When you're involved with a medical malpractice case, it's important that you take full advantage of all the appointments you have with your medical malpractice lawyer. Making mistakes when you have appointments can complicate your case and decrease your chances of winning.
The following are six mistakes you'll want to avoid when you have an appointment with your medical malpractice lawyer.
Being unprepared
There are quite a few things you should do before meeting with your attorney to prepare. You should ask your lawyer beforehand if there are any things you need to do to get ready for the appointment.
You should consider any issues that you'll need to discuss at your appointment. It's also best if you can show up punctually and be able to devote an adequate amount of time to your appointment to get as much accomplished as possible.
Not having any pertinent documentation handy
Documents are important to medical malpractice cases and just about any type of legal case. When it comes to medical malpractice, documents that need to be submitted include medical records and financial records. Make sure you always come to appointments with all the documents that your attorney needs.
Being too shy to ask questions
Your attorney is an important source of advice and information regarding your case. You should take advantage of the information your attorney can provide by making a list of any questions you have before each appointment. Your attorney should be happy to answer your questions, so don't be shy.
Expecting to know what your outcome will be right away
A medical malpractice case takes time. You need to be patient. Don't expect your medical malpractice lawyer to be able to guarantee you any particular outcome on your case.
Being imprecise about the details
Being precise regarding your injury and the resulting expenses is important when you're communicating with your medical malpractice attorney. Avoid exaggeration and stick to factual details when discussing your condition with your attorney.
Procrastinating about your appointment
Even if you're extremely busy, it's best to avoid putting off an upcoming appointment to a future date. Each state has a statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases. This means that you'll no longer be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim if you wait too long to get started.
Delaying appointments can also slow the progress of your case even after your medical malpractice lawyer has already filed the case. Make your appointments a priority to reach a resolution to your case as quickly and as smoothly as possible.
Contact a local medical malpractice lawyer to get more advice.
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