The expert services provided by FMP are usually engaged by one of the following methods.

• Complimentary Initial Case Screening

• Fixed Fee Detailed Case Assessment

• Medical Expert on Retainer


Complimentary Initial Case Screening

This is how our involvement in cases usually begins and we encourage you to take full advantage of this valuable free service.

This service is provided via teleconference with an experienced, specialty knowledgeable board certified physician. The details of this service are provided on the Why Use FMP page of this website.

Although you may take advantage of this free service by asking the expert pointed or general questions you would like answered, we recommend that before the teleconference you prepare a brief case chronology to review with the expert, sufficient to provide the expert with a clear understanding of the critical aspects of your case. We find that having a listing of the records currently available for review of assistance to the expert assisting you.


Fixed Fee Detailed Case Assessment

Our review of case records and detailed case assessment is provided for a flat fee of $1,500.00. This is substantially less than the standard fee quoted for a case “merit review” by other medical expert agencies. Further, our fixed fee case review provides you with much more information than a standard case review for merit.

This valuable service includes a thorough review of the case records by a board certified physician with expertise in the medical specialty central to your case. The expert will report to you in detail, their expert opinions on negligence, causation and damages, along with the bases of those opinions. The physician will discuss with you specific issues regarding case strengths and weaknesses; the pros and cons of litigating the case; and foreseeable expert requirements along with the associated expert fees for building a successful case outcome. In Addition, the physician will answer all of your case relevant questions, to your satisfaction. A credentialing CV will be provided for you consideration, should you wish to retain the expert. All opinions provided are qualified to the confidence of reasonable medical certainty.

Should you have specific questions the expert is not prepared to answer at the time of the case review teleconference, the expert will perform the necessary research to answer your specific questions and provide you with the answers in a follow-up teleconference, free of charge.

Medical Expert on Retainer

Estimate Based, Specialty Matched, Case Specific Expert Services at an Hourly Rate

On cases determined to be meritorious via initial case screening, you will be provided a CV of the specialty matched, board-certified medical expert. This expert will be available to assist you with all aspects of the case requiring medical expertise, including: preparation of expert reports, review of expert reports provided by opposing counsel, assistance with preparation for depositions and trial, onsite deposition testimony and trial testimony.


Expert Services Are Also Customized to Suit Your Specific Case Needs

FMP understands that not all cases requiring medical expertise have the same expert needs and we stand prepared to provide the specialized services your case may require. Please contact us to speak with a staff physician to discuss your particular case needs and we will confer with you to prepare a work plan and a cost estimate for these services. There is no charge for this service.

How We Operate

Most Commonly Requested Custom Services