Curry & Tolliver, PLLC FAQ - Is A Lawyer (and Doctor) Necessary?
Medical Malpractice cases are very complex and difficult to pursue. It is rare for a healthcare provider to voluntarily settle a malpractice claim. The doctor or hospital will hire a lawyer who specializes in defending medical malpractice claims and you should anticipate the defense will pull out all stops to fight your claim. There are complicated legal procedures that must be followed even before you file your malpractice suit. Miss one procedural step along the way and your suit could be forfeited.
In most cases, a plaintiff must present expert testimony on what the standard of care is and the manner in which the defendant departed from that standard. Medical malpractice lawsuits often become battles in which each side has expert witnesses declaring different acceptable medical standards. Therefore, it is imperative that a lawyer for a person bringing a malpractice case state the case in clear, understandable terms so that any juror can comprehend what the doctor did wrong.
Like many other professions, some physicians are unwilling to participate in a malpractice action. Only a doctor and skilled legal professional will be able to break through the wall of silence and decipher the real problem with your medical records and, more importantly, what is missing from the record.
To understand and explain complex procedures and standards to a judge and/or jury requires the skill of an experienced litigator and the knowledge of a seasoned medical professional. The attorneys at Curry & Tolliver, PLLC possess over a century of litigation experience and the medical knowledge and insight of Dr. Jack Tolliver. If you have a question regarding the care you have received, please call us at 1-888-566-5656 or 304-343-7200.
If you believe you've been the victim of medical malpractice, you need an attorney with experience in filing claims against physicians and hospitals to evaluate and handle your case. Our firm handles legal claims for personal injuries related to medical malpractice for clients across the State of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. Let Dr. Jack Tolliver and our legal experts examine your claim.
For information regarding whether you have a case, please call us at
1-888-566-5656 or 304-343-7200.
If you were harmed while under the care of a medical professional or hospital, you may be entitled to compensation and rehabilitative medical treatment. Only a doctor can truly know if the standard of care you deserved was the standard of care you received.
If you want to know if “you have a good case”, we will give you some basis information about your possible claim, at no charge and no obligation to you.
If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your medical malpractice case, our firm handles cases throughout West Virginia, and surrounding states on a “no recovery — no fee” basis.
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Jack Tolliver, M.D., J.D.Arden J. Curry
Arden J. Curry, II
James M. Sturgeon, Jr.
Thomas H. Vanderford, IV
David K. Schwirian
Susan Curry Brasselle
Elizabeth Ashley Summitt
Cindy Sloan, R.N.
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* This medical malpractice website is intended to provide general information to consumers and lawyers about West Virginia medical malpractice issues. It is not intended to be a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified lawyer about your specific situation.