You can find the best medical malpractice lawyer by checking specifics such as their experience with cases like yours, their resources to retain strong medical experts, and their track record. Board certification can also be an indicator of a quality attorney.
Florida’s malpractice laws add procedural requirements that most personal injury lawyers rarely deal with. The right attorney should be able to explain those requirements to you clearly, along with how they plan to prove your claim and what evidence they will need to do it.
Our team at GOLDLAW Personal Injury Lawyers has more than 200 years of combined legal experience. Our West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers may be able to help. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
Look for Board Certification and Case Focus
Attaining board certification from the Florida Bar is one of the most definitive indicators of experience. Applicants must have a minimum number of years in practice and pass a specialized exam, as well as undergo a peer review process.
Ask what percentage of the firm’s caseload involves medical malpractice specifically. A lawyer who handles ten of these cases a year understands the terrain differently than one who has handled two in an entire career.
This distinction matters because the learning curve in these cases is steep. GOLDLAW handles medical malpractice cases in the South Florida area, and we have board-certified attorneys in our civil trial group.
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Evaluate Their Track Record With Cases Like Yours
Ask about specific results in cases involving the type of harm you experienced. Medical malpractice differs from negligence. General success in personal injury law does not necessarily translate to malpractice litigation.
Pay attention to how the attorney discusses those past results. A lawyer who can explain the medical and legal reasoning behind a settlement or verdict understands the underlying issues at a deeper level than one who only cites a dollar figure.
You are entitled to ask these questions plainly, and a good attorney will answer them the same way. GOLDLAW will walk through relevant case history with you.
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Make Sure They Have the Resources to Retain Medical Experts
Under Florida law, expert testimony is typically required in almost every malpractice case to prove a provider’s breach of the standard of care. These experts often charge high fees, and a firm must have the resources to pay these costs upfront.
A firm without connections to qualified experts may struggle to build the medical support needed for your claim. Ask how the firm usually finds and hires experts for cases like yours.
This is one of the most important practical questions you can ask. GOLDLAW understands the importance of retaining the medical experts your case requires without shifting that burden onto you.
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Ask About Their Understanding of Florida’s Malpractice Laws
Florida Statute § 766.203 requires a mandatory pre-suit investigation before most malpractice claims can even be filed. The attorney has to send formal notice to the provider first, and that notice has to be backed by a written medical opinion supporting the claim.
Only after a mandatory waiting period has passed can the case actually move forward in court.
An attorney unfamiliar with these steps can delay your case or jeopardize it entirely. Ask how the lawyer handles pre–suit investigation and how long that process takes in their experience.
You want someone who has done this correctly many times before. GOLDLAW handles Florida’s pre-suit requirements as a routine part of our practice.
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Understand How They Charge for Their Services
Most malpractice attorneys work on a contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing upfront and the fee comes out of any settlement or verdict. Ask for the exact percentage and whether it changes if the case goes to trial instead of settling.
You should also ask how case costs, such as expert fees and court costs, are handled if the case does not succeed. A clear answer to this question tells you a lot about how the firm operates.
Do not be hesitant to ask about money directly. GOLDLAW can explain our fee structure clearly during your free consultation, before you decide whether to move forward.
Evaluate their Communication Skills and Preferences During Your Consultation
For many plaintiffs, communication is one of the most important things about their relationship with an attorney, and it is highly individual. You may prefer an attorney who is all business, or one who makes you feel like part of the family. Find out who they are during your consultation,
Ask about how often they keep in touch with clients during a case, and how a client may contact them when needed. Notice their response to tough questions. An attorney who avoids direct answers during a free consultation is likely to avoid them later, too.
Trust what you observe in that first meeting. GOLDLAW strives to give every client honest, specific feedback about their case from the start.
Find the Right Lawyer for You
You can find the best medical malpractice lawyer for you by asking questions about their knowledge and experiences. Pay attention to how they communicate with clients, and look for certifications that may indicate their expertise.
It’s important to remember that any two reasonable people can disagree on who is the best lawyer. In addition to important factors like experience, find someone you feel comfortable with and who gives you peace of mind.
Our team at GOLDLAW has helped our clients recover more than $1 billion in awards and settlements. Call today for your free consultation if you need a medical malpractice lawyer.
