In this blog, we offer guidance on what legal professionals should consider
when evaluating different AI tools for their practice.

Options for Faster Medical Record Reviews

When it comes to improving the efficiency of medical record reviews, law firms generally consider three options:

• Outsourcing: This approach can save time and resources by leveraging external reviewers. However, it may come with added costs, especially if the records require more complex analysis or frequent follow-ups.

• Hiring an Internal Review Team: Bringing the work in-house gives firms more control and access to legal and clinical expertise. But it can also increase internal workload and pull valuable staff away from more strategic priorities.

• Using Free or Open-Source AI: Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative AI options can produce quick medical record summaries at no cost. However, as we discussed during the webinar, there are clear trade-offs, particularly around reliability, accuracy, and data security. These tools are not inherently HIPAA-compliant, or built specifically for legal use, which raises concerns when uploading sensitive medical records containing PII where compliance is crucial.

The Benefits of Leveraging Specialised AI for Personal Injury Law

AI can be a powerful asset if it’s purpose-built for legal teams. With the volume and complexity of medical records continuing to grow, the pressure to review them quickly and thoroughly is only increasing. This is especially true for personal injury practices, where tight timelines and medical nuance are critical to case outcomes.

Specialised AI offers a smarter, more reliable way to tackle this challenge. Key benefits include:

• Greater Efficiency: Purpose-built platforms can generate organized medical record summaries and timelines rapidly, freeing up attorneys and staff to focus on case strategy.

• Improved Consistency and Accuracy: Legal AI tools reduce variability across cases and reviewers, minimising the risk of missed details and human error.

• Enhanced Productivity: By automating the most time-consuming parts of the process, legal teams are able to work faster and more effectively, without compromising quality.

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Choosing the right AI tool isn’t just about speed. It’s also about trust, quality, and long-term value. Law firms that embrace the right technology are better positioned to handle growing caseloads, reduce operational bottlenecks, and deliver better results for their clients.

Choosing Datatrack with our exclusive DigitalOwl service is the ultimate choice for legal practices in Australia. It helps Lawyers and paralegals streamline time-consuming medical record reviews, organise complex files, generating summaries and chronologies in less time, without compromising accuracy or compliance. The platform is fully HIPAA, SOC2 Type II and GDPR compliant, so you can work confidently with sensitive information and ensure your clients confidentiality is not breached.