Find the Right Medical Malpractice Law Attorney / Lawyer For You
If you have been injured by a doctor's mistake you may want to consult a medical malpractice lawyer to determine if you have a case. Before you hire a medical malpractice lawyer, interview a few attorneys. This will help you to find the attorney best equipped to handle your case. When hiring a medical malpractice lawyer look for someone that you feel you can trust. They should answer your questions honestly and in a way that makes you understand the laws and how they apply to your specific situation.
When interviewing attorneys to handle your medical malpractice case ask them about their education and experience with cases such as yours. Find out how long they have been in practice and how many cases similar to yours they have defended. This is a good time to find out how the attorney works with their clients. Will you be dealing directly with the attorney or will there be an intermediary such as a paralegal or secretary? Determine how you will be informed of the progress of your case. Will you receive written reports?
It is also very important to find out up front how legal fees will be handled. Often this type of case is handled on a contingency basis. If that is the case, find out what you may be responsible for in the event there is not a settlement or award. If you are to be billed by the hour find out if there are different hourly rates for different people (paralegals, associates, and partners) within the firm. Also, find out how in what increments the hourly billing is done.
Finally, when hiring an attorney to handle your medical malpractice case ask yourself these questions…. do you feel comfortable with the attorney and do you have total confidence in his or her advice and judgment.
