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.…
Anthony served in the military when the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was silently poisoning the Marines and their families. Today, he proudly flies two flags as signs of his patriotism and life dedicated to military service, and like other…
The Government’s wrongdoings at Camp Lejeune impacted tens of thousands of individuals. The Marines who stepped up to fight for our country, their families who stood by in support, and the educators, cafeteria workers, and cleaners employed on base have…
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for AFFF have misled firefighters from the start, revealing warnings for eye and skin irritation, but not for serious health risks. An SDS, formerly MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), serves one purpose: to provide information about…
Even as the hazards of PFAS (the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in AFFF) became hot topics at manufacturing headquarters, the public was not warned of the hazards associated with PFAS exposure. Firefighters who reflect on the early days of AFFF…
J. Edward Bell III of the Bell Legal Group has been named lead counsel for the Camp Lejeune lawsuit, bringing years of experience to this monumental litigation. As founder and senior partner of his South Carolina law firm, Ed—as his…
The Court’s selection for Track 2 illnesses for the Camp Lejeune Water Litigation Case, Case No. 7:23-cv-897, was released on February 26, 2024, by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Camp Lejeune litigation…
Contaminated drinking water caused children at Camp Lejeune to experience cardiac birth defects, childhood cancers, and adult-onset diseases. Expectant mothers and couples living at Camp Lejeune didn’t know why so many miscarriages and infant deaths kept occurring, but the pattern…