Your first meeting with an attorney may seem low stakes and only as a means of feeling out your interest in pursuing further legal action. But still, it is always encouraged to put your best foot forward.聽Follow along to find out what advice you should follow for your initial consultation with a proficient New York City medical malpractice attorney from Mark L. Bodner, P.C.
What advice should I follow for my initial consultation with a medical malpractice attorney?
The ultimate piece of advice you should take for your initial consultation with a medical malpractice attorney is to walk in prepared. One way to put it is that you must do your homework beforehand. Rest assured, your attorney may take on the heavy lifting from here. All you need to do is give them the proper tools so they are equipped to do so. Without further ado, you may prepare for your initial consultation in the following ways:
- Prepare the contact information of the negligent medical professional in question.
- Prepare the contact information of the witnesses who can testify on your medical malpractice incident.
- Prepare a written timeline of the events leading up to your medical malpractice incident (i.e., who, what, when, where, and why).
- Prepare documentation relevant to your medical malpractice incident (i.e., medical records, medical bills, W2 forms, pay stubs, etc).
- Prepare questions regarding your attorney’s experience (i.e., how many questions have they been practicing, how many cases like this have they handled, etc).
- Prepare questions regarding your potential, upcoming medical malpractice case (i.e., how long will my legal proceedings be, how much will my legal fees cost, etc).
How long will I have to schedule my initial consultation?
While we encourage you to take the time to prepare for your initial consultation, you must be ready to schedule it before it is too late. That is, in New York State, the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case like yours is two years and six months from your incident date. So, for the sake of giving your lawyer enough time to file your claim, you must first meet with them well before this deadline nears.
Does Mark L. Bodner, P.C. offer free initial consultations?
We are happy to share that we offer free initial consultations to all new, prospective clients interested in our legal services. This is why we encourage you to make the most of our free legal advice and come into the meeting prepared with the questions you would like answered. From here, we may negotiate a payment schedule and structure that works best for you and your current financial situation.
In conclusion, to set yourself up for success, we believe it to be in your best interest to retain the services of a talented New York City medical malpractice attorney. Contact Mark L. Bodner, P.C. today.