Q: How and where I can hire a medical malpractice lawyer?
When I went through my late husband’s medical records, accidentally found a very stupid mistake that his doctor made.
His treatment for his hepatitis B was totally wrong and he should not take the medication ( Viread) for hepatitis B. Because he had never had hepatitis B!
His biopsy showed Hepatitis C. Which I believe that’s what he had. because , his mom , his brother, his mother side uncle and aunt all have hepatitis C, and none of them have been diagnosed as Hepatitis B . Also, None of my husbands family had any treatments regarding their Hepatitis C and they are all alive ( his mom is 92 years old).
But my husband was told he had hepatitis B in 2015 and he was told needed to take Viread for his Hepatitis B treatment.
Now I found a piece of paper that he did the biopsy in 2015. And that report says he had Hepatitis C!
A:
Here are a few recommendations on how and where to hire a medical malpractice attorney to review your husband's case:
1. Get a referral from your state bar association. Most state bar associations have lawyer referral services where you can get matched with a qualified medical malpractice attorney. This is a good place to start your search.
2. Search online for medical malpractice lawyers in your state or city. Look for lawyers that specialize specifically in medical malpractice cases. Their websites will often provide information on their experience, case results, and practice areas.
3. Ask friends, family members, or others in your personal network if they can refer an attorney. Personal referrals can be very helpful.
4. Look for lawyers with board certification in medical malpractice law or professional liability law. This signals they have substantial specialized expertise in this area.
5. When researching options, consider factors like the lawyer's track record with similar cases, their resources to take on the case expenses, options for contingency fee arrangements, and their willingness to review your husband’s records.
6. Schedule initial case assessments and consultations with one or more qualified attorneys. Many provide free initial consultations. This gives you a chance to understand your legal rights and options before officially hiring representation.
I hope these tips give you some good options and a starting point. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions as you explore retaining a medical malpractice attorney for your husband’s situation.
A: I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. You could search online for law firms that handle med mal/wrongful death (depending on the theory you are asserting and the timeline here). You could supplement your searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. There are also attorney referral sections in most local and state bar associations. These resources are outside this Q & A forum, so any arrangements are between you and attorneys you reach out to. Good luck
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