Author: Laura Grossman-Nissim, RN, MS, CNS, LNCC

Target Audience: RNs interested in learning more about legal nurse consulting and the LNC role in personal injury litigation

Description/Purpose: Participation in this online module will increase the learner’s knowledge on how the LNC thoroughly and effectively analyzed potential or in-suit personal injury claims.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the elements of proof in a personal injury action
• Describe the common affirmative defenses
• Identify the common experts utilized to establish damages
• Describe the legal nurse consultant’s role in personal injury litigation
• Identify the purpose of accident reconstruction in motor vehicle accident litigation
• Define torts and discuss the difference between intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability
• Identify other factors which may impact personal injury claims (other than the subject accident)
• Identify defenses that the law may allow against civil negligence
• Define causation and describe why it is important
• Compare plaintiff and defense LNC practice in personal injury claims

Continuing Education: The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours: 2.5

Expiration Date: November 15, 2026

Successful Completion:

• Complete individual module and activities
• Obtain a score of at least 80% on the module post-test
• Complete the online course evaluation and attestation of completion