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…
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.…