I'm considering joining a defense medical malpractice firm that has a good reputation overall (within the firm and outside) , but have never done med-mal. I have a PI background on plaintiff and defense side. I'm sick of car accident cases. Is med-mal any better?

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It’s definitely more interesting. You get learn more about the medical procedures, the roles each professional plays, etc. You also deal with a wide range of highly specialized experts. If you find it interesting, you’ll pick up on it fast and find yourself reading a lot of material related to the medical field. Granted, it’s still mainly insurance defense. If you can, I would try to find a plaintiff’s med mal role, as the settlements and verdicts are usually much higher than regular negligence cases which can give you the opportunity to make some bank. I know a handful of plaintiff attorneys who mainly focus on med mal and they usually clear mid-six figures.

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