In looking for a medical malpractice lawyer should I look in the state where the incident happened or can I use a lawyer in the state in which I live now?
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In looking for a medical malpractice lawyer should I look in the state where the incident happened or can I use a lawyer in the state in which I live now?
Asked on October 8, 2014 under Malpractice Law, Washington
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can use a lawyer in the state in which you now live only if the lawyer is admitted in the state where the malpractice occurred and where the potential defendant lives. That is because that is where any lawsuit will need to be filed.
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