Tucson Malpractice Case
Securing help before you settle a medical malpractice case in Tucson
Insurance company claims adjustors representing a medical professional may try to settle with you outside of court when they know you have a solid case. Obvious cases, such as removing the wrong organ or a medical instrument showing up in an x-ray are difficult to defend. However, insurance companies rarely make fair offers. Stephen Gorey is an experienced Tucson medical malpractice lawyer who protects clients’ rights so they get the compensation they deserve in medical malpractice settlements.
Understanding the insurance company’s agenda
Avoiding trial saves insurance companies thousands of dollars, especially when they know they have a weak defense. Arizona puts no limits on the amount of damages a jury may award. Consequently, the damages a jury awards for pain and suffering can be extremely high when it sees that medical error ruined a patient’s life. In such potentially high award cases, insurance companies do everything possible to settle. And in general, insurance companies try to settle for amounts much lower than what a client needs to cover expenses. Insurance companies look out for their own best interests, not yours.
Evaluating a fair recovery
In medical malpractice cases involving severe injury, evaluating fair recovery for damages requires professional medical opinions about disability, future medical treatment, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, and more. Lost wages and lost future income must also be determined. Most people have no idea how to accurately estimate damages and are not up to the task of settling a case without effective legal guidance. Rushing to settlement often does not allow enough time to find out whether injuries are permanent.
Putting your medical malpractice litigation in the hands of a proven lawyer allows you to receive a settlement that is in your best interests. You gain the advantage of having a skilled negotiator at your side who can protect your rights and secure a favorable resolution.
Get legal help with Tucson malpractice settlements
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be a victim of medical malpractice, please contact our Tucson malpractice law firm for legal advice about malpractice settlements. We represent clients on a contingency fee basis—no fees apply unless we win a money settlement or verdict.