As a medical malpractice lawyer in Alaska, I have some quick tips for what you should, and should not do if you have been injured by your medical provider:

Things You Should Do If You've Been Injured by Medical Malpractice

• Work hard to recover from your injuries – nothing is more important than your health;
• Meet personally with a skilled trial lawyer who is experienced in medical malpractice cases in his or her practice as soon as possible;
• Do what your other doctors advise you to do, but feel free to ask questions of your providers about your condition, your prognosis (future health), and reasonable alternatives;
• Keep track of all of your out-of-pocket expenses because of any injuries, including any lost wages;
• Return to work as soon as you are able and cleared by your doctor; and,
• Hire an appropriate independent medical expert to evaluate your case well before you file any lawsuit.
• Things NOT TO DO if you have been injured by medical malpractice:

  Do not talk give any interviews to the doctor's insurance company or any insurance adjustors until you have consulted personally with a lawyer;

Things You Should Not Do If You've Been Injured by Medical Malpractice

• Do not become obsessed with your injuries and your situation – too often that becomes all the injured person thinks about and this is unhealthy;
• Do not skip doctor's appointments or physical therapy because this can be used to show that you do not care about your health, but just want to be paid; and,
• Do not settle your medical malpractice case without meeting personally with a trial lawyer with experience in such cases.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with Medical Malpractice Lawyer of Kenai, Alaska

If you've been a victim of medical negligence in Alaska, please contact me for a free case evaluation. I will explain to you whether you have a claim for malpractice and how my firm can help you get fair compensation for your injuries.