, lodging, and related expenses for testimony or examinations may be billed separately.

7. Client Responsibilities

  • Clients agree to provide accurate, complete, and authentic information.
  • Clients are responsible for ensuring that medical records and related materials are properly authorized for use.
  • ENT Legal Expert shall not be held responsible for errors or omissions resulting from incomplete or false information provided by clients.

8. Use of Website and Digital Services

  • The ENT Legal Expert website provides general information and does not constitute medical or legal advice.
  • Unauthorized use of website content, including copying, redistribution, or modification, is strictly prohibited.
  • We are not liable for damages resulting from website downtime, errors, or reliance on online content.

9. Expert Testimony and Depositions

  • Our experts may provide deposition and trial testimony as part of our services.
  • Testimony is limited to professional medical expertise and does not extend to legal arguments.
  • Clients must coordinate scheduling for depositions and trials with reasonable notice to avoid conflicts.
  • Cancellation fees may apply if testimony engagements are canceled without sufficient notice.

10. Conflicts of Interest

  • ENT Legal Expert will not accept cases where a conflict of interest exists.
  • Clients are required to disclose potential conflicts before engagement.
  • If a conflict arises after services begin, ENT Legal Expert reserves the right to withdraw.

11. Limitation of Liability

  • ENT Legal Expert is not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
  • Our liability shall not exceed the total fees paid for the specific service in question.
  • We are not liable for how attorneys, insurers, or courts interpret or use our professional opinions.

12. Indemnification

Customers who use our services consent to indemnify and hold ENT Legal Expert, its employees, and affiliates harmless from any lawsuits, claims, or damages brought about by improper use of our work products, reports, or testimony.

13. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Reports, analyses, and legal opinion letters created by ENT Legal Expert remain our intellectual property.
  • Clients are granted a limited right to use these materials solely for their specific legal proceedings.
  • Reuse, publication, or distribution beyond the intended case requires prior written consent.

14. Termination of Services

  • Either party may terminate services with written notice.
  • Clients remain responsible for payment of work completed up to the termination date.
  • ENT Legal Expert reserves the right to withdraw from a case if obligations are not met or if ethical standards are compromised.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The Commonwealth of Virginia's laws and any relevant federal legislation of the United States regulate these terms and conditions. The courts in Arlington, Virginia, or the Washington, D.C., area will decide any disputes.

16. Updates to Terms

ENT Legal Expert may revise these Terms from time to time without prior notice. Updated Terms will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Contact Information

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