If you're the victim of medical malpractice, you have an uphill battle to fight. Of all types of personal injury cases, these are some of the hardest to win. To find a lawyer who can help you through the process, you'll need to do more than Google “lawyers near me.” The best way to find a qualified professional who will handle your case well is to do your research. By asking the right questions beforehand, you can get a sense of your lawyer's capabilities and of the process of pursuing a medical malpractice suit.

Below are a few areas to inquire about:

1. Qualifications

Has your lawyer handled cases like yours before? How much experience do they have with medical malpractice? Have they taught or published papers on the subject? What's their track record in the field? The best way to predict how your lawyer will do with your case is to look at their background in the subject as well as their success rate.

2. Timeframe

Your lawyer should be able to give you an estimate for how long your lawsuit will take, as some can take half of a decade to complete. While many factors affect the time frame, including investigations, depositions, and finding experts who’ll attest to the validity of your claims, it's important to have some idea of what you're committing to so you can decide whether you're up to the task.

3. Representation

At a larger law firm, the attorney you speak to may not be the one who actually handles your case. Clarify who will be representing you, and decide whether you're comfortable with the qualifications of that person.

4. Expectations

Based on the particulars of your case, your lawyer should be able to tell you what to expect. How likely are you to win? What kind of payout would make sense? If the answers to these questions aren't favorable, it may not be worth pursuing the case. An experienced lawyer will not take cases without a decent chance of success.

If you have a case, Ibold & O’Brien in Chardon, OH, offer experienced representation in medical malpractice and other personal injury cases. Since 1980, they’ve built a reputation for quality legal guidance, and they will fight to win the compensation you deserve. To arrange a consultation, call (440) 285-3511 today or reach out online.