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Iron Eagle,

If you walk through a field, you're bound to step on a turd. I just walked through the field. I stepped on several.

Thanks for your words of advice. My goal tonite was to develop the context in which to approach this subject. We may find that our situation was not the result of anything other than God's will. If that is the case, we will be satisfied with the answer and live our lives with our son to the fullest. To be a parent is among the greatest gifts the creator has bestowed upon us. We value every day with our son but live with an intense reality that has changed our lives forever. Everything happens for a reason and I do have questions after I leave this earth.

Everything is revealed in time. We are trying to answer the questions we can.

Mfreddy - you have a tradgedy on your hands no doubt, and we all wish you and your son nothing but the best.
Why, though, before investigating and knowing about any possible fault are you discussing lawyers fees and percentages? It sounds crass. And unfortunately Mfredyy, a lawyer is not going to look at this to determine fault, but to determine who he can convince a jury was at fault.

Iron Eagle's post is right on the mark. We are apparently in the same business - I'm also a litigator, specifically one who defends insurance companies (the ones who will pay any award that you may receive).

The only thing I can add is that you must be extremely patient, and you must not count on receiving a single dollar until it rests in your bank account. Always live and prepare as though there is no potential for recovery. Let your lawyers handle the process once you are confident that they are competent. That's what they are there for; that is their job.

As an example of the time frame we're talking about here, our firm recently lost a massive case that concerned a child severely injured through the misuse of one of our client's products. The verdict was for $20 million plus. The judge made a grievous error, and we had the verdict tossed out on appeal. Plaintiffs are now attempting to settle for a much smaller amount. It has been 6 years since the child was injured.

Best hopes to you and your family.