Why pay full malpractice rates when your case does not involve malpractice? Reliable Clinical Experts offers a pro-rated fee schedule for personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases.
A no-malpractice discount is a pro-rated fee reduction applied to medical expert witness services when the underlying litigation does not involve a standard-of-care malpractice allegation — covering case types such as personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability where clinical evaluation focuses on injury causation rather than provider negligence.
Reliable Clinical Experts applies this discount because non-malpractice case review follows a different analytical pathway. The expert evaluates injury mechanism and causation rather than dissecting a provider's clinical decision-making.
RCE's flat-fee review structure applies regardless of medical record volume. A 200-page file receives the same rate as a 2,000-page file under the No-Malpractice Discount.
| Case Type | Qualifies | Clinical Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Personal injury | Yes | Injury mechanism, causation, prognosis |
| Wrongful death | Yes | Cause of death, contributing factors, survivability |
| Product liability | Yes | Device/drug defect, injury causation, clinical consequences |
| Medical malpractice | No — standard pricing | Standard of care, breach, causation |
| Nursing home negligence | Case-by-case | Depends on whether standard-of-care analysis is required |
contact Reliable Clinical Experts with a brief case summary and the primary litigation theory
RCE confirms whether your case qualifies for the no-malpractice discount based on case type
the firm matches your case with a board-certified physician in the relevant specialty
your expert reviews all medical records at the discounted rate regardless of file size
the physician delivers a causation opinion addressing injury mechanism and clinical prognosis
if the case proceeds, the reviewing physician provides deposition and trial testimony
| Feature | Standard Malpractice Pricing | No-Malpractice Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Expert qualification | 100% board-certified | 100% board-certified |
| Record volume limit | Flat fee — no volume limit | Flat fee — no volume limit |
| Turnaround time | 24-48 hour initial response | 24-48 hour initial response |
| Expert continuity | Same expert start to finish | Same expert start to finish |
| Daubert preparation | Included | Included |
| Clinical focus | Standard of care + causation | Causation + injury mechanism |
| Applicable case types | Medical malpractice | PI, wrongful death, product liability |
| Fee structure | Standard rate | Pro-rated reduction |
The comparison is clear. Reliable Clinical Experts delivers identical expert quality at a lower cost when your case does not require standard-of-care analysis.
Without a No-Malpractice Discount, attorneys pay malpractice-level rates for cases that require less complex expert analysis. RCE eliminates that pricing mismatch.
Even if your case involves both malpractice and non-malpractice theories, Reliable Clinical Experts will evaluate which fee schedule applies to the primary clinical question.
Non-malpractice expert review requires clinical rigor but a narrower analytical scope. Reliable Clinical Experts passes that efficiency to attorneys.
The firm created the No-Malpractice Discount because cost barriers should not prevent attorneys from obtaining qualified medical expert opinions. RCE believes every viable case deserves credible expert support.
This pricing philosophy aligns with the firm's founding mission. Reliable Clinical Experts has made expert witnesses accessible to attorneys across all 50 states for over 30 years.
Reliable Clinical Experts makes it simple to determine whether your case qualifies. Call (855) 963-3625 or submit your case details for a prompt eligibility assessment.
Finally, a fee structure that reflects the actual scope of expert work your case requires. Contact Us or request a Free Consultation to get started.
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