Ohio Medical Malpractice Attorneys

How to Find Help Before a Settlement

Finding an Ohio medical malpractice attorney takes a lot of research and time due to most cases being complicated and risky. To secure help for settlements you need to find someone who’s willing and capable of handling your case. Because medical malpractice is a specialized field, there are not as many trial lawyers as there are in other areas of law. However, The Donahey Law Firm handles medical malpractice cases every day.  Once you have compiled a list of lawyers, which can be arranged using search engines, you must perform extensive research to ensure that the legal representation you choose is qualified to work on your medical malpractice claim.

Things to Consider:

• Track Record
• Evaluate References
• Professional Activities

When researching a lawyer’s track record the first thing to ask is what percentage of their cases are medical malpractice cases, the higher the percentage the better. You should also look into the attorney’s verdicts and settlements. How many cases went to trial rather than settled? This is important because if an attorney has a track record of settling with the insurance companies or healthcare providers, they will negotiate correspondingly. You may also want to look into past verdicts to see whether or not the attorney has the legal experience to work on your case.

Evaluating references is extremely important. When you find a Ohio malpractice attorney the first thing you should ask for is references. First hand knowledge of the lawyer’s skills and reliability is extremely pertinent when finding a lawyer. You can also ask people you know if they have heard of the attorneys and what their view is on their qualifications as well as contact the state bar association to find out if the lawyer is still in good standing.

Many lawyers are part of professional activities such as national or local association of trial lawyers. By looking into whether or not your prospective lawyer is an active member can indicate that they are held in high regard among their colleagues. An example of a popular lawyer’s association is the American Association of Trial Lawyers.

The lawyer’s personal website is also a good place to find out information. Check out the biographical information as well as the firm profile and look at the information they provide to see whether or not they will be helpful for you.

If you or a family member has been injured and needs representation, contact the Ohio medical malpractice attorneys of The Donahey Law Firm at 1-800-686-1699, or use our contact form. Let us fight for your rights.