Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring a Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney
Choosing the right Virginia medical malpractice attorney to represent you is no easy task. Flipping through the huge attorney section in the Yellow Pages doesn’t really provide you with any insight. You might as well close your eyes and randomly point to an ad.
One of the most important decisions that you will make when it comes to the outcome of your case has to do with selecting a lawyer. Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer Ben Glass provides a list of great questions to ask any potential candidate in his book, The Truth About Lawyer Advertising. These are things that you should find out before hiring someone.
You may be worried that you will offend an attorney with your series of questions, but the truth is that most lawyers will not be insulted. Instead, they will most likely welcome them, because it shows that you have taken the time to educate yourself.
The list that is included in the book is quite extensive, but here is a brief sample of what you should inquire about when talking with a medical malpractice lawyer:
1. How many years have you been in practice?
2. Do you have actual experience handling my type of case?
3. Where can I read about your other cases?
4. Are you listed in Best Lawyers in America®?
5. Are you board certified by any state or nationally recognized organization?
To obtain the full list of questions, order your copy of Ben’s book at http://www.thetruthaboutlawyerads.com/. The book is free for Virginia residents.