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What does it mean when a medical malpractice attorney agrees to take a case on contingency?
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I need a malpractice lawyer
I understand that dealing with a potential malpractice issue can be very stressful. Can you please specify the type of malpractice you are concerned about?
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I have 5 surgeries on my right hip the last surgery I had alot of trauma with it the metal wouldn't take to my body the doctor had to do another surgery I caught infection. That spared all over me needles to say I lost my mind in the last surgery
Hello! My name is TJ, and I'm an attorney with over 20 years of experience. Thanks so much for the opportunity to assist you!
I'm sorry you've been through all that. Five surgeries and an infection spreading is really rough. Here's the thing though: most surgeons who take cases on contingency only take ones that are pretty much slam dunks with big damages. Infection and implant rejection happen sometimes even with good care, so proving the doctor did something wrong is the hard part. You'd need to show he deviated from standard care. What state are you in? And do you still have records from those surgeries? PS: I do my best to keep chats going in real time, but if there's a delay on my end, please don't worry. The chat doesn't close and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. There's no rush on your end either!
They want to take my case
That's good news.
If an attorney's willing to take it on contingency, that means they think there's a real case here. They've likely done their own review and believe they can show the doctor deviated from standard care in a way that caused your injuries. When an attorney takes a case contingency, they're betting their own time and money that you'll win or settle for enough to cover their fees and costs. So they wouldn't take it unless they saw potential. That said, understand that malpractice cases move slowly. You're looking at depositions, expert reports, and probably months or years before anything resolves. The attorney will handle most of it, but you'll need to be available for questions and potentially testimony. Before you sign anything with them, make sure you understand their fee arrangement. Most take around a third of any settlement or judgment, but it varies. Ask them directly what percentage they want and what costs you'd be responsible for if the case doesn't work out.
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