5 Things You Didn't Know About Lawsuits
Most of you have never been sued, so it's hard to know the nuances of the lawsuit process. Well, that's ok. Let's go behind the curtain to discover some of the hidden facts about medical malpractice lawsuits. 1. You can choose your lawyer--sort of When you get sued, you need a lawyer. Your insurance company will assign you a lawyer, but here's one thing many people don't know-- you have a say in choosing your lawyer. The insurance company has a roster of attorneys that they work with; in a major metropolitan area, there are probably several to choose from. If you didn't feel great about your attorney after your first meeting, you're entitled to ask your insurer for a different attorney. A good lawyer is a critical factor--perhaps the most critical factor--in determining the outcome of your lawsuit. Be sure to examine your attorney's credentials, amount of experience with medical malpractice, and general acumen. You're going to be spending a lot of t...