Does your Case Make Money-Sense?

Several medical malpractice cases are not pursued for one main reason: the costs outweigh the benefits.  Considering all of the “ambulance chasers” in the law field, it will not be hard to find a lawyer who will take on your case; however, if your case is not viewed as winnable or lucrative, it will definitely be harder to find a quality attorney who will be interested in winning your case and not just taking your money.  As will be discussed in further detail later, many medical malpractice attorneys will charge a contingency fee, meaning they will not get paid unless you get paid.  This causes a positive incentive for them to work hard to when your case, but it can also have a negative effect.  Since the attorney will not get paid until after you get paid, then the attorney must fund your case up front; therefore, even if the attorney views your case as winnable, if the attorney does not foresee him/herself receiving a sizeable return on his/her investment, the attorney may not be willing to take your case.  This is something you should definitely consider before approaching an attorney.