Electronic evidence, made defensible
Fewer dentists use paper charts than ever. As records moved to the electronic dental record, the proof of what happened, and when, now lives in data.
Digital forensics uncovers electronic evidence (emails, texts, photos, audit logs, deleted data) and reconstructs an accurate timeline that can establish the credibility of witnesses and documents. It’s an invaluable tool for litigation, helping prove or disprove a case and build a solid record.
How we do it
Our digital forensics generally follows five stages.
Assess
We determine the data most critical to your case and devise a plan to obtain it at the lowest collection cost.
Collect
Where required we create a forensic copy (an exact, complete reproduction of the source) to safeguard its integrity. We can also obtain data from third parties (Google, Microsoft, cloud hosts, mobile networks, ISPs).
Examine
We parse the data to surface relevant information: recovering deleted data, indexing mailboxes and backups, retrieving artifacts and metadata, and culling duplicate/system files.
Analyze
Using powerful forensic tools we search by keyword, IP, email, file type, and date range, matching evidence to timings to support or disprove provenance and testimony.
Expert report
When appropriate we deliver an expert report summarizing each phase with exhibits, demonstratives, opinions, and conclusions. When a report would be discoverable, we instead brief your attorney directly.
Digital Forensics can help determine who did what, and when on a digital device.
Litigation readiness
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Dentistry is one of the most litigated professions. See how prepared your practice really is.
Talk to us
Inquiries from dentists, dental specialists, practice owners, and dental attorneys are welcome. Your information is confidential and goes directly to William Hiltz.
Forensics without Compromise
Hiltz Digital Forensics, a division of Hiltz & Associates