meeting with the hospital attorney next week

lpn1313 · Dec 19, 2008

I would say yes.

iluvivt, BSN, RN · Dec 19, 2008

not always necessary to bring an attorney. USUALLY the hospital attorney is on your side or at least the side of the hospital ...can you give a brief description about what it is about? I have met with our attorneys on a few occasions as a consultant.

GN Dave · Dec 19, 2008

Should I bring my own attorney?

Bring your attorney, always have your interests represented. Never be caught with a knife at a gunfight... :eek:

racing-mom4, BSN, RN · Dec 19, 2008

Your attorney works for YOU. The hospital attorney works for the hosp. I dont know what your meeting is about---but if it in any way shape or form can have any impact on your lic/lively hood....bring your own.

Good Luck!

HM2VikingRN, RN · Dec 19, 2008

As above plus consult with a union rep. (If you are in a unionized hospital.)

tencat · Dec 19, 2008

Get your own attorney. Don't think for a moment that the hospital wouldn't hang you out to dry in a second if it would keep them from having to be in trouble.

morte, LPN, LVN · Dec 19, 2008

yup, right under that double decker bus comin' up the street.....

SmilingBluEyes · Dec 19, 2008

I think you know the answer is yes. I wish you the best.

Please, say no more.

caliotter3 · Dec 19, 2008

I think you know the answer is yes. I wish you the best.
Please, say no more.

Agree. And speaking from experience, it is better to have your own attorney than to rely on the employer's attorney. They will throw you under the bus if doing so is in the interest of the employer.

magz53 · Dec 19, 2008

It may not be anything at all.....your name may just be on a plaintiff's chart somewhere. Just tell the truth. If you don't recall, be honest. They will let you look at any notes you may have written. This may or may not refresh your memory. Most cases are settled prior to going to court. You would know by now if you were implicated in any med mal case. In a deposition, you would certainly want legal advice prior to being deposed. In most cases, meeting with the hospital attorney is part of the very preliminary proceedings.

VICEDRN, BSN, RN · Dec 20, 2008

My advice is that you begin by going to the superior court website and reviewing the pleadings (legal documents) that are associated with any action that has been filed.

You can google the name of the county and "superior court" and it should bring up their webpage. I would then search civil records for actions with the name of the facility or patient to see if you can bring up the suit. If you can view the documents, review the complaint first. If you can't see them, right down the case number and go to the clerk's office and ask where you can see them. You will be allowed to see them free of charge.

Please do not meet with anyone's lawyer EVER without knowing what the theory of the case is or what the lawyer wants. Does he want an affidavit? Is he interviewing witnesses?

If you are asking, then you probably need an attorney. Most people decide when it is too late that they should have brought one.