Personal agency and autonomy over one’s body and mind is something that we all value given the fact that as humans, we want to control every facet of our lives. Personal injury claims however often require the client to give up some of this control to an attorney for reasons we shall take a look shortly. In particular, your personal injury lawyer may ask that you seek out certain treatments or send you to specific specialists for reasons you may not be fully aware of. This can set off a series of questions and even resistance from a would-be client as they may start to believe the lawyer is either doing this in order to recover a higher settlement amount, or that they may be going over the recommendations of a physician thus putting the client’s life in danger.

These fears are understandable as this is your body, your life and your medical journey, all of which should remain private. The idea that attorneys who lack medical training could have this much control over your medical journey can be unsettling to a lot of people and even put them off from pursuing a claim altogether. The personal injury process is usually shrouded in mystery and the client may face demands that may even seem bizarre to them; however, lawyers are bound by codes of ethics and these are strictly enforced as the end result is usually for you, the client, to receive the justice and compensation you deserve after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals – read on to find out how health autonomy is managed in your typical personal injury lawsuit handled by McCready Law.

How McCready Law Protects Your Rights and Autonomy

Are you looking for the best injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all corners of the country as well as different socioeconomic backgrounds recover compensation after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals.

Over the decades, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million and counting for our clients, with a large chunk of these settlements and judgments ranging in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our success can be attributed to a number of factors such as the fact that we personally handle and process all claims from start to finish, unlike the majority of law firms that relegate this kind of work to legal assistants or paralegals who usually do not have the prerequisite skills and experience to successfully recover compensation.

We also engage top experts in the forensic, medical, investigative and accounting fields in order to craft a compelling case replete with objective evidence which demonstrates causation and negligence that can be quantified by way of damages. We also aren’t afraid to litigate claims because unlike most law firms, we have the experience and resources to successfully take a claim to court and have it heard by a judge or jury in order to recover maximum compensation allowable by law or the particular jurisdiction.

We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our trusted network of referral injury attorneys and law firms that we work closely with. Last but not least is the fact that we take on all claims on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one got injured due to the negligent actions of others, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation: our intake team is standing by.

Will My Injury Lawyer Force me to Undergo Medical Procedures?

Patient autonomy is a subject that is very sensitive when it comes to personal injury law.  You as a patient have the inherent right to make informed decisions about your own medical treatment and overall health, something that is bolstered and guaranteed within legal principles as well as healthcare ethics. In addition, personal injury lawyers have law degrees, not medical degrees. It would be out of their professional scope to recommend medical procedures or provide advice regarding the same. Should they do so, they will only provide advice that is line with legal strategy and evidence, and not to override your doctor’s medical judgment or your own healthcare preferences.

The Role of Injury Attorneys in Patient Health Advocacy

As experienced attorneys, we always advocate for consistent medical documentation and here’s why:

1. Your medical records will link your injuries directly to the accident and without this, it may be difficult to prove that your injuries were a direct result of the accident
2. Medical bills, records, prescriptions and so on will also help in quantifying or calculating economic damages, particularly lost wages, medical expenses and so on.
3. Detailed medical records which may include notes on your pain levels as well as the physical limitations may also help in proving pain and suffering damages which are usually difficult to prove without some form of medical documentation
4. Seeking and following medical advice will also demonstrate to a court or insurance company adjusters that your injuries are real and you’re following through with your recovery. Should you refuse to seek medical assistance or do so in a consistent manner, this may cast aspersions on your credibility and hurt your potential claim.

Best Countrywide Injury Attorneys – Call Us Today!

At McCready Law, we respect patient autonomy and the best we can do is offer advice as well as guidance on seeking care. In addition, we aim to connect you with specialists if you’re struggling to find one, and we will endeavor to ensure you do not skip essential appointments or treatments. We understand that you may have questions or concerns about the whole process as well as questions regarding our past experiences with clients who had similar injuries or health conditions attributed to someone else’s negligence and this is why we would like to ask that you give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can fully assess your case for FREE and advise accordingly. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.