What is the investigation phase?
Prior to filing a medical malpractice action, our firm must gather all pertinent medical records and have them reviewed by a qualified medical expert. This can be a time-consuming process. The cost of obtaining the medical records usually runs between $250.00 to $500.00. The cost of an expert to review the records and determine if there is a cause for malpractice can run between $1500.00 to $3500.00 for review of the records. Based upon the experts opinion, the medical provider is put on notice of the claim. Usually this is passed to the insurance company and an opportunity is afforded to them to settle the case. Most claims are denied by the insurance company no matter how clear the evidence is.
