What Does a Medical Malpractice Attorney Do?

The top medical malpractice attorneys can help you get the money you deserve when you have suffered damages from the hands of a healthcare worker. Medical malpractice attorneys advise clients, gather evidence, file claims and lawsuits, negotiate settlement terms, settle disputes and cases in court, and recover damages for victims.

These attorneys can also help you learn how to sue for medical malpractice. In Arizona, this process can be confusing and time-consuming, so having professionals support you along the way can make a difference.

Role of a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical malpractice attorneys do more than file paperwork–they are advocates, advisors, and so much more. Here is what an attorney can do for you:

Advise Clients

Not every medical malpractice case makes it to court. Often, these cases are filed outside of court through insurance companies. Each case is unique, and not every situation counts as medical malpractice. By talking to an attorney, you can learn your rights and whether or not you actually have a case.

Gather Evidence

You might think you need to dig up all the evidence and process it yourself to have a successful case. A medical malpractice attorney has an entire team to help make that process easier so you can focus on recovery. A Phoenix attorney will review your medical records, manage depositions, and find and talk to medical experts to help build your case so you have the highest chance of winning.

File Claims

Claims must be filed by certain deadlines and include a wide range of evidence and information. Your attorney will file all claims, motions, and court briefs on your behalf.

Negotiate

Negotiations can happen at any time during your lawsuit. They can happen between insurance companies or even if your suit makes its way to court or before a jury. These attorneys are skilled and experienced at negotiating settlement terms to get you the money you deserve.

Litigate

Litigation is when your case makes its way to a courtroom. Instead of representing yourself in court, questioning witnesses, or speaking to a judge and jury, your attorney can handle all of that for you.

Recover Damages

The ultimate goal for any medical malpractice attorney is to recover damages for their clients. ‘Damages’ refers to money you’ve lost as a result of the medical malpractice and can include additional medical bills, lost wages or future lost wages, and pain and suffering compensation.

How to Choose an Attorney

So, you know you need an attorney to have the best shot at winning your case. But how do you find an attorney that’s right for you? Aside from getting referrals from friends, here are some things to consider when selecting an attorney:

Learn the Fee Structure

Many people do not file medical malpractice lawsuits because they think they do not have enough money to. Most attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they don’t charge you anything unless you win the case. Even then, the attorneys typically charge a percentage of the settlement money they helped you win.

Ask attorneys how they structure their fees, and if they charge for expert fees or travel expenses even if they don’t win your case.

Ask About Experience

These cases are complex and take many forms. Some cases are a matter of a healthcare professional’s failure to diagnose, or failure to get informed consent, or issues with surgery. Each of these cases requires a unique set of evidence to prove malpractice and an in-depth knowledge of the law.

Find an attorney who is experienced in medical malpractice cases, particularly with cases similar to yours. It might also be ideal to work with an attorney who has a strong track record of negotiating medical malpractice insurers to settle the claim outside of court. This may speed up your timeline for getting the money you deserve and can be less stressful than going to trial.

Gage Mathers: Support for Victims

At Gage Mathers, we always put victims first. We know you have a life you need to get back to and that your main concern is your health. Our team has recovered over $275 million for our clients and we have a 99.9% success rate. This is because we work tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve and we don’t charge you a single fee until we’ve won your case for you.

Are you ready to get justice and money for your suffering? Contact us today to see how we can help your case succeed!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 23 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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