Practice

Blog

Library

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney (Part B)

Before hiring a Chicago medical malpractice attorney to handle your Illinois medical malpractice claim, your third question should address whether the attorney can provide a list of past clients for you to contact. Many attorneys will acquire permission from former clients in order to use them as references.

However if your Chicago medical malpractice attorney does not have a list, don't be quick to dismiss them. You can always check on the attorney through research on the Internet or through court records.

The fourth question to ask your Chicago medical malpractice attorney before deciding to hire them is if they are a member of the American Bar Association or any other local bar association. Additionally, you should ask if they have ever had to face disciplinary action.

Of course, you can't guarantee that an attorney will be entirely forthcoming so you can always check with the local bar association. It is much easier in today's times to find out important information about an attorney before you decide to hire them for your medical malpractice case.

The last question you should ask before hiring an attorney regards attorney's fees and charges. Will fees be charged on an hourly or contingency fee basis? Will you still have to pay fees if your case is lost? Find out if there are other types of fees that may be necessary such as fees for filing your Illinois medical malpractice claim or for acquiring expert testimony.

Hiring the right attorney is important, which means you need to know the right questions to ask before pursuing your Illinois medical malpractice claim.

When to Hire a Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

A Chicago medical malpractice attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in a medical malpractice claim in Illinois, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

The Law Offices of
Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
5215 Old Orchard Road
Suite 710
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312.263.1080
Fax: 312.263.0153

Proudly Serving Many Illinois Cities and Counties, Including:
Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Naperville, Joliet, Waukegan, Geneva, Sycamore, Woodstock, Kankakee, Morris, Ottawa; Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Winnebago, DeKalb, McHenry, Kankakee, Grundy, LaSalle, Peoria, McLean, Champaign, Tazewell Counties

Offices

FAQ