The majority of medical malpractice cases resolve at some point out of court. Most cases settle because litigation costs including the costs associated with retaining experts can be extremely high for both parties to the case. Your medical malpractice lawyer can handle all settlement negotiations and communications with the medical provider’s insurance carrier on your behalf. If your case must proceed forward in the court system, your lawyer can: File a lawsuit on your behalf Help you answer written Interrogatories during the discovery stage of litigation Prepare you to testify at a discovery deposition Attend all court-imposed settlement conferences with you Represent you at a civil jury trial or arbitration proceeding in your case