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I have a medical malpractice case. Will an attorney take fees, etc out of the settlement as I can't afford to pay up front?

Asked over 2 years ago - Los Angeles, CA

I was misdiagnosed 4 times by a physicians asst. in a dermatology office over a period of 8 months. Due to the misdiagnosis, I had to have Mohs and reconstructive surgery on my nose and will require additional treatment for the scarring and to correct the shape of my nose. Will a medical malpractice attorney represent me and just take a percentage and fees from the settlement as I can't afford to pay up front?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Car / Auto Accident Lawyer in Chatsworth, CA.
My firm handles medical malpractice cases. We usually take these cases on a contingency basis, no money out of your pocket unless we recover for you.

You may call me for a free consultation at 800-816-1529 ext. 1.
Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Attorney Website
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Answered over 2 years ago. Business Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.
Sometimes lawyers advance costs in medical malpractice cases. These cases are often expensive since they involve paying medical experts, and are against well-funded doctors and their insurers. Your case needs to be good from both a liability and a damages standpoint to get a lawyer to take it, and it has to be very good for a lawyer to take it and advance the costs.

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Answered over 2 years ago. Medical Malpractice Attorney in Temecula, CA.
This would be a contingency case, meaning no money up front, and the case costs would be advanced by an attorney.

Hope this helps.

John M.
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Answered over 2 years ago. Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento, CA.
Most malpractice cases are taken on contingent fee basis, based upon the Statute called MICRA. Please contact a medical malpractice attorney in your town immediately as time may run to bring your claim.

Did you sign an arbitration agreement with the dermatology office?
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