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What is a medical malpractice lawyer?
A medical malpractice lawyer is a trial lawyer who has special training and experience in handling medical malpractice cases including misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, incorrect prescriptions, hospital-related infections, lab errors, birth injuries, etc. Since medical malpractice cases require proof that the doctor or hospital was negligent, medical malpractice lawyers often have medical experts on call to help prove their clients' cases.
Is information about medical malpractice cases publicly available?
Yes, information about medical malpractice cases is typically publicly available through court records and databases.
Where can one find a lawyer for medical malpractice cases in New York City?
New York City is a huge area so it would be very easy to find a lawyer for medical malpractice cases. The easiest way to find someone in your area is to use the yellow pages in a phone book.
Where can you hire a lawyer for medical malpractice cases?
You can hire a lawyer for medical malpractice cases by calling 1-877-913-7222 to be connected with an attorney that specializes in medical malpractice. You can find out more about this service at the Attorneys website.
How do you sue an attorney?
A lawyer malpractice case starts with a client unhappy with the results. The first step in analyzing whether legal malpractice has occurred is for a lawyer to learn the reason for the attorney malpractice. The analysis of how the bad result occurred requires a review of the client's entire file. That usually requires the client to retrieve his or her file from the lawyer. It also requires that an expert lawyer consult on the standard of care applicable to your matter. Why is this important? Because most cases of legal malpractice require you to prove that had the lawyer not been negligent your results would have been better. In most cases an expert lawyer is hired to testify about the standard of care, without which you cannot prove lawyer negligence. The standard of care is what a reasonable lawyer should do under the circumstances of the representation. Basically, it means a lawyer should be competent, diligent, and loyal. A lawyer may be disloyal or act with a conflict of interest. These acts of an attorney are known as breach of fiduciary duty. This type of legal malpractice can cause you financial harm or damages. Usually the damages are pecuniary or economic only. Lawyer malpractice cases usually do not provide for compensation damages for stress, pain and suffering. If your case for malpractice involves an underlying case for bodily injury and pain and suffering is a component for that lost claim, then you may sue to obtain those lost damages. In some circumstances a lawyer may be liable to non-clients. In Arizona a claim for attorney malpractice based on negligence and breach of fiduciary duty must be filed within 2 years of you learning that your financial damages were caused by lawyer negligence or breach of fiduciary duty. Check with a lawyer in your state about the Statute of Limitations applicable to lawyer malpractice Suing a lawyer requires both knowledge of the substantive area of the law involving the malpractice and knowledge of how to pursue a claim for lawyer malpractice.
How can I find medical malpractice records?
To find medical malpractice records, you can contact your state's medical board or licensing agency. They typically maintain records of malpractice cases against healthcare providers. You can also search online databases or contact the court where the malpractice case was filed. It's important to note that not all malpractice cases may be publicly available due to privacy laws.
Are there attorneys that only handle medical malpractice cases?
"Yes, There are attorneys that only handle medical malpractice cases. There are also attorneys that handle medical negligence cases. Since there are many cases of medical malpractice, there are many attorneys available in all states."
What type of law firm is used to sue an attorney for malfeasnace?
Find a lawyer who specializes in legal malpractice. There are plenty of them out there. To win a lawsuit for legal malpractice, you will have to show that you would have won your previous case, and because of your previous attorney's failure to exercise due care, you lost. This essentially requires a "trial-within-a-trial" - first the court must look at all the evidence and testimony from your previous case, and come to the conclusion that you should have won, essentially re-trying the case. Then, it must determine that your attorney handled the case incompetently, and that incompetence caused you to lose.
Where can one find a list of head injury lawyers?
A medical malpractice lawyer can often take a head injury case if there are no lawyers or attorneys in the area. The NOLO and Headway websites have listings of lawyers that have experience with head injury cases and general medical malpractice.
What issues does a PI lawyer handle?
A PI lawyer deals with cases that involve personal injuries. Sometimes these cases target the actions of negligent organizations and businesses and sometimes they target the insurance company when they do not pay as promised.
What type of lawyer would one hire to file for medical negligence compensation?
Depending on the specifics of the case and the level of injury, one could contact a medical malpractice lawyer or a personal injury lawyer. Most provide a free consultation to determine whether or not they are the best option.
What are attorney fees in malpractice cases?
Malpractice cases are typically taken on by attorneys who use contingency fees. These rates are usually typically 33% of total amount recovered. Malpractice cases are generally very time-consuming and complex due to tort reform.
