Protecting Your Career While Responding to Professional Liability Allegations

Facing professional liability allegations can be frustrating, particularly if you don’t believe you have done anything wrong. It can also be scary. Regardless of their veracity, professional liability allegations can put your career (and your professional license) at risk—and, if you don’t take action to protect what you have worked so hard to earn, you could lose it.

With this in mind, what should you do to protect your career when responding to professional liability allegations?

First and foremost, you should engage experienced defense counsel. You have a lot at stake, and you need to ensure that you are making informed decisions. An experienced professional liability lawyer will be able to evaluate the allegations against you, explain your options and help you make informed decisions about your next steps. As necessary, your lawyer will also be able to help protect your career by:

Defending You Against a Malpractice Claim

If you are facing professional liability allegations in a malpractice claim, your lawyer can defend against the claim on your behalf. Even if your professional liability insurer has assumed responsibility for your defense, it is still important to engage a lawyer who can advise you and help protect your interests throughout the settlement negotiation and litigation processes. When it comes to deciding how to resolve the claim, your insurer won’t necessarily have your best interests in mind, so it is critical to hire a lawyer who will focus on achieving a resolution that protects your career.

Defending Your Professional License

Professional liability allegations can also lead to disciplinary action; and, in many cases, professionals have an obligation to report any allegations to their licensing board. Protecting your license is fundamental to protecting your career; so, if your license is in jeopardy, it is imperative that you engage experienced counsel to communicate with your licensing board on your behalf and represent you in any ensuing disciplinary proceedings.

Helping to Protect Your Hard-Earned Reputation

If you are facing publicized allegations of professional misconduct, it is imperative that you respond in a timely and appropriate manner. Along with representing you in all pertinent legal matters, an experienced professional liability lawyer will also be able to assist with reputation and crisis management.

Helping You Move Forward

An experienced professional liability lawyer will also be able to help you move forward. Whether this means drafting a public statement, drafting communications with customers or vendors, or implementing new policies and procedures focused on preventing similar allegations in the future, your lawyer can help you do what is necessary to protect your career over the long-term.

Speak with a Professional Liability Lawyer at Rendigs

If you are facing professional liability allegations in Ohio, Kentucky or Colorado, the professional liability lawyers at Rendigs can do what it takes to protect your career to the fullest extent possible. To get started with a confidential initial consultation, give us a call at 513-381-9200 or tell us how we can reach you online today.