How much does a good medical malpractice lawyer cost? My son has been going through hell, and we've put all of our savings into his medical care. I know we have a legitimate case, but I can't afford to hire an expensive lawyer.
How much does a good medical malpractice lawyer cost? My son has been going through hell, and we've put all of our savings into his medical care. I know we have a legitimate case, but I can't afford to hire an expensive lawyer.
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You shouldn't have to worry about the cost of good legal representation. Most medical malpractice lawyers will evaluate your case for free. If they feel you have a good medical malpractice case, then they will take it on a contingency fee basis.
This means they will work for you at no charge, and they will pay to prosecute the lawsuit on your behalf. Once they are able to get a settlement or award for you, they will take a percentage of it to pay themselves back for any costs, as well as cover their legal fees. Usually, you and your medical malpractice attorney will work out a percentage ahead of time; expect it to be somewhere between 30%-40%.
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Posted by Staff Writer on 21 Jan 2010