Most medical care in Anderson is good care. But when a doctor misses a diagnosis, a nurse gives the wrong medication, or a surgical team makes an avoidable error, the harm can be permanent. Patients often sense that something went wrong, only to be told it was a normal complication.
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most demanding cases in the law. They turn on medical records, hospital policies and the opinions of qualified medical experts. We work with those experts to find out what happened, whether it should have happened, and what it will cost you and your family.
Medical errors we handle
- Failure to diagnose a serious condition
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- Other diagnostic errors, such as misread tests and scans
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
- Post-surgical infections
- Medical equipment malfunctions
- Communication errors between providers, staff and patients
Who can be held responsible
Malpractice is not limited to doctors. Physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, technicians, pharmacists and others can all cause harm when they fall below the standard of care. Hospitals and clinics can also be responsible for the people they employ and the systems they run.
Holding a provider accountable does more than help your family. It pushes hospitals and clinics to fix what went wrong, which protects the next patient who walks through the same doors here in the Upstate.
What South Carolina requires before a lawsuit
South Carolina has special steps for malpractice cases. Before a lawsuit can be filed, the patient must formally inform each provider of the intent to file suit, supported by an affidavit from a qualified medical expert who identifies at least one negligent act. The parties then take part in a required mediation. These steps take time and must be done correctly, which is one more reason to call early.
How we build a malpractice claim
We gather and review your complete medical records, then work with medical experts in the right field to determine whether the care met the standard and whether the error caused your injury. We also look at the full cost of the harm: additional treatment, lost income, future care and the pain of living with an injury that should not have happened.
Your first consultation is free. We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee, so there is no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
