Misconceptions about medical malpractice lawsuits can impact an individual’s decision to seek legal help after being harmed by a healthcare provider’s negligence. Inaction is dangerous and leaves South Carolina healthcare providers’ records clean, allowing problematic healthcare providers to continue treating…
Understanding the complexities of medical malpractice versus personal injury cases can be challenging. Many types of lawsuits, including those for trucking accidents, auto accidents, and defective products, fall under the umbrella of ‘personal injury,’ but medical malpractice is the most…
The South Carolina Medical Board doesn’t publicly release physicians’ disciplinary actions, leaving patients in the dark about problematic doctors. There are thousands of licensed providers in South Carolina, which makes discerning who offers quality care and who doesn’t a challenge,…
Understanding your patient rights when seeking medical care in South Carolina helps you stay prepared to protect yourself from below-standard treatment. Thousands of Americans die each year from birth injuries, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), misdiagnoses, and other medical errors, and…
You expect doctors to treat ailments, but what happens if they don’t, and when does a physician’s failure to treat become malpractice? Though it’s natural to feel frustrated when a medical treatment doesn’t provide the desired outcome, only certain circumstances…
Anyone pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit in South Carolina should seek legal help to bring their case and meet evidentiary requirements. Many medical malpractice cases are commonly resolved before trial, and those that head to trial have dismal odds of…
Nursing malpractice may seem limited in South Carolina compared to physician or surgical errors, but these practitioners’ negligence can lead to serious harm. Anyone investigating a medical error or injury should remember to consider all areas of care to identify…
Infant birth injuries and death rates in South Carolina have been compared to those in third-world countries, to the astonishment of expectant mothers. While pregnancy and childbirth are often healthy and unfold without incident, the statistics for infant and maternal…
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…