Medical Malpractice FAQs

What do you do to determine if I have a medical malpractice case?

Pre-suit is a term used by the legal profession to determine the viability of your case. What this means is that before you file an action, our medical malpractice lawyers must collect any and all pertinent medical records to be reviewed by a qualified medical expert. After reviewing the evidence, if the medical expert determines that medical malpractice occurred, a notice of claim is prepared and forwarded to the responsible party or parties. The expert will prepare a report that outlines the medical negligence and damage in the case. A demand can be made on the responsible party to attempt a pre-suit settlement. However, in most instances, the demands are denied, and a lawsuit is then filed. Some lawsuits can last years.

How much money will my medical malpractice case cost and who will have to pay these costs?

A large amount of research is required and many experts may be utilized in a medical malpractice case. The amount of money required to litigate can be very significant. An average case may cost about $30,000. A complicated case could cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Remember that your case is unique and very important to our medical malpractice lawyers. The full extent of the costs will not be known until the case is resolved. SCHORR LAW FIRM will advance the costs for your case. You will be required to pay the firm for costs in your case only if you win - and the costs will come out of your winnings.

Will my medical malpractice case go to trial?

Our medical malpractice lawyers will work to achieve the best possible result for you based on the information we gather about your case. If your case will achieve a better result from a settlement, we will work toward a reasonable settlement. If your case would best be resolved in trial, we are fully prepared to proceed to trial with the most serious of cases. Because we are working together with you, your input on how to proceed will be of utmost importance.

Is mediation an option and if so what does it entail?

Yes. Mediation will take place prior to the case proceeding to trial. Each side appears with their lawyer before a mediator, whom is often an attorney practicing in the community or a retired judge. Both sides will present their case to the mediator. The mediator will then try to get both sides to agree to a settlement. If the both parties cannot settle the case during mediation, the case then proceeds to trial. All information contained in the mediation conferences is confidential and cannot be used in trial.

How long will it take to resolve my medical malpractice case?

An average case will take approximately one to two years to resolve depending on the complexity of the issues involved, and the trial court‘s docket. From start to finish, our medical malpractice lawyers will fight aggressively and diligently for your legal entitlements.

What is my next step?

If you have a possible claim against a hospital or medical professional, the medical malpractice lawyers at SCHORR LAW FIRM are ready to help you. Speak with one of our experienced attorneys today. Call 1-866-456-0100 for Free Consultation.

The Schorr Law firm, located in Garland, Texas, represents clients from throughout the DFW Metroplex in family law, personal injury, medical malpractice and bankruptcy. The practice includes Dallas County, Collin County, Rockwall County, and Denton County as well as cities such as Richardson, Plano, Garland, Mesquite, McKinney, Frisco, Coppell, Denton, Grand Prairie, Irving, DeSoto, Duncanville, Allen, Lewisville, Rowlett, Carrollton, Lancaster, Hutchins, Terrell and Rockwall.