I sent him some Medical Records and Autopsy Report in the middle of July. Since then I have spoken to him about 7 times. at first he said after looking at the Reports he and his Associates considered it a Suspicious Death. But he won't tell me if there is a Case.He said he wanted to send it for Review. Then he wanted to send it to another Lawyer to see what he thought. The other Lawyer says he doesn't understand it either so he wants to send it to a Medical Doctor to see what he thinks. As I said, Both Attorneys say it is a Suspicious but won't tell me anything Else. Can someone give me an Idea of what might be going on?
2006-10-21 17:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Lawyers are not doctors. They have to get a physician's opinion. The first lawyer most likely sent it to the 2nd one because the 2nd one had more experience in this type of case. Don't ask a lawyer for a medial opinion. They can go to jail for impersonating a physician. Would you ask your doctor for legal advice?
2006-10-21 17:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are being too nice a guy. You obviously are paying for this, so explain to your lawyer that he may be in over his head and you understand this is a tough case. Since he needed advice from another lawyer, you will understand if he chooses to withdraw. You will, however, expect attorney-client privilege to continue. Now, find a lawyer who specializes in this type of case. Call the local Bar Association or look in the phone book. Any attorney worth his retainer knows within a week if there is a case or not. Three months doesn't compute with me and I have worked in the justice system for more than 20 years.
2006-10-21 17:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 00:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by boyington 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the attorneys discussed a fee with you for the process of deciding whther there is a valid aces? If not then simply ignore the first answer that is received.
If you want a complete anser to this question you might want to specify for us whther the person who is deceased died in the care of doctors/hospitals......assuming that this may be what is happening I can tell you that medical malpractice is like any other negligence case in that you must establish certain elements.
Duty. Did the alleged defendant have a duty of care owed to the victim. In med mal it is a duty based upon doctor-patient relationship
Breach. Did the person breach this duty. In medical malpractice it is some variation of the following statement: Did the doctor (fail to) exercise the reasonable care that a medical professional would have exercised under the circumstances....(Some variation of this statement)
Harm. Did the alleged victim suffer some harm/injury/death
Causation. Was the action of the alleged defendant the actual/factual cause of the harm to the victim.'
Legal causation. Was the harm suffered by the victim the kind of harm that could be legally anticipated by the action/non action of the alleged defendant?
Lawyers need the assistance of other professionals in order to determine whether these elements can possibly be proven given the facts/circumstances........And with the nation calling for tort reform they have to determine how to advise the client as to the cost/benefit of pursuing the case in court. Tort reforms make these cases expensive to pursue......Ask to sit with the attorney who has the records and ask him or her to give you detailed information as to what is going on. Also, ask the attorney whether any statute of limitation issues are in danger of arising....Shop for attorneys the way you would shop for a house or car....
2006-10-21 18:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Double GEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are being typical lawyers, dragging everything out to bulk up their $$bills.
2006-10-21 17:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by cadodevine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋