A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who has received specialized education and training in the field of law. They use their expertise in nursing and healthcare to assist attorneys, insurance companies, or other legal professionals with cases that involve medical issues. This can include evaluating medical records, providing expert testimony, analyzing patient care standards, and offering opinions on the causation and damages related to a particular case. Legal nurse consultants often work as independent contractors or in partnership with law firms, helping to provide legal representation that is informed by their unique understanding of healthcare and medicine.