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Who Are the Malpractice Attorneys?

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One of the most specific fields in law is the medical malpractice. Most of the malpractice attorneys handle surgical errors, birth trauma, cancer misdiagnosis, and some narrow areas in medical negligence. When you consult the attorneys, it would be helpful if you are going to provide them some copies or any documents and records related to your case. It would also help if you know what questions you need to ask them. Here are some of the questions that you may want to ask when you meet them.

1. How many cases have you handled and taken to trial?
2. How long have you been handling cases in malpractice?
3. How do you update yourself in various medical issues?
4. Do you have enough financial resources in case my case has to be taken to trial?
5. What are your bases of finding medical experts for the malpractice cases you handled?

Mostly, the malpractice attorneys accept their cases on contingency basis. What is contingency basis? On the contingency basis, the attorney’s fee is the percentage of the total amount claimed by the plaintiff from the negligent party. Usually, the attorneys receive one third of the settlement – after all the fees and costs are deducted.

Attorneys handling malpractice cases do not usually take it on a retained basis. When we say retained basis, it means that the client will pay the lawyer’s fee and other costs but will totally receive the entire settlement after winning the case. There are some clients who can afford that option. But for the plaintiffs who have limited financial resources, they will go for the contingency basis. This is commonly known as the ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

You have to remember that cases in malpractice are difficult and really expensive. This means that attorneys will not automatically accept your case. They also have to make sure that the cases they are going to handle have more chances in winning. Just prepare yourself if your attorney will turn down your case. If this happens, never hesitate to ask for a referral so that you can look for another attorney to handle your case.

The initial acceptance of malpractice attorneys is based on a scrupulous investigation and review of your medical diagnosis and records. You have to provide the names of the doctors who attend to you so that your attorney can coordinate with them in case he has some clarifications and questions to ask. It is also helpful that you share to your lawyer you medical condition even if they are not related to your case. He might find something useful or cause in that previous illness that triggered your disease.

The law firm of Rich & Rich, P.C. provides top-notch legal representation to the seriously injured. They have successfully recovered millions of dollars in damages for victims and their families across New York. They are authorities in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation in Manhattan, with a particular expertise in New York City nursing home negligence cases. They are well known for handling cases involving birth injuries in all NYC boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Your Manhattan malpractice case belongs in the seasoned hands of Rich & Rich, P.C.. If you or a loved one suffer any type of nursing home injury, or if your child has a birth injury in New York City, call their firm immediately to begin the process of protecting your rights.


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