Finding A Medical Malpractice Lawyer

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Medical malpractice is a highly specialized field. You need professional help in fighting your case. Without an attorney, the doctor's attorney and insurance company will not take you seriously.

Before hiring an attorney, you may want to ask these questions:

How many malpractice cases has he taken to trial?
Does he have experience with cases like yours?
How will he find medical experts to fight your case?
How much will it cost?
What is his area of specialization?

Medical malpractice cases are expensive. They may take a long time to reach trial. Most medical attorneys do not work on a retained basis, i.e. where the client pays the attorney fees, but receives the entire settlement amount. You will have to pay him a percentage of the settlement amount too. This percentage may be up to 40%.

When you consult a medical attorney, provide him all the information you possibly can. Show him any documents or medical records that you have. Tell him the names of all the doctors that treated you, and all your medical conditions. Do not leave out anything even if it seems trivial to you.

You can find attorneys from a variety of sources. You may seek advice from friends, or from your doctor. You may look in the Yellow Pages or an online lawyer directory. You may consult organizations like Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Attorneys may sometimes refuse to take your case. In this case, request a referral to another attorney.

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