A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse with specialized training who is hired as a consultant on medical-related cases. They are necessary because few attorneys know how to read medical records or know how to understand healthcare terminology. Many legal cases surround medical malpractice or are personal injury cases. Attorneys rely on the knowledge of certified legal nurse consultants in these cases. They can routinely earn upwards of $100-$150 per hour in consultant fees. But it’s not just attorneys who need them, insurance companies, government agencies and private corporations also rely on their expertise.