My friend is a doctor and needs a defense lawyer in a Medical Malpractice case Please?

[ned]

ANy good suggestions in California Please?

[doran]

THE best way to find a lawyer is by word of mouth. Ask your: family, friends, coworkers, anyone you might know in the same situation, etc.

OR

Call your local (usually county) bar association. Ask for names of attorneys that handle Medical Malpractice Defense.

When you call the law office(s), insist on speaking with the Lawyer. Just tell the Secretary the main idea of your matter - do not tell all the little details of your matter to the Secretary - save the details for the Attorney. When you get the Lawyer on the phone line, ask him/her:

- Do they give >>>FREE, initial consultations for the FIRST meeting? (most do, but not all - you have to ask, don't assume)
- How much do they charge (per hour)?
- Could you make payments on your account?
- Can they help you? OR Refer you to someone who can help you?

Good luck.





(This is based on my knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Seeking advice over the Internet is not a good idea - the field of Law is too complex for that. Please be careful and do your research.)

[kenway]

Look it up in the yellow pages. Who uses phone books anymore? Look it up on the yellow pages online. In Canada, it's called the yellow pages. (lists all the businesses in the region). I'm not sure of the name in the US.

[rushford79]

In Australia MDA [Medical Defence Advocate] is a defence body that protects its members from malpractice cases. Doctors pay a yearly fee for this service.
Im sure there would be similar in the US.