Frequently Asked Questions

  • NPS Case Consulting reviews a wide range of EMS-related cases, including but not limited to:

    • Wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims involving airway management, medication administration, or transport decisions.

    • Protocol compliance disputes, such as deviations from state or agency clinical guidelines.

    • Documentation and charting issues, including incomplete or inaccurate patient care reports (PCRs).

    • Operational and system-level failures, such as delayed response times or communication breakdowns.

    • Training and competency insufficiencies, where inadequate education or failure to maintain certifications may have contributed to patient harm.

    • Multi-agency or complex incident reviews, requiring timeline reconstruction and evaluation of interagency coordination.

    Our analysis focuses on standards of care, accepted EMS practices, and jurisdiction-specific protocols, providing attorneys with clear, defensible insights for litigation or case strategy.

  • No. NPS Case Consulting focuses exclusively on case review and written analysis. We do not provide deposition or trial testimony. This approach allows us to dedicate all of our time and expertise to delivering thorough, litigation-ready reports and actionable insights for attorneys. By concentrating solely on case review, we ensure faster turnaround, deeper analysis, and uncompromised quality—without the scheduling and preparation demands that come with courtroom appearances.

  • Yes. NPS Case Consulting provides case reviews for multi-state and national cases. Our analysis is based on recognized EMS standards of care, national guidelines, and jurisdiction-specific protocols provided by the client. This means we can review cases from any state, and we tailor our findings to the applicable local regulations and policies. Our experience spans diverse EMS systems, including urban, rural, and critical care environments, so we’re equipped to handle cases nationwide.

  • NPS Case Consulting takes confidentiality and data security extremely seriously. All case materials, including documents containing Protected Health Information (PHI), are handled in strict compliance with HIPAA and industry best practices. We use secure, encrypted file transfer methods and never share client data outside the scope of the engagement. Access to files is limited to the consultant, and all devices used for review are protected by enterprise-grade security measures. Additionally, we maintain confidentiality agreements for every engagement and ensure that all reports exclude unnecessary identifiers while preserving the integrity of the clinical and operational analysis. Your sensitive information remains secure from start to finish.