Q: If you think you have a malpractice claim what is the first step you should take?
A: The first step you should take is organizing all of your medical records and consulting with a medical malpractice attorney. Many of us offer free consultations and will take your case on a contingent basis, so it will not cost you anything to obtain an opinion of an experienced professional that is tailored to the details of your situation.
A: Contact an attorney like Mr. McCann after getting together the records if you can. Do not say you want them to check on malpractice; do not tell people you think there was malpractice ---otherwise med staff won't give you information that may be useful, and if they think you are "looking for a lawsuit" some doctors may not see you.
A: The first step is to gather the pertinent medical records and contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to discuss the case. If the lawyer is interested in the case, they will review the records and inform you whether your should further pursue the case. If you have trouble gathering the records, the lawyer can assist you with that as well.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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Many attorneys in this area give free consultations; and the general manner of handling such cases is on a contingency basis, meaning that the attorney/law firm charges a fee only if they achieve a favorable outcome through settlement or jury verdict. Ask the attorney about how she/he determines attorney fees.
Tim Akpinar
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