Tips for Finding a Tennessee Medical Malpractice Attorney
When we leave a hospital or medical clinic, we expect to be feeling better than when we arrived. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not the case. Doctors and nurses make mistakes and medical errors occur every day, leaving us or our loved ones suffering from further injuries and pain. When this happens, many of us want whoever is responsible to pay for the suffering and medical malpractice they caused, but many of us may not know how to find a good Tennessee medical malpractice attorney that will hear our case and get us the treatment we deserve. Here are some tips to finding the best Tennessee medical malpractice attorney for you and your loved ones.
It may be a good idea to first ask friends and family for any references they may have. If they have suffered from a similar problem, they may be able to recommend the best Tennessee medical malpractice attorney for you and your case. If this is not helpful, you should contact your Tennessee Bar Association. They will be able to provide you with a referral and a maybe even a specific firm or law that specializes in the area you need.
Once you have a few possible attorneys or firms in mind, it is a good idea to research them. Go on the internet and look at their website. See what type of experience they have in handling cases like yours and how long they have been handling similar cases. It also may be a good idea to look at any articles on their website that may show their medical malpractice knowledge and experience. It is also a good idea to contact the firm and ask any questions you may have.
When meeting with the Tennessee medical malpractice attorney, it is important that you ask them about their experience and if they can recommend any other clients to you that may be able to offer a reference. It is also important to discuss any costs or fees that would be involved if they would be handling your case. They should treat you with respect and genuinely care about your case.
The medical malpractice attorneys at the Higgins Firm are experienced and caring. We listen to our clients, care about their needs, and strive to get them the care they deserve for the pain and suffering they have been caused.
If you feel that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you should contact a Tennessee medical malpractice attorney right away. Contact us online or call us at 800-705-2121 to set up a FREE consultation.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
