To Your Health

       The unique resources of our Lewis & Daggett team include our full time nurse on staff. Donna Tankersley is our medical records review coordinator. She is a registered nurse, a registered medical assistant, and is certified by the American Heart Association as a basic life support instructor.

        Donna provides a vital assistance to our team of attorneys and staff in reviewing and analyzing medical records. This allows us to better represent and advocate the medical aspects of our clients cases. Donna works closely with our legal teams and provides staff seminars and medical resource information.

       Recently, on Donna's advice and encouragement, our firm purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) for use in case of an emergency. AEDs are sophisticated computerized devices that are reliable and simple to operate, allowing even laypersons to attempt defibrillation safely. This is important because early defibrillation is critical for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The faster the response to cardiac arrest, the better the chance for survival and recovery.

        Our firm has had staff training sessions on use of the automated external defibrillator. Further, we have training sessions planned for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which Donna is also certified to teach.

       The AED is an amazing device. It can check a person's heart rhythm, and recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. It audibly instructs the rescuer and advices when the shock is needed. The AED uses voice prompts, lights, and text messages to tell the rescuer each step to take. We believe this device and instruction in its use has prepared us in case of emergency.

      At Lewis and Daggett we believe our in-house nurse allows us to be better prepared to represent our clients, as well as to respond to emergency situations. We have an experienced and dedicated Lewis & Daggett team that is committed to your health.