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09 Jun, 2013 by R.e. powell
We could not be more happy with a devastating situation. When someone you love gets into an accident and it takes their life, Jim Thorson and Gill Switalla, (of Thorson, Switalla, Mondock and Sneed) become part of your family. They worked for us as if it was their personal loved one that was lost. Jim personally could not have understood our pain and the reality of medical bills afterwards. To lose your parent at the hands of an uninsured 17 year old is bewildering. Jim Thorson took a hot-mess and bent but never broke on our case. We won but would rather have our father back. Jim and his office will stop at nothing to get just-due in what is fair, honest and right! We thank you from our hearts...
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26 Aug, 2015 by Kim
Mr. Tor is an excellent lawyer.He is honest and is NEVER too busy to talk or take your phone calls.We hired him for a medical malpractice suit for our Loving Mom.I can now sleep at night for he told me the news I longed to hear.I felt as though I had known him my whole life,can't say I have ever met someone so caring.He was truly a Godsend to me and my family.
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25 Nov, 2022 by Keith
I had some ambivalence about consulting an attorney for my accident, however, Jim proved to be well worth the investment. He went to bat for me and arranged for a fair settlement with the insurance company of the at-fault party. He put me at ease and was very patient explaining everything and I really cannot recommend him enough. Thank you, sir.
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05 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
I was very impressed with the amount of time Mr. Snead spent on my case. He had brought to light a few things I had never considered before. Very well prepared and knowledgable of my type of situation and explained everything I needed to know in detail. I will call Mr. Snead if I ever need any kind of legal help again. Thanks Jeff.
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12 Dec, 2020 by Ronda
He is very down to earth and explains everything about your case. May be young but he knows what he’s doing
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02 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
My family and I were very fortunate to be referred to Dennis Lansdowne and team after an automobile accident a few years ago. His professionalism, demeanor, expertise and experience provided confidence and comfort with both legal and personal decisions surrounding the matter at hand. For this reason and so many more, we highly recommend Dennis Lansdowne!
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04 Feb, 2011 by Lynne
David Miraldi's respresentation of my case was done with the highest regard of standards, ethics and due diligence. Mr. Miraldi showed class in his delivery in the courtroom, as well as, a knowledge of the law and details of my case. Our case was ruled in our favor. He was very dedicated to the details of presentation and communication to me as a client. I highly recommend David Miraldi of Miraldi and Barrett.
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09 Jun, 2021 by Paul
I engaged Mr. Dugan's services multiple times for our medical group over the last 35 years. He brings a clear and well defined perspective that results in good decisions. Not every case is a "winner" but we have routinely outperformed our expectations. He knows when to fight and when to settle and his judgement is impeccable. He is easy to talk with, knowledgeable, creative and you can count on him to be your aggressive advocate while at the same time giving you perspective. When you really want someone to count on, Sean Dugan Esq will be in your corner.
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23 Jan, 2020 by Moemoney
Scott has been my Attorney for many years. He has handled my legal matters, from the simple to the complex; and for each one, he always upheld the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Scott is not perfect. He made mistakes and paid for them. He is NOT the man who made those mistakes. No. He is a much better man. He went through the fire and emerged, a better, more purified person. He was ALWAYS a Great Attorney. I don’t want someone who thinks they are BETTER than me... I want an Attorney who understands, EXACTLY, what I, and my family are enduring, and will see me safely through the storm. That, person, my friends, is Attorney Scott. Cochran
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27 Sep, 2012 by Suzanne
Yes, he is of the "old time" where you truely cared about people or at least he did, he will go to all lenghts to prove a valid case. He is over talkative but guess that is a lawyer. If you have a ture medical case, he is your lawyer, -- he doesn't just research, he goes and talks to Dr. from Duke, to what ever he needs to do. Again, it is the old attitude you do what is important, love what you do and sleep because you did everything you could do to help.
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20 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Have hired him and recommended him to others. He is the best.
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21 Jul, 2016 by M
While my case has not as yet concluded, I believe that I can provide an accurate and forthright review of attorney Matt Gammons as he has worked on my case for several years and to date. I can state. unequivocally, that Matt Gammons, a partner with Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum P.C. on Wall Street in Manhattan, is the epitome of an attorney. A most knowledgeable counselor, he is also most ethical, sincere and honest as well as he is respectful and a gentleman. In working your case he takes his role as your advocate most seriously, listens to you and does his very best to keep you advised and informed regarding the status of your case. He takes the time to return your phone calls and discuss your case with you. His heartfelt compassion for your loss and his zealous fight for justice, be it for you or for your loved one, is what defines the man. While I do not know what the outcome of my case will be, what I do know is that Matt Gammons has given his "all" to my case. What I do know is that he has done and continues to do his very best on my behalf, per my loved one. I am very grateful and appreciative of Matt Gammons' expertise, guidance and persistence regarding my case and therefore, without reservation, I highly recommend Matt Gammons to anyone who is seeking "the best".
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26 Jul, 2010 by Michael
Manner is a first-rate attorney. He is honest, fair, and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him, and I will continue to use his services when needed.
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28 Mar, 2018 by Dr kaplan
Marcia is the most honest kind and intelligent lawyer I have known. Because of this, she is the trustee of my estate
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28 Jan, 2015 by Kimberly
In addition to being extremely understanding and empathetic concerning my issue, Larry went above and beyond for me. He was prompt in returning phone calls and e-mails, diligent in ensuring I was up to speed and knowledgeable about my matter, and very personable at every meeting. I was satisfied with the outcome of my case, and will be sure to recommend him should a friend or family member ever find herself in need of legal help. He was also conveniently located and willing to work around my schedule. I'd give Lawrence Peskin an A+.
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04 Dec, 2015 by William
William T. Powers here. Several years ago my son suffered a catastrophic brain injury ( TBI) in a fall. I retained attorney Lawrence B. Goldhirsch and his lawfirm Weitz and Luxenberg to represent me on behalf of my injured son. Litigation to recover compensation for my injured son was recently settled very satisfactorily. There were two appeals to higher courts over a liability issue. This case was settled as a Jury was being selected. Throughout the case, Larry B. Goldhirsch kept me apprised of each step and treated any questions I had respectfully. His sense of humor helped as well. I highly recommend Lawrence B. Goldhirsch. William
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07 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
I went into this whole process without a clue of what to expect but Ken and his team eased me through it all. Excellent service from these folks! Highly recommended!
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24 May, 2015 by Marjorie
After working with him for 4 years, I am honored to write this review of his impressive performance in and out of the courtroom. I have been inspired by his high level of professionalism. From the time I first met him, I always felt confident of his ability to represent me. Since I am in my eighties, I was pleased that he was patient, understanding, and compassionate working with me. He always made me feel that my input was valuable, both in and out of the courtroom. He entered the courtroom well-armed with his knowledge from years of research in the form of phone calls, live interviews, and online information. His fabulous opening statement captivated both the jury and the defense, leaving them on the edges of their chairs. To show the jury the exact measurements, he had life-size photos as well as props to demonstrate the relationship of the size of my tumors compared to the original size of my breasts. From his exceptional delivery, I knew he had the knowledge, the desire, and the integrity to win my case. I knew he had anticipated every possible argument the defense could present. I was impressed by his creative resourcefulness, not only for gathering evidence but also for his ability to build hope in his clients. I felt he was totally committed to my case, regardless of the time and expense required. I never doubted that he had my best interests in every decision he made. Although he was 3 time zones away, he was always with me--through emails and phone calls--as if he was right next door. He flew here 7 times, never worrying about the cost or the personal inconvenience. His mastery of multi-media equipment showed his superiority over the defense. After the trial, even they were impressed enough to ask him about the equipment he used. He kept the jurors' interest by breaking down all medical terms, so anyone could understand them. Even with his hands literally tied behind his back, he stayed focus to win the case. When he was not allowed to show the jury the pre-recorded depositions containing winning evidence, he demonstrated honesty and integrity by letting me voluntarily drop the case to prevent years of appeal, due to my age and health. He deserves the highest possible rating because he is intelligent without being arrogant. He is knowledgeable and has great people skills. I was always proud to have him represent me. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone. Most of all, I am grateful for all the time and expense he went through flying to many states to gather depositions from witnesses and medical experts. I believe he is the best attorney, not just in the United States, but in the world. Without reservation, I believe he should receive the highest rating because he definitely surpasses all the necessary requirements in every category.
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05 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
David represented mu husband and me in a medical malpractice case that went to trial. We won the case and were awarded a sizeable amount by the jury. David is aggressive, energetic and knowledgeable, and his so-counsel and office staff are competent and kind. We highly recommend him.
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02 Jan, 2014 by Samuel
Curt handled two auto cases for me and my family and always returned our calls in a timely manner. We would recommend him for a personal injury case.
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06 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Brant is helpful and responsive. He has tried many cases across the country. He cares about his clients and treats judges and opposing counsel with respect. First class trial attorney.
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03 Nov, 2016 by Elizabeth
Exceptional service and I appreciated the communication highly recommend Ryan!
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24 May, 2021 by Dan
Professional, Caring, and Attentive it was worth saying twice. The title should say it all! About five years ago I was nearly killed in a workplace accident (2016). The accident left me in a scary place to say the least. When I was introduced to Peter my case had been started by another attorney. Long story short, Peter sat patiently while I rambled on about what happened to me. He formulated a general plan to start and presented it to me in a way that I could understand. Peter is a down to earth person that was always attentive and made me feel like I was his only client. I could go on and on about Peter Cerilli, but the bottom line is, read the title again and then make the call and let Peter do what he does best. Peter, thank you for helping me get through a few of my dark times (you were more than my lawyer and I can never repay you). Peter, you did the right thing for me even if it wasn't best for you. You always did what was best for me and my family. THANK YOU!
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22 Jun, 2017 by Michele
Patrick Barry was always available, considerate, trustworthy, professional, and compassionate. He was kind to my daughter as well as sensitive to her bearing the tragic loss of her brother. We achieved some sense of justice for my son and now continue the process to heal from our devastating loss.
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02 May, 2017 by Clint
Mark is far and away the finest dedicated attorney. For 18 months he meticulously prepared our case. He was more than thoroughly prepared with in-depth knowledge of our case when the day of reckoning came with our arbitration hearing. The decision reflected his diligence. Mark is a superb attorney and a true gentleman.
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02 Mar, 2021 by Ted
Kristin Pettey is an amazing attorney. While only 10% of her business falls within the family law side, I myself was going through a complex divorce to include an unreasonable ex-spouse as they were on their third attorney when our case closed. Family law is very difficult in general to deal with and I found when dealing with attorney's in the family law realm that a lot of them are not trustworthy, or at least I myself felt they did not have my interests at heart. I had family law issues in multiple states, which made it complex; Kristin took on my Rhode Island case. Working with Kristin compared to other family law attorney's that I have in the past was a night and day difference. Kristin was a zealous advocate, an extremely competent attorney, and overall a pleasure to work with. She told it to me straight and I trusted the advice that she gave me. Overall I felt happy with the outcome of the case because of her actions. Keep in mind that if you are going through family law litigation, you must accept and understand that your outcome is limited by what the state accepts as fair. Kristin will do what she can to defend your rights and what is fair. If you heed her advice, even if you do not like it, you can expect your case with her to go as smoothly as possible. My ex attempted many different strategies to get the most she possibly could out of our case, buty Kristin was able to turn these to our advantage and she set me up for success. Over the year+ that I worked with her as we were approaching a final court date I felt very confident that it would go positively for me because of her advice and hard work. In the end, my ex came around and we were able to obtain a consent decree. Mine is not normal; it has a lot of nuances in it because of the gamesmanship that my ex attempted to play. I feel very comfortable moving forward in our consent decree and that my current and future interests are looked after. I also look forward to coming to Kristin in the future as things change, and the decree needs to be modified. In sum, I highly recommend Kristin, you can’t go wrong. I would expect her quality of advocacy to be just as high in her other areas of practice, no matter if it is family law, medical malpractice, or litigation.
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01 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Polacek is incredibly professional and gets the job done right the first time. If I ever needed an attorney again, he would be the first person I go to. Goes above and beyond for all clients!
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09 Jun, 2014 by Paul
Attorney David Morowitz represented me in a legal matter and I found him to be an exellent lawyer. He knew the law and knew my case very well. He got me a great settlement. He always returned my calls. I would highly recommend him.
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23 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Anthony Buglio handled my case after a car accident. He was patient, understanding and made sure he explained everything to me. He assured me that he would take care of all aspects of the case. If I had any questions, he would call me back in a timely fashion and always kept me informed about the case. Anthony provided me with peace of mind knowing that he had handled many cases like mine in the past and has been very successful. It was a pleasure dealing with Anthony and I would highly recommend him to any of my friends. Anthony, thank you for the great job you did.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Longxiu wu
Kelley Grant had helped me to handle the eviction smoothly. Especially Patricia who guided me step by step through the whole process. She communicated and review all the steps quickly and clearly, to avoid any mistakes. I am so happy with her services.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Aye namasaka
Kelley Grant & Tanis has truly figured it out. They have a great attitude of service. They guide and help you during the process. Excellent positive approach. They have a special person, Carrie, who communicates with the client regularly during the title transfer period. We appreciate her willingness to help us solve problems we may encounter. Patricia was excellent to work with; knowledgeable, efficient and considerate. Jerron is not only an excellent lawyer but also personable. A rare combination in this profession. Overall this is a company that understands why they are in business. To serve the customer!! So many companies miss this point. We highly recommend this company for any title or other real estate related legal services.
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20 Sep, 2024 by Alejandro i. velez, esq.
I recently had the opportunity to work alongside Kelley Grant and Tanis PA on two different (and unrelated) matters. Ms. Della Joseph and Mr. Corey Carano are both assets to this firm. This law firm displayed professionalism, courtesy, and exceptional legal acumen. They were thorough, responsive, and always on top of every detail, which made working with them a pleasure. Highly recommend them!
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What a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Do for You

A medical malpractice lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence or misconduct of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals. These lawyers assist in cases where a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. Medical malpractice cases can involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other forms of medical negligence.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to improper medical treatment, a medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your legal options, file a lawsuit, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.

When Should I Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

Hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is essential if you’ve been seriously injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider or institution. Situations where you should seek legal representation include:

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: If a doctor fails to diagnose or delays diagnosing a medical condition, leading to harm or progression of the illness.
  • Surgical errors: Harm resulting from surgical mistakes such as operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the body, or performing unnecessary procedures.
  • Medication errors: Injuries caused by prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, or mistakes made by pharmacists in dispensing drugs.
  • Birth injuries: Injuries to a newborn due to medical negligence during labor and delivery, such as failing to perform a timely C-section or improper use of delivery instruments.
  • Anesthesia errors: Complications arising from improperly administered anesthesia, which can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Inadequate follow-up or aftercare: Suffering due to lack of proper monitoring or care after a medical procedure, leading to complications.
  • Hospital or nursing home negligence: Harm caused by the negligence of hospital staff, nurses, or administrators who failed to provide adequate care.

Medical malpractice cases are complex, and hiring a lawyer early can help ensure your rights are protected and your case is handled effectively.

What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?

A medical malpractice lawyer provides various legal services to help injured patients hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Their responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating your case: Reviewing medical records and consulting with experts to determine if you have a viable claim based on the standard of care and harm suffered.
  • Filing a lawsuit: Initiating legal action by filing a complaint against the responsible parties in the appropriate court.
  • Gathering evidence: Collecting medical records, expert testimonies, and other relevant evidence to build a strong case.
  • Negotiating with insurance companies: Working to secure a fair settlement that compensates you for your injuries without the need for a trial.
  • Litigating in court: Representing you during trial proceedings if a settlement cannot be reached, presenting evidence and arguing your case.
  • Calculating damages: Assessing the full extent of your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
  • Handling expert testimony: Coordinating with medical experts who can testify on how the standard of care was breached and how it led to your injuries.

How Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers Paid?

Most medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if they recover compensation for you. Key aspects of this payment structure include:

  • Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer's fee is typically between 25% and 40% of the settlement or award.
  • No upfront costs: You do not pay any legal fees unless the lawyer successfully recovers compensation on your behalf.
  • Case expenses: Costs for expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, and court fees may be deducted from your settlement or award in addition to the lawyer's fee.

Always discuss the fee arrangement during your initial consultation to understand your financial obligations.

How Much Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is usually based on a contingency fee model. General estimates include:

  • Contingency fee: Lawyers typically charge between 25% and 40% of the total recovery amount.
  • Case expenses: Additional costs such as expert witness fees and court expenses can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the case complexity.

Ensure you receive a clear explanation of all potential fees and expenses before proceeding with your case.

Top Questions to Ask a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Before hiring a medical malpractice lawyer, consider asking the following questions:

  1. What experience do you have with medical malpractice cases like mine?
    Confirm the lawyer has a successful track record with similar cases.
  2. How do you charge for your services?
    Understand the contingency fee percentage and any additional costs you may incur.
  3. What is the likelihood of success in my case?
    Seek an honest assessment of your case's strengths and potential challenges.
  4. How long will the process take?
    Get an estimate of the timeline for settling or taking the case to trial.
  5. Will you handle my case personally?
    Ensure you know who will be managing your case and their level of involvement.
  6. Have you worked with expert witnesses?
    Verify the lawyer's experience in collaborating with medical experts essential for your case.

How to Check the Credibility of a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:

  • Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association for their license and any disciplinary actions.
  • Review their experience: Look for specialization in medical malpractice and a history of successful cases.
  • Read client reviews: Consult platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for testimonials and ratings.
  • Ask for references: Request contact information of previous clients willing to discuss their experience.
  • Check professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Association for Justice (AAJ) indicates a commitment to the field.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:

  • Medical records: All documents related to your treatment and injury.
  • Evidence of harm: Photos, medical bills, and records of lost wages.
  • Communication records: Any correspondence with healthcare providers or institutions.
  • List of healthcare providers: Names and contact information of all involved medical personnel.
  • Questions for the lawyer: A prepared list to address all your concerns.
  • Timeline of events: A detailed chronology of your medical care and the issues encountered.

Being well-prepared helps the lawyer assess your case accurately and advise you on the best course of action.

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