What are the steps taken by an attorney experienced in medical malpractice in order to properly evaluate a potential claim?
An experienced attorney would normally take the following initial steps: • An interview of the patient or surviving family member would be conducted to obtain the facts of the medical care and injury as well as any suspicions about possible acts of medical malpractice. The nature and extent of the losses or damages incurred as a result of the injury would be discussed. During the interview, it would also be important to obtain a relatively complete medical history of the patient. • The relevant medical records would be obtained. These would primarily focus on the period surrounding the possible medical malpractice, but would also include subsequent and prior records of importance. • An appropriately qualified medical expert or experts would be selected to review the facts and records and to consult with the attorney on the medical issues of the standard of care and the causation of any injury or death. This step is mandated by statutory law in the State of Florida. • The attorney would
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