EvenUp's PLAAS™ Enables Rapid Case Processing for Law Firms
EvenUp's PLAAS™ transforms stalled personal injury cases into rapid resolutions, exemplified by a six-month case turned around in just 48 hours. With this model, law firms can enhance capacity and efficiency like never before.
Key Facts
- EvenUp's PLAAS™ boosts capacity by 67%, allowing firms to handle 50 more cases monthly without hiring.
- AI-driven case management reduces pre-litigation delays, enhancing case value and firm efficiency.
- Firms can replace pre-lit staff entirely, revealing vulnerabilities in traditional attorney roles.
- Increased case oversight (250 vs. 150) indicates a shift toward tech-driven legal practices for scalability.
- Financially, firms save on staffing costs while improving outcomes, suggesting a profitable strategic pivot.
Summary
Summary
Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, a Boston-based personal injury law firm, faced significant delays in their pre-litigation processes. By implementing EvenUp's Pre-Lit as a Service (PLAAS™), they transformed a six-month-stalled case into a completed demand in just 48 hours, allowing the firm to take on 50 additional cases per month without increasing staff.
Background
Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys operates in the personal injury law sector in Massachusetts. Prior to the deployment of EvenUp's PLAAS™, the firm struggled with lengthy records retrieval processes and unnoticed treatment gaps, which often led to devalued cases.
Challenge
The firm aimed to address the inefficiencies in their pre-litigation process, particularly the delays in records retrieval and the lack of visibility on treatment gaps that could negatively impact case value.
Solution
EvenUp's PLAAS™ was implemented to manage pre-litigation cases from start to finish. The service pairs law firms with EvenUp case managers who utilize the AI platform to track client treatment and identify missing records. This system allows case managers to operate under the firm’s standards while communicating with clients through a firm email address, with major decisions overseen by a supervising attorney.
Results
The implementation of PLAAS™ led to significant improvements:
- The firm added 50 more cases per month without hiring new staff.
- Attorneys experienced a 67% increase in capacity.
- PLAAS™ fully replaced the need for pre-litigation staffing.
- Supervising attorneys could manage 250 cases with PLAAS™, compared to a previous cap of 150 cases with in-house paralegals.
Key Insights
Law firms can enhance efficiency and scalability by adopting AI-driven solutions for pre-litigation processes. The ability to manage more cases without increasing headcount demonstrates the potential for technology to transform traditional legal workflows.
Customer Testimonial
“EvenUp’s PLAAS™ allows my firm to scale. I can drop as many files as I want on your case managers,” said Larry Nussbaum, Partner at Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys.
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Definitions
- PLAAS™
- Pre-Lit as a Service (PLAAS™) is a service offered by EvenUp that pairs law firms with case managers to handle pre-litigation cases efficiently using AI.
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding language and making decisions.
- pre-litigation
- Pre-litigation refers to the phase before a legal case is formally filed in court, focusing on gathering evidence and preparing claims.
- justice gap
- The justice gap is the disparity between the legal needs of individuals and the resources available to meet those needs, often affecting access to legal representation.
- case management
- Case management involves the coordination and administration of legal cases, ensuring that all necessary steps are taken efficiently.
Use Cases
- →Automating document preparation
- →Streamlining workflows in legal practices
- →Enhancing client communication
- →Tracking client treatment and records
- →Increasing case capacity without additional hires
- →Improving the speed of demand generation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PLAAS™ and how does it work?
PLAAS™ is EvenUp's Pre-Lit as a Service that connects law firms with case managers to manage pre-litigation cases. It utilizes AI to track client treatment and ensure all necessary records are collected efficiently.
How can EvenUp's AI platform benefit my law firm?
EvenUp's AI platform automates repetitive tasks, allowing your staff to focus on case strategy and client engagement. This can lead to faster case resolutions and improved outcomes for clients.
What are the advantages of using PLAAS™?
PLAAS™ allows law firms to scale their operations without hiring additional staff, increasing case capacity and efficiency. It also helps in reducing the time taken to generate demands.
How does EvenUp address the justice gap?
EvenUp aims to close the justice gap by providing tools that enhance the quality of legal representation for injury victims, ensuring they receive fair outcomes through improved case management.
What results have firms seen after using PLAAS™?
Firms using PLAAS™ have reported significant increases in case capacity, with some managing 50 additional cases per month without new hires, and improved efficiency in handling pre-litigation tasks.