5 Considerations Before Hiring a Hip Replacement Lawyer

If you’ve suffered pain, impaired movement, or other injury after undergoing hip replacement surgery, the attorneys at the Rottenstein Law Group encourage you to consider the following before you choose a hip replacement lawyer to represent you:

Do the lawyers have extensive experience trying hip replacement cases?

It is imperative that a hip replacement lawyer have enough practical trial experience with cases that are the same or similar to yours. A defendant’s legal team will be more likely to settle if they truly believe that your representatives are willing to take them to court and are known for winning.

Does the law firm handle anything besides personal injury cases?

Many law firms that bill themselves as “general practitioners” don’t have the depth of specific experience required to manage complex cases involving medical corporations and their defective products.

How, and how often, will the hip replacement lawyer update you on your case?

You have the right to know up front how your lawyer will keep you informed on the progress of your case, whether it’s through meetings, telephone calls, emails, etc. You should also have a clear understanding of how frequently these updates will be provided.

Who are the members of the law firm’s staff?

You should find out who will be working on your case. Will it be one specific hip replacement lawyer or a staff of attorneys? Also ask what the members of the firm’s staff are responsible for with regard to your case. Which one(s) should you contact if you have any questions? How and when can they best be reached?

What are the fees and other expenses associated with a case like yours? How will they be paid?

You should be able to get an up front answer to this reasonable question without hesitation. A personal injury attorney’s fee is usually described as a percentage of the amount of the settlement or judgment ultimately reached for your claims. If the quote is a very low amount, 25 percent or less, you should question whether you are being told the full amount. Conversely, the percentage should not be unreasonably high, e.g. 50 percent or more of your total winnings.

Hip replacement claims require the attention of lawyers with experience, knowledge, and proven records of success. Make sure you ask all of the necessary questions before selecting your hip replacement lawyer.