Obviously, it is important to evaluate these cases realistically and practically. That's what we do. If you think that you or someone you know has a potential claim, we would be glad to speak with you free of charge for an initial consultation. If we decide to take a case, we operate on a contingent fee basis, which means that we don't get paid unless we win. If successful, we receive a percentage of the gross recovery.
Malpractice is really a form of negligence.
It is possible that some professional has been negligent, but that the harm has been minimal with little or no injury. In such a situation, we would probably decline representation because the amount of the recovery would not justify the time and expense of the litigation. On the other hand, sometimes the harm can be very great, even catastrophic, but perhaps there is a causation problem. A classic example would be a situation where the harm was unavoidable, such as a stroke victim who was going to die quickly no matter how good or bad the care was. Such a situation is unfortunate, but probably not actionable.