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When you’re the victim of medical malpractice, your ability to file a claim for damages is essential to your recovery. However, like filing any other type of insurance claim, this is a complex process, and the insurance company can’t always be trusted to help you. An attorney can help cut through the majority of this complexity. Here’s a closer look at how hiring legal representation increases your chances of a favorable outcome.

What Are the Benefits of Having a Lawyer in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

1. Negotiating With Insurance Companies

When you file a malpractice claim, the insurance company will be eager to settle quickly and will try to convince you that doing so is in your own best interests. However, they’re really trying to save money by convincing you to accept a settlement offer that’s likely less than fair.

Your lawyer will negotiate for a more appropriate settlement on your behalf. Be sure to speak with an attorney as early in the process as possible—if you accept a low offer beforehand, there may be nothing they can do for you.

2. Submitting Paperwork

Filing a claim involves a lot of documentation and paperwork, all of which must be completed and submitted in a timely manner. The main reason claims are rejected is that paperwork is either incomplete or incorrect, or documents aren’t submitted before the deadlines.

An experienced personal injury attorney will go over the paperwork with you to ensure it’s correctly completed and submitted on time.

3. Estimating the Value of the Claim 

Medical MalpracticeWhether you’re seeking damages for yourself or filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one who died as the result of medical malpractice, the value of the claim must be accurately assessed. Attorneys experienced in handling these types of cases know what the various types of damages are worth, so their calculations will hold up in the settlement process or if the case goes to court.

4. Taking Your Case to Court

When you hire a lawyer early in the claims process to help you negotiate a fairer settlement, they’ll be familiar with the facts of your case. If negotiations aren’t successful, however, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit in civil court against the insurance company. 

Since a statute of limitations, or a time limit, does apply to these types of claims, having a lawyer who is already familiar with your claim can save valuable time. Your attorney will already be prepared to file the complaint in court before the statute of limitations expires.

 

Filing a medical malpractice claim can become especially complex due to the medical and legal concepts that must be addressed. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Gregory S. Young Co., L.P.A. has the expertise to handle these types of claims and fight for the fair compensation you deserve. Their dedicated and personal attention begins with a free initial consultation, which you can schedule by visiting their website or by calling (513) 721-1077.

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