How to Choose the Right Medical Malpractice Lawyer for Your Claim

Legally Reviewed and Edited by: Terry Cochran

Choosing the right qualified medical malpractice lawyers for your case can be challenging, especially given the raw emotion involved when a loved one experiences an injury or even death. Researching possible law firms and having open conversations with firms about medical care can lead you to the best representation for your unique situation to help win your case.

Do Some Research

Conduct some preliminary research to find the best medical malpractice lawyer for your claim. A quick google search for “medical malpractice lawyers near me” is a great way to start.
Once you have found some lawyers in your immediate area, read reviews left by previous clients. Reviews generally focus on knowledge, experience, judgement and other professional factors. But keep in mind that some reviews may be unfairly negative if the victim didn’t receive their desired personal injury settlement amount. When in doubt, it’s best to give the attorney a call and see what you think for yourself.
It is also important to do some research regarding the attorney’s professional experiences. Contact the state and bar association to ask about the lawyers you are considering. They should let you know if any of them have had any issues or problems with the bar association and if their license was ever suspended, even if for only a temporary period. If this is the case, look into another option.

Ask for Recommendations

Ask your friends, family members, and coworkers if they are aware of any medical malpractice lawsuit lawyers in the area. If they aren’t, talk to other lawyers since they might have some connections in the medical error law world.
Assuming your primary care physician is not the one you are bringing a case against; you could ask them if any of their patients filed a Medical Malpractice claim and how their experience with their attorney was.
Even though recommendations are a helpful tool, make sure you still meet with the attorney before hiring them to form your own opinion about whether they are well-matched to your medical malpractice case.

Meet with Potential Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Once you have narrowed down your selection to some of the top medical malpractice attorneys, schedule a meeting to discuss their previous experience and your case details. Most firms offer a free consultation to discuss your case and if it would be possible to represent you.
Before your meeting, collect all the relevant information for your claim like your medical records. Also, have proof of the injuries, medical error, or death on hand so you can provide accurate information.

During your meeting, it is important to have an open dialogue with your potential medical malpractice lawyer to sow them the medical staff or individual did not provide a specific standard of care. Make sure you give them all the necessary information so they are knowledgeable about your specific situation and can make an informed decision about your representation. Ask them if they have had any previous experience with Medical Malpractice cases and what the results were. If the specific medical error claim you are opening ended in death, ask if they have experience with Medical Malpractice claims ending in death. These cases tend to be a bit more difficult since the key expert witness is unable to testify.
Additionally, ask what percentage of that firm’s cases involve Medical Malpractice. If it is only a small percentage, they may be lacking enough experience to take your case head on. Also, confirm whether there is a staff member present who is qualified to understand complex medical bills and healthcare documents that lead to the medical mistake.

Consider Your State’s Medical Malpractice laws

Each state has its own rules and limitations that apply when it comes to filing a Medical Malpractice claim against an organization, hospital, insurance companies, or individual. For example, in Michigan, the statute of limitations is two years. So, you need to start looking for a personal injury trial lawyer shortly after the injury or death occurs.
Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. offers a no-obligation consultation so you can familiarize yourself with the process of filing a Medical Malpractice claim in Michigan. Give us a call at 1-866-MICH-LAW to discuss your case today. There is no obligation for a case evaluation, and no fee is charged unless recovery is made.

Disclaimer : The information provided is general and not for legal advice. The blogs are not intended to provide legal counsel and no attorney-client relationship is created nor intended.