Medical malpractice is not uncommon. Quite a few people have,in fact,been at the receiving end of unethical medical practices. People have had serious complications,undergone trauma physically and emotionally,and lost their livelihood and lives to medical mistakes that could have been prevented.
If you or someone you know has had to suffer due to such medical errors,whether it was due to the doctor,nurse,other medical staff,or the hospital,it is important that you hire the best lawyer to take your case forward. Finding a good- isn’t difficult,but you should know how to go about it.
Talk with at least three medical malpractice lawyers. You not only want the most capable lawyer on-board,but also someone with whom you would be comfortable working. Talking to different- would help you gauge how approachable and patient a lawyer is.
Look into the lawyer’s track record. In other words,the attorney should have had successful dealings,primarily with other clients. Most lawyers or law firms have their own websites where they would have posted all this information. However,note that some may post fake client feedback. Make sure the reviews and ratings are genuine.
Look for a lawyer who has some knowledge about medicine. If your case deals with a medical procedure or surgery gone wrong,the attorney should be able to look into the details and make sense out of it. Insurance companies are making it extremely difficult for their customers to prove their case. Having a knowledgeable attorney by your side would make things a lot easier.
Hire a- who would be by your side throughout. You want someone who is hands-on and not someone who would meet you only during the consultation and hook you up with their junior thereafter. Most big law firms go this route. Therefore,make sure you are working with the principal attorney only.