KAREN ANN BOURGEOIS

Consult on potential claims by reviewing medical records and drafting summary.

• Managed all referrals through clients who are personal injury plaintiff attorneys and scheduled all procedures.

• Assisted attorneys in winning complex medical malpractice cases through meticulous research and comprehensive case summaries.
• Prepared all discovery, pleadings, and memorandums.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations

• Prepare correspondence, discovery, pleadings, summaries of medical records and depositions for Medical Review Panels and post- litigation.
• Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and preparation of all trial materials.
• Performed research and investigation into case specifics, and plaintiff history using social media and other websites for fraudulent claims.

• Performed a variety of paralegal work including case management from time of inception of malpractice claim till medical review panel or until end of litigation.
• Improved case preparation efficiency by creating succinct chronologies of patients'' medical histories.
• Facilitated effective communication between legal professionals, healthcare providers, and clients to ensure understanding of complex medical concepts and case specifics.
• Summary of depositions, medical records, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

• Performed paralegal duties for class action lawsuit regarding the dangerous side effects of Propulsid.

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• Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
• Performed all paralegal duties and task.

• Assisted In recovering worker’s compensation costs from state Second Injury Funds(SIF)
• Reviewed records on both medical and indemnity insurance claims. Investigated claims for fraud.

Worked Labor and Deliver & Surgical Intensive Care Unit

• Performed a full range of basic and advanced nursing duties for adult and pediatric trauma patients.