FAQ Category: Medical Malpractice

What are the costs of a medical malpractice case?

There are many different fee structures that can apply to a medical malpractice case, although most attorneys who practice in this field offer a contingency fee agreement, where the attorney will take a percentage of the settlement amount or jury award. There are additional costs that are incurred throughout the…

What are the odds of success?

Although there is no way to guarantee a particular outcome, it is possible to analyze past cases in order to make some educated guesses about the likelihood of various outcomes. However, past success is no predictor of future results. No medical malpractice attorney should promise a specific result. At Stern…

Will my case take a long time?

There are many factors that go into this analysis. The building of a case requires a significant investment of time. This is based on obtaining all medical records, going through the discovery process, including depositions, enlisting the assistance of medical experts who can testify about standards of care and the…