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How do I find attorney?

Asked on Jul 11th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Illinois
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FL resident. Surgery done (10.2011) in Chicago, IL. Do I need attorney in IL? I think IL has a 2 yr. limit on lawsuits . Surgeon said conditions caused by fusions done are non-operable (permanent surgical damage?). Now only 10% mobility. Have not sought other medical opinions yet as GOOD foot & ankle orthopaedists may require much travel and many tries.
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Catastrophic Injury Attorney serving Roseland, NJ at John J. Ratkowitz
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A have no idea whether you have a viable case on the fact you provided. You do need to find an attorney in IL to take the case if you have one.  You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts,  ideally with experience in cases that involve your medical issue. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Click here for my website. 
Answered on Jul 12th, 2013 at 6:19 PM

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