How Medical Malpractice Attorneys Evaluate Your Case

Only around 30 percent of medical malpractice cases result in a settlement for injured patients in the United States.

2011-09-01

MIAMI, FL, September 01, 2011 (Press-News.org) Only around 30 percent of medical malpractice cases result in a settlement for injured patients in the United States. This means that around 70 percent of these cases are thrown out or dismissed due to insufficient evidence or inadequate patient representation.

Because these cases are so difficult to win, most medical malpractice attorneys will only take them on if serious or catastrophic injury has occurred. To evaluate the extent of your injuries, an experienced medical malpractice attorney will require both time and substantial information before progressing with your claim.

Evaluating a Medical Malpractice Claim

There are several steps your attorney will need to take in order to properly evaluate your case:

- Initial consultation - During this consultation, your attorney will listen to your story and carefully evaluate the legitimacy of your claim. Bear in mind, even if you have sustained an injury, it may not be possible to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. During this initial consultation, your attorney will be able to determine if your claim is worth pursuing.

- Gather and review medical records - Your attorney will need all of your medical records, not just the part pertaining to your claim. These cases are difficult to prove, and your attorney will need to make sure that no stone is left unturned when reviewing your records.

- Expert review of your medical records - If your attorney believes your medical records indicate malpractice, he will pass them on to a medical expert for further review. This expert will be necessary for the success of your case. He or she will review your records and provide an opinion on whether or not your health care provider deviated from accepted standards of care.

- Assess the value of your case - Based on the findings of the medical expert who reviewed your case, your attorney will assess the value of your case. Medical malpractice cases are expensive and time consuming, and if your settlement is unlikely to cover these expenses, your attorney will most likely turn it down.

After a decision has been made, your attorney will contact you to let you know if the case can be pursued. This process can take months, making it very important to talk to a lawyer as soon as you believe medical malpractice has occurred.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice in or around Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm, or Ft. Myers, Florida, please visit the website of the Cochran Firm South Florida for more information about filing a lawsuit at http://www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com.

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