New project info
Project name: Case Reporter
Built on: Debian/PHP/Mysql/Apache
Although the name may be slightly deceptive, this project can simply be
characterized as an information management system for lawyers with a
specific focus on client management.
Currently, the program consists of an engine for rapid development of
components and a user management system to regulate particular user/group
access.
The client management currently consists of basic client information, such
as name, date of birth, etc. There are some slight deviations from other
programs in this area because it takes into account of corporate clients
with multiple addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. In other
words, this is not simply taking a paper form and putting it on the
computer.
The client model includes case management to avoid the repeated collection
of standard data when a particular client has a new case. As of now, the
primary focus is on personal injury, specifically auto accidents, although
the framework is setup to handle basically any type of case with further
development. Also, the case manager keeps track of any
correspondance/documents, photos, witnesses, doctors, defendants &
insurers, notes, and a calendar. This part is in progress, so more
features may be added.
Within the overall case management system, there is a management of
insurance agencies/branches, medical bills, simple finances, and
physicians.
In my experience, lawyers tend to collect much of the same information over
and over again, and yet, when needed, it is still difficult to find the
particular information needed quickly. I hope to facilitate this process
by managing all information more efficiently, especially when multiple
persons are involved with maintainting such information.
As a long term goal, this program will include payroll and financial
account management as well as any other features that may provide useful to
be included.
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