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2. Initial review of the records and reports, specifically including areas describing the events of injury

causation and injury (Cause and Manner of Death / SBI);
3. Detailed review of the records, reports, and photographs in detail for injuries type and sub-types,

concentrating on areas describing the events of injury causation and injury (Cause and Manner of
Death / SBI);

4. Consider the circumstances and types of instruments (weapons and otherwise) which may or may
not have caused such injuries;

5. Determine with knowledge and reference materials if the considered circumstances and types of
instruments are consistent with a) the reports and records, and/or 2) the CFDIs considerations;

6. Determine with knowledge and reference materials if the considered circumstances are consistent
with the charges and defense strategy; and

7. Continue as needed, followed by reporting findings as directed.

Having been a near paperless office for over a decade, we use screen write enabled tablets and notebooks
for our reviews. This allows us to review anywhere, anytime, and mark up using a variety of colors for our

needs. We can also enlarge, zoom, and even project to a large screen TV without losing detail (if the
original file copy is used – not a scan, print, PDF or PowerPoint – which all lose resolution and detail). As

you will now begin using multiple copies of files – using unique names for tracking, and knowing the “Auto
Save” feature will overwrite the file – so first use “Save As” to make a new copy of any file you will be

editing. First, use a working file copy for all work-product reviews. Save the original files shared by the

client or other source – never touch them once a working copy is made. If possible, first use a custom
name and numbering system (Bates) to embed each document and image page (save with a unique file
name). Then conduct your review from the special working file. Once completed, you will delete all

unmarked pages and images from the file and save it. For example, we do the following:
• Receive files from the client – save them as received in an appropriately named and dated folder.

DEFENDANT – Received Discovery (original) DATE
• Copy the folder and rename as your working folder.

DEFENDANT – Received Discovery (reviewed) DATE

• Work from this new folder – save the reviewed files by adding (marked or reviewed) DATE

Mark each image and page in a conspicuous place and manner to show it is to be saved – even if no other
review marks are made (we mark the top right corner). Once completed, go back to the files and delete

any not marked, save as recommended above. This process will assure no original files are lost or deleted,

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