The Use of Medical Experts in Personal Injury Cases

Three primary factors are considered when determining the amount of compensation a person will receive in a personal injury case:

• Who was at fault (and how much at fault)
• The financial losses the victim suffered, including lost wages and damages to a vehicle
• The cost of current and future medical care

Understanding the true cost of an injury is more than simply adding up the medical bills. It's important to ensure that you receive an accurate and thorough diagnosis so that you receive the right treatment. It's also important to consider how a medical problem can affect you over the course of time.

Some traumatic injuries occur only once (such as loss of a limb or sense) but others - like joint fractures - can set the stage for more medical problems later in life. Burn injuries may require additional surgeries for years to come.

In order to properly value a personal injury case, a medical expert is typically required. This is especially important in medical malpractice cases.

At the Dolan Law Firm our Sacramento personal injury lawyers access a variety of medical experts in order to build an effective case. If you or a loved one was injured because of the reckless or negligent actions of another person or a company, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation at one of our three convenient law offices in Oakland, San Francisco or Sacramento.

The Unique Role of Medical Experts in Medical Negligence Cases

In medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases, the attorney must prove that the health care provider failed to meet a "reasonable standard of care." Only another health care professional can understand what a reasonable standard of care would be under the specific circumstances in your case, so your medical records will need to be reviewed and witnesses interviewed by a medical professional.

Contact Chris Dolan and the lawyers of the Dolan Law Firm. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers have the experience and the resources needed to fully investigate your case. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We will come to your home or the hospital if you are unable to come to one of our three offices in San Francisco, Oakland or Sacramento. Our work is contingency-based, and we collect no fees unless we recover damages for you.

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