Atlanta Malpractice Settlement

Getting Help before you Settle

In some Atlanta, Georgia medical malpractice cases it is obvious that a hospital or doctor was negligent. In these cases, the hospital or doctor may offer the medical malpractice victim a settlement. The negligent party may even encourage you not to retain a lawyer. Although you may be tempted to take a quick settlement, it is better to step back for a moment and think. The Cochran Firm Atlanta is the choice for many people looking for a medical malpractice law firm in Atlanta, Georgia with extensive experience representing those injured by a doctor, nurse, dentist or other health care professional.

The negligent party wants to pay the least amount possible. The negligent hospital or doctor knows they have to pay, but they want to pay the least amount possible. They are looking out for their best interests only.

In some cases, the amount that would be paid to your lawyer will be deducted from your settlement. In this case, wouldn’t it be better to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side? Without an attorney, how do you know if you are getting a fair settlement? How do you know your rights are not being violated? How do you know your settlement will be enough?

The truth is that the hospital will have legal representation no matter what, so why shouldn’t you?

There may be medical malpractice liens on your settlement. If you have medical insurance and your insurance company paid for all or part of the treatment given by the negligent party then your insurance company will be entitled to be paid back all or part of the money that was paid out for your treatment. If you do not pay your insurance company back you could be charged with a crime.

In these cases, it is important to have legal representation before you accept your settlement. Your attorney will know if there will be any liens that will need to be repaid and the amount of each lien. Your lawyer will have the experience to work to eliminate the liens or reduce the amount that will need to be repaid to the insurance companies.

Are you sure you are getting a fair deal?

Practicing medicine is not easy. No two medical cases are exactly the same and a treatment that could work to cure one patient may not work for someone else. The same is true for medical malpractice cases. Though cases may be similar, no two cases are exactly the same. A settlement may be offered based upon the payout to another victim with a similar case. What if the other victim earned less money? Your lost wage compensation should be based on your earnings and not the earnings of another with a similar case. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can ensure you are being treated fairly and that your rights as a medical malpractice victim are not violated.

What if your case ends up going to court?

In some cases, a settlement cannot be reached or the negligent party fails to claim fault. An attorney who has represented you and your case from the start will have an easier time representing you due to the complete knowledge of your case. The smallest mistake in your case could result in forfeiture of any settlement.

Call The Cochran Firm of Atlanta today toll-free at 866.549.0562 for your free malpractice consultation or send us an email using our quick contact form and we will respond promptly.

If you are facing a legal issue and need help, please contact us. There is no fee or obligation for the first consultation.