The top questions families should ask of a birth injury lawyer
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Birth injuries profoundly impact both children and their families, and the aftermath can be almost as traumatizing as the incident itself. Birth injury lawyers dedicate their lives to mitigating that trauma and protecting the rights of families as they seek compensation for cases of medical malpractice. But to win these cases, a significant piece of the puzzle is choosing the best lawyer to represent you.
Unfortunately, you may need to make multiple calls during your search. There are so many lawyers and firms out there these days, and it’s no guarantee that each one will care about your well-being as much as your business.
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch, and Norman Partner Keith Forman believes that the decision comes down to the comfortability of the family and the capability of the lawyer. Here are several questions you can ask lawyers and firms to determine the right balance between those two Cs.
How much experience do you have?
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch, and Norman has over 150 years of combined experience in birth injury law. The more experience a lawyer or firm has, the more knowledge they will be able to call upon as they negotiate and litigate your case.
What are your specializations?
Some lawyers and firms specialize in only one area of the law. Others practice in several different areas. If they only specialize in birth injury, you can be confident that they are fully committed to understanding the unique areas of that part of the law.
What level of staffing does the firm have?
The fewer people available to work on the case, the less time they will be able to dedicate to your family’s needs. At the same time, a gigantic law firm may leave you feeling like just another number – what is most important is finding a firm where you connect with the attorneys, and you know they’ll treat you and your case as unique.
What makes you or your firm unique, and what resources do you have?
A lawyer or firm should be able to clearly and confidently explain why they are the best choice. While you don’t want to fall for a well-crafted sales pitch, you also don’t want someone generic who doesn’t offer anything special. A reputable birth injury law firm, like Wais, Vogelstein,
Forman, Koch, and Norman, will aggressively research, review records, collect expert witnesses, and investigate all elements of each case they take.
Do you have any client testimonials?
Reviews and past case results carry a lot of weight. You can use these to determine success rates and how other families have felt when working with this particular lawyer or firm.
How do you plan to communicate with us?
You should feel supported every step of the way, and communication is a big part of that. Make sure you understand how and when the lawyer or firm will update you about the case.
What are the next steps in the case?
On a similar note, the lawyer or firm should be able to tell you their general plan of attack. They should also be able to tailor their plans to your specific case.
Choosing the right birth injury lawyer is a crucial step in seeking justice and compensation for families affected by birth injuries. With the support of a skilled and dedicated legal team, families can confidently pursue the compensation and resources their child deserves for a brighter future.
