Although an attorney will do most of the work in filing and presenting your case, there are things you can do to help give your case a good shot at success.
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Start a journal
This is something you can do right away. Write down everything you remember about the treatment or procedure that led to your malpractice lawsuit (or potential lawsuit). Include names of doctors, nurses and staff. Also include dates, locations, and a detailed timeline of events. Write down everything you remember, regardless of whether it seems important now. You'll have a much harder time remembering it down the road.
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Keep everything
Keep any document related to the suspected malpractice. Think beyond official medical records. Keep notes from your doctor, handouts from the nurse, appointment reminders, mailed letters and test results, insurance statements, prescriptions, etc. Also keep the names and contact information of any potential witnesses.
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Organize
Keep your thoughts and documents well organized. This will help you add information as you get it. It will also help your attorney evaluate your case at an initial consultation, or present your case in court later on.
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