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

If you have been seriously injured at the hands of a physician or other healthcare provider, you may be considering filing an Illinois medical malpractice claim. When a doctor’s mistake leads to bodily or other types of injuries, you may qualify to recover compensation.

Proving medical negligence can be tricky and the complexity of an Illinois medical malpractice claim requires that you seek the help of a Chicago medical malpractice attorney who has experience with this area of law and these types of cases.

The decision to hire a Chicago medical malpractice attorney is an important one and shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are some important questions you should ask before you decide to hire an attorney.

5 Important Questions to Ask Your Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

The first question you should ask before hiring a Chicago medical malpractice attorney is how many medical malpractice cases have they handled in the past. This is because experience can make a significant difference in the outcome of your Illinois medical malpractice claim.

You need the assurance that your Chicago medical malpractice attorney understands how to pursue this type of claim. Not only is it important that the attorney has knowledge of the laws regarding medical negligence but they should also have knowledge concerning the medical field. The second question you should ask your prospective attorney is how many cases they have won and lost, and how many cases have they settled. The answer to these questions will be a good indicator as to whether or not you want to hire your Chicago medical malpractice attorney.

The outcome of a medical malpractice case could hinge on the amount and type of evidence that the attorney has collected. Since proving medical negligence can be a challenge its important your attorney knows which witnesses to interview and use for testimony.

Your Chicago medical malpractice attorney should also know what type of evidence will be necessary to build a solid Illinois medical malpractice claim. A thorough collection of medical records, charts, doctor notations and other types of documents related to your injuries and your doctor’s mistake are vital in proving your case.

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