I sent an Autopsy Report, Medical Records, ans a Toxicoligy Report to an Attorney. His firm reviewed them and He told me that they viewed it as Suspicious, but wanted to let another Attorney outside their Firm to look at them and give his opinion. well the other Attorney said he was also suspicious so they sent them to a Medical Doctor for Review. My question is why won't he tell me anything more, is it that he's being Thorough or is he in over his head?
2006-11-08 05:19:23 · 4 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He is doing exactly as he should.
These cases can cost a firm a fortune to pursue and he needs to make sure that taking this case on is a good financial decision, meaning that not only is it a good case that they can reasonably expect to win on but also that the recovery involved will be sufficient to justify the time and expense involved in taking it on.
He can't do that without an informed opinion on the facts involved.
What more are you expecting him to tell you? He will either agree to represent you or decline based upon the others opinion weighed against his risk factors. And even if he declines to represent you, it doesn't necessarily mean that your case isn't worth pursuing in general. It just means that it isn't worth it to him. If he feels you have no case period, he will tell you that also.
2006-11-08 05:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me that he is being thorough, which, if you are asking him to prove malpractice and/or negligence, is definitely in your favor, as these types of charges are historically difficult to prove beyond a reasonabale doubt. I don't think there's anything wrong or questionable about your attorney asking a colleague to review the file, and there certainly isn't anything wrong or questionable with him referring the file to a professional like an M.D., whose evalution will be integral to the case. I would speak with him soon, to get him to give you a status to date, and ask him his honest assessment of all findings, and whether or not he believes that the case can be successfully brought to trial. You are, after all, paying him (unless this is a contingency case), and all the hours he spends consulting with other professionals will ultimately be billed to you (meaning a reduction in any settlement amount, after he deducts for his fees), and, as such, you are entitled to regular, lay-language updates of where things stand. To say "he won't tell me anything" is a bit of a concern, but, he may just be waiting for a complete enough picture before he fills you in. I'd push for something from him, though.
I'm sorry for your loss and wish you luck.
2006-11-08 13:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is being thourough. u should be happy your attorney sent it to another attorney for a second opinion.
2006-11-08 13:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's hope he is being thorough.
I'm sorry for your loss.
2006-11-08 13:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by bess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋