If you believe you were made the victim of a medical malpractice accident, you must understand that you likely have the legal right to respond to this matter with a lawsuit. You must consider exercising this legal right before New York State’s statute of limitations, which is set at two years and six months from your claimed accident date. The first step toward initiating this legal action is consulting an attorney. With that being said, please follow along to find out the questions you should ask a proficient New York City medical malpractice attorney from Mark L. Bodner, P.C., during your initial consultation.
Is my initial consultation at Mark L. Bodner, P.C. free?
You may have already incurred hefty costs as a result of your medical malpractice accident (i.e., expensive medical bills, missed wages, etc). So you may be hesitant to pile onto this by taking on a likely costly legal process. Well, you may rest a little easier knowing that our firm offers free initial consultations to all our new, prospective clients. After this free consultation, you are not held to an obligation to continue with our services if you no longer want or require them. Ultimately, if you end up having a successful case, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your attorney fees and other legal fees.
What questions should I ask my medical malpractice attorney?
Our team is ready and willing to take on your legal case and fight for your rights inside and outside the courtroom. But for us to best assist you, you must first help us by coming fully prepared to your scheduled initial consultation. This starts with asking the right questions to make sure this partnership is the best and most comfortable fit for you. Without further ado, we are open to answering any of the following questions you may have:
- How much experience do you have with settling or litigating medical malpractice cases?
- What strategies do you typically adopt for negotiating a settlement or entering litigation?
- What is the potential outcome of my case if I decide to settle or litigate it?
- What is the process for preparing for my case and undergoing the case itself?
- In what way and how often will we communicate throughout the case process?
- How many cases have you handled that are closely similar to my personal experience?
- Do you hire outside experts to get involved in these cases (i.e., medical experts, investigators, etc.)?
What knowledge should I walk away with after my initial consultation?
After listening to and recording our answers to your posed questions, you should walk away knowing the following:
- Your accident holds the elements for a valid and strong medical malpractice claim.
- You have homework to collect additional evidence relevant to your accident and claim.
- You have several legal options at your disposal (i.e., settling, litigating, etc).
- You want someone on our team to guide you through your chosen legal avenue.
To conclude, to give yourself enough time to develop a solid case, please be sure to get in touch with a talented New York City medical malpractice attorney from Mark L. Bodner, P.C., as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.