Q: How do I know if my lawyer has started working on my case
A: You should ask him or her, what the time line looks like, and what next steps you need to take. If your case is a medical malpractice case, you should be prepared for some time to pass. Just because you don't hear about anything happening doesn't mean that your attorney is not working on it. There is a lot of work that happens behind the scenes in every case.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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They could be working on your case, although they might not keep you apprised of each and every little development. Cases can often take years to work their way through preliminary investigation, discovery, trial, etc. Many law firms will update clients on significant developments, such as filing suit or deposing an opponent witness, but that could mean that months can go by between hearing news. You could reach out to your lawyer and ask them about the status of the case. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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