Quick answer
Many lawyers turn down malpractice cases because they are expensive to prove, often limited by damage caps, and governed by short, technical deadlines. A case usually needs a clear departure from accepted medical practice, a provable link between that departure and a serious harm, and enough time left on the clock to do the work.
Medical Malpractice: Why Many Lawyers Say No, and What a Yes Takes
If you've called several firms about a medical injury and heard "no" each time, you're not alone.
Las Vegas Trial Attorney — Licensed in NV, WA & UT — CA with co-counsel
Why do so many lawyers decline malpractice cases?
They're expensive before they even start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three firms said no. Should I give up?
Not necessarily. Firms decline for many reasons, including caseload and cost. But pay attention to the deadline while you keep looking.
About the author
Frank Stucki, Esq., MBAFrank is a trial attorney licensed in Nevada, Washington, and Utah, handling personal injury, institutional abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. California and other states are handled with local co-counsel.
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