If You Are A Victim

If you feel that you have been harmed or are suffering due to the actions of medical professionals, the civil justice system allows you to receive financial compensation for past and future medical bills, lost earnings and income, physical injuries, suffering and disability. In effect, the civil justice system promotes patient safety by making medical professionals accountable for their actions, and provides a way to compensate patients who suffer harm due to medical errors.

Before Hiring a Medical Malpractice Attorney

• Find out how long the lawyer has been in practice and if he has successfully represented victims of wrongdoing by physicians and hospitals.
• Get references from former clients.
• The first consultation should be free, to determine if the lawyer will take your case.
• Understand the legal process and all aspects of your case. If you are not sure or don’t understand, ASK.
• Is the attorney active in the local Bar Association, other professional organizations, and in good standing with the Office of Court Administration?
• Check if the attorney has ever been disciplined for unethical or unprofessional conduct (insert website URL)
• Clarify the type of fee arrangement before you hire the attorney.
• Always check the lawyer’s web site.