Questions
Questions families bring to the first call
Do you take every case you read?
No. We decline many of them, usually because the record does not show care that fell below what it should have been, or because the harm was not caused by it. We tell you why.
What should I have with me for the first call?
Dates, and the names of the doctors and the hospital. A discharge summary or a letter helps, but you do not need a stack of papers.
Who pays for the physician’s review?
We do, as a cost of looking at a case. If we take it, your agreement says how that and other case costs are handled.
How does the fee work?
The fee is contingency: a share of any recovery, and no attorney fee if there is none. Costs are separate, and your written agreement says who pays them.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, and it is short and strict. It can differ with who was responsible and who was hurt, so ask as early as you can.
The hospital offered to waive my bill. Should I accept?
Talk to us first. Do not sign a release or give a recorded statement until you have.
Can a family bring a case after someone has died?
Sometimes, yes, through the person’s estate. Rules about who can bring it, and when, are specific. Call and we will explain which apply.
Can you help if I live outside the city?
We take cases where the care was given in the courts we practice in, and we can meet by video from anywhere. Elsewhere, we may work with a local firm.
Still deciding whether to call?
You can write instead. A few lines about what happened is a fine place to start.
Free first call. Fees are contingency: no attorney fee unless there is a recovery. Costs are explained in writing before you sign.