The Complete Guide To Finding The Right Birth Injury Attorney

If you’ve recently given birth and you and/or
your newborn have been injured due to negligence on the part of the medical
staff, you are likely experiencing a host of emotions including stress,
sadness, and fear. At this time, you need to dedicate yourself to the health
and wellness of yourself and your baby and not worry about legal ramifications.
However, you also need to know you’re entitled to compensation if the injury
was due to medical malpractice. To ensure you are getting the compensation you
are entitled to while still caring for your family, you need to hire an
experienced birth injury attorney.
Here is everything you need to know about
finding and hiring the right birth injury attorney for your case.
Do you know other families who have
experienced a birth injury and pursued compensation for their losses? If so,
consider asking them what attorney they used and if they were happy with his or
her services. If you use attorneys for other purposes, you can also ask them to
recommend a good birth injury attorney as many attorneys are friends or
colleagues with others in different fields of law.
You can find out a lot about local attorneys
simply by logging on to the internet. Check out online reviews to see what past
clients have thought of the personal injury attorneys you’re considering hiring. Your best bet is to select one who has
a majority of five-star reviews. You can also read attorney websites to learn
more about their experience, what they specialize in, and if they have any
designations, ongoing education, or awards that indicate they are leaders in
their field.
Once you’ve narrowed your list of potential
attorneys down to two or three, schedule free consultations with each so you
can talk to them personally. During the consultation, ask them about their fee
structure—most personal injury attorneys do not get paid until you do, but some
do charge extra fees—how many clients they are currently representing, and
their preferred mode of communication. You can also ask them questions about
your case to determine if they are confident they can get you a fair settlement
or successfully take it to trial. You can also ask them about their success
rate regarding settlement negotiations and cases they’ve taken to trial.
Birth injuries are incredibly life-altering
and it’s important you work with an attorney you can trust, who you feel
comfortable with, and who you get along with to help you through it. The
average birth injury lawsuit can take over a year to settle, so you’ll be
working with this person for a long time and want the relationship to be as
harmonious as possible. When making your selection, focus on this as well as
their record and experience and you’ll be well on your way to making a solid
decision so you can leave the case to your attorney and focus on taking care of
yourself and your baby. Begin by Asking for Referrals
Next, Do Some Online Research
Now, Schedule Some Consultations
Choosing the Right Birth Injury Lawyer