Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Can binding arbitration be appealed?

My son was injured at birth, Erb's palsy. The doctor was sued. The night before arbitration, my lawyer told me that he wasn't going to settle and if he did, it would be a large sum. At arbitration, it was totally different. I am African American and he said I shouldn't sue a white doctor, he also said, if I wanted to go any further, he would not represent me and I had to pay him upfront for all his fees. I settled for chicken scratch and have been troubled ever since. Is there any thing I can do to appeal the arbitration or sue the lawyer? (It's been a year)


Asked on 2/26/03, 4:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Can binding arbitration be appealed?

please email me with more basic facts on the doctor's malpractice in respect to your child's health condition, your attorney's exact words regarding your ethnicity vs. the doctor's, and the terms of the arbitration and/or appeals process. please include the dates in which everything occurred as well. i may be able to assist you legally on this matter.

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Answered on 2/26/03, 5:17 pm


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