New York Malpractice Attorneys - A Dime a Dozen?

As with anything else, you're taking your chances if you let your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages, and I suppose we could add that in these more modern times, you're taking at least as big a risk if you let your fingers do the 'googling' through the web pages. That's not to say it isn't a good idea to check the website of the malpractice attorney you are considering to represent you, but there are better ways to find a malpractice attorney, especially if you're looking for one in as densely a populated attorney area as New York.

Certainly, if you know someone who has had a malpractice case successfully settled, especially in the field of physician cancer malpractice, it would be a good referral from which to start your search. The person who has had the experience can advise you as to the personality of the attorney, the kinds of questions he or she might ask you so you can prepare in advance of a consultation, and other reasons why the attorney comes recommended besides the outcome of the litigation. If you don't know anyone who has been involved with such a lawsuit, then it is advisable that you ask for a referral from an attorney that you know and respect who practices in another area of law and who can also be helpful in finding you a good malpractice attorney in the maze of the many who practice in New York.

The attorney should be as specialized in the field as possible with credentials and a good reputation. Some people say that the law school from which they graduated is an important aspect to consider, but unless the attorney is relatively young, and this might also indicate lack of important experience, the law school should not impact your choice as much as how successful your potential representation has been in settlements involving similar cases, so ask a lot of questions. Keep in mind that most malpractice cases are paid on contingency with a portion of the damages collected as your attorney's compensation. Finding an attorney specializing in cancer malpractice cases in a larger law firm where the attorney is not going to compromise the time and attention he pays to your case because another case has the potential for a larger monetary settlement is another advisable consideration in your search.