Of course everyone who contacts a medical attorney hopes to win. Even more than that, most clients want to win as much as possible. It’s not necessarily greed that drives this. In most cases, victims of medical malpractice are left to suffer a lifetime of medical bills, lost wages and future treatments, on top of their pain and suffering. They feel that someone should have to pay for these expenses, and they are right. But not every lawsuit ends in a windfall, and people should beware of any attorney who promises them a jackpot right off the bat.
Medical malpractice cases are usually the result of a doctor’s error. But not every mistake constitutes negligence. Some cases might not even be worth pursuing because the evidence is just not strong enough to prove. And those that are deemed actionable don’t always end the way the plaintiff hopes.
The truth is there is absolutely no way that an experienced medical attorney could possibly know exactly how your case will turn out. And they certainly do not know how much, if anything, you will receive as a monetary compensation. This is all determined when and if your case is settled or goes to trial.
There are plenty of sharks out there that promise their clients the world before they even know the details of the case. Chances are, these lawyers aren’t worth hiring and you should be wary of them.
Of course, for every bad seed in the legal world, there are qualified, experienced and honest medical attorneys who will only take on cases that they truly believe have a chance of being successful. And those worth their salt would never blindly promise a client anything. A good lawyer will take the time to discuss your case in detail, review all of your evidence and medical records and give you an honest, no frills opinion.
If you are a victim of medical malpractice, be sure to do your own due diligence when selecting someone to represent you and be aware that empty promises are often just that, empty.
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