QUESTION
Do you think it is a good idea to go with the defendant's lawyers recommendation?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Indiana
More details to this question:
I filed a medical malpractice claim with IDOI and requested a medical review panel to be form. I was going to just request that the clerk of the supreme court pick a chair from a list and do the "striking panel" procedure. i got a call from the defendant's lawyer stated that it would be in both our interest to agree on 3 names he gave me because they were ' all neutral attorneys, trusted by both plaintiffs and defendants alike, and who have very substantial experience in administering medical review panel procedures. " and they would save time. He said that the person the clerk picks could mess things up from lack of experience. What are your thoughts?
1 ANSWER
I think that you should remember that the defendant's attorney does not represent you and thus, does not have your best interests at heart. Since you are unrepresented I would be wary of the defendant's recommendation and would do some research on the attorneys before you agree to anything and/or have the clerk appoint the panelists. Best of luck.
NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2013 at 3:20 PM