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1. Will I have to go through a trial in court before my
case is finished?
Not necessarily. While some cases do require a formal
trial proceeding, many of our cases are settled before
they go to court.
2. I’ve heard that lawsuits take a long time. Is that
true with malpractice cases?
Malpractice cases don’t necessarily take any longer than
other cases, but doctors, hospitals, and insurance
companies often try to drag them out. Malpractice claims
are often delayed because the doctor or hospital knows
they will ultimately have to pay. In other words, they
know that they made a horrible mistake. We work hard to
prevent these delays.
3. I know lawyers can be expensive. How does your firm
charge?
You pay nothing unless and until we recover money for
you. Our fee is a percentage of that recovery.
4. I have no idea how much money I should ask for or
expect. What kind of expenses are typically included in
a settlement?
A typical Texas medical malpractice claim will include
compensation for pain and suffering, payment of medical
expenses for treating the injury caused by the
malpractice and reimbursement for any past, present or
future financial losses that you have incurred as a
result of the malpractice.
5. It’s taken me several months to work up the nerve to
do anything about my situation. Am I running out of time
to file a lawsuit against my doctor?
You may still have time, but please contact my firm as
soon as possible. We know what to do.
6. Nothing serious has happened to me yet, but I’m
beginning to question my doctor’s care. What can I do to
prevent malpractice?
An excellent question. We wish more people would ask
this. Our advice to you is to listen to your body. If
your doctor tells you that you’re fine, but you don’t
feel fine, make another appointment. As you’re listening
to your body, educate yourself on what’s happening. Use
the library and the Internet to find out about your
symptoms and what tests are usually run for them.
Have your doctor write everything down. If your doctor
denies you a particular test or a referral to a
specialist, have the doctor explain in writing the
reason for the denial. If the doctor won’t write it
down, call The Law Office of Kerry H. Collins and
Associates promptly for recommendations on how to
proceed with this doctor.
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Kerry H. Collins & Associates
1301 Ballinger Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 335-9700
Fax: (817) 335-3669
Email:
info@kerrycollinslaw.com
Toll Free: 1-877-988-1603
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