When it comes to an injury for you or a loved one, it’s of the utmost importance to find the best representation possible. While you might have worked with lawyers in the past, finding one that specializes in medical malpractice lawyer is the best way to ensure that your case goes in your favor and is as smooth as possible.
Is the confusion and stress making it hard to know which medical malpractice lawyer is right for you? Here’s some insight on how to find the best lawyer to represent your case and get your life back on track.
Referrals
Have a trusted friend or family member that went through a similar situation? It won’t hurt to start with their feedback on what their experience was like. If they were happy with their lawyer, it can be a great starting place to reach out to them and see if they’d be able to help in your case as well. On the other hand, this could also be a solid way of knowing who not to go to as well.
Don’t know anyone who could give you referrals? That’s no problem. Either way, it’s a good idea to reach out to the local bar association to get a list of local attorneys who practice in the specialty you need.
Read Reviews
Referrals are a great place to start, but we are living in the age of information so there’s no need to stop there. There are numerous places on the web to read reviews of local lawyers and with your short list of lawyers you’ll have at this point, it’ll be easy to find information and reviews from different places on the internet.
Do make sure, by cross referencing, that reviews you’ve found aren’t the same from site to site and seem to be written by authentic people who have actually been represented by the lawyers that you are considering. Authenticity is key in making sure the reviews you are reading are real and not fake, or in the least, paid for by the lawyers themselves.
Contact Potential Lawyers
Have that short list of who might be able to help in your case? It might not be the best idea to settle on the first one you talk to. Contact a few of your top choices and ask how many medical malpractice cases they’ve covered and what percentage settle or go to trial. Insurance companies might be aware of that percentage and that is something to be aware of as you consider your next steps.
Ask about setting up a meeting in-person or through a video chat. This is someone you’ll be working with closely and it’s important that this is someone you’ll feel comfortable with. Do more than exchange emails before you agree to sign anything. You wouldn’t want this to be someone you meet for the first time after they’ve already signed on as your representation only for you to second guess them after meeting face-to-face.
