But lawyers may have to invest $50,000 or more to pursue a case, and they usually only get paid if they win or settle. The payout is determined largely by economic damages – lost earnings, medical bills and future costs caused by the injury. Those who don’t earn big paychecks – including children, the elderly and stay-at-home-moms – are the least likely to find an attorney, studies show.
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Patient Harm: When An Attorney Won’t Take Your Case

Medical malpractice attorneys reject over 90% of cases that have merit, because the cases (patients) aren’t worth enough money to them.

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