The history of Camp Lejeune’s water contamination reads like fiction, but the drama, deceit, and heartbreak are very real for thousands of service members. The unforgettable stories of civilians and veterans exposed to Camp Lejeune water contamination are difficult to…
Camp Lejeune water contamination studies tie health problems, including cancers and premature births that military families experienced, to their time living on base. From the 1960s through the mid-1980s, Camp Lejeune water contained chemicals that poisoned thousands of families living…
The Camp Lejeune water contamination tested military families who thought they knew what to expect when their loved ones stepped up to serve. “Becoming a Marine affects the entire family—and often even the entire community.” These words featured on the…
Those experiencing health impacts due to Camp Lejeune water contamination aren’t alone, and anyone who lived on base between 1953 and 1987 is at risk. Though no two cases are identical, the pattern of unexplained illnesses linked to Camp Lejeune…
When you’ve lost mobility or function due to a catastrophic malpractice injury, you’ll want a guide to help you through this worst-case scenario. Injuries of this magnitude happen more often than most people realize, yet a disability or catastrophic loss…
Laws and procedural rules for medical malpractice claims in South Carolina can make filing a lawsuit an intimidating experience, but not with the right help. Pre-litigation steps, like obtaining an affidavit of an expert witness and submitting a Notice of…
Rows of graves in Baby Heaven cemetery at Camp Lejeune serve as a somber reminder of the tragedy countless military families went through while living there. Women recount the grim expressions of delivery room staff on what should have been…
Medical errors in South Carolina are often classified in two ways—acts of omission and commission—and either can qualify as malpractice in certain situations. Because these mistakes can arise from inaction or action, discovering the cause of your harm can be…
The most common medical malpractice cases in South Carolina stem from surgical issues, catastrophic errors, adverse drug reactions, and birthing complications. Medical treatments, including surgeries and medicinal remedies, with undesired, harmful outcomes are referred to as adverse events and many…
If your path forward from a malpractice injury leads you to file a claim, you’ll first need to find an expert witness who meets South Carolina requirements. Specialist testimony is a mandatory element of medical malpractice claims in South Carolina.…