General Advice – March 2021
Is It Worth the Effort?
Some aggrieved patients are keen to pursue a perceived under-performing Orthopaedic Surgeon for damages after an adverse event. The anger, frustration and disenchantment all fuel that desire.
Some of them lack the financial backing to make such a pursuit. Instead, they rely upon legal firms who are prepared to take a “no win, no fee” approach.
Understandably, these lawyers must be extremely cautious. They could expend many thousands of dollars on a fruitless search before the penny drops.
This potentially wasteful process could be short-circuited easily. An “off the record” chat with an Orthopaedic Surgeon may give a good indication of the likelihood of success or otherwise at a very early juncture. I would recommend it highly.
