After heart attacks and cancer, death from medical malpractice has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health.  Nearly 225,000 deaths each year occur as a result of medical malpractice; not to mention the number of people who are seriously injured as well.  If you or a family member has been the victim of medical malpractice, you probably have many questions, including what you should look for when researching a medical malpractice lawyer.

Experience:

When researching for a medical malpractice attorney to represent you in a medical malpractice case, one of the most important areas to start with is the experience of the attorney.  While many attorneys cover a variety of areas, including medical malpractice, it’s important to understand that medical malpractice cases are the most complex types of cases, requiring an attorney with a great deal of knowledge and expertise specifically with medical malpractice law.

Dr. Bruce Fagel handles only medical malpractice cases and has tried and settled more medical malpractice cases on behalf of injured victims than any other attorney in California.

Track Record:

In order to obtain the maximum settlement possible in a medical malpractice case, the attorney must have a solid track record in winning medical malpractice cases.  An attorney with a solid track record of winning cases will earn the fear and respect from the defendant’s doctor or hospital insurance carrier.  

Dr. Fagel’s strong background with medical malpractice cases, including extensive court room experience helps ensure his clients will obtain the maximum settlements possible.

Knowledge:

All medical malpractice cases require evidence from medical experts to prove negligence and causation.  Often medical malpractice cases are lost at trial because defense attorneys are able to use their medical experts to confuse a jury or the plaintiff attorney is not able to explain a case properly to a jury.

Dr. Bruce Fagel is a licensed medical doctor who practiced emergency room medicine for 10 years before becoming a leading medical malpractice attorney.  He has spent the last 30 years pursuing complex medical malpractice cases for injured victims and their families.  As a physician, he understands the complexities of a medical malpractice case and is able to prevent doctors and medical experts from trying to use complicated medical terminology to confuse a jury.  He knows how to cross examine the defense experts because he understands the medical language.

Ability to Fund the Case:

Having a medical malpractice attorney who is highly experienced and has a proven track record may not in itself be a viable solution for you if the attorney can’t fund your case.  Medical malpractice cases are the most expensive types of personal injury cases, requiring costly medical experts and resources.  The cost of a medical malpractice case can easily exceed $200,000 before the trial even begins.   Many medical malpractice lawyers are not able to advance such a large amount of money, and some attorneys even ask their clients to help pay the costs as the case moves forward.  Dr. Fagel covers all the costs for the cases he takes on.  This means there is no risk or out of pocket expenses for a client of the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates.

References from Previous Clients:

When researching attorneys, one way to find a lawyer with a successful track record is to obtain the opinions of prior satisfied clients who have had medical malpractice cases similar to yours.  Ask any attorney you meet with to provide you a list of prior clients related to the type of case you are pursuing.  If the attorney is unable to provide you with the list, he or she may not have a strong track record or experience in the area you require.

If you or a family member was the victim of medical negligence, you may have a case for medical malpractice. 

Contact the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates at 1-800-541-9376 today for a free consultation.

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