There are many ways that negligent Myrtle Beach doctors can commit medical malpractice. But according to a study from Johns Hopkins University, negligent misdiagnosis is the most dangerous form of malpractice for patients. The study, which was published...
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice Verdict Reversed Due to Juror Misconduct
In Ethier v. Fairfield Memorial Hospital, decided May 27, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a medical malpractice verdict based on juror misconduct. The jury had awarded a total of $2,000,000 to the plaintiff and his wife for damages that included a painful surgery...
Who and why you can sue for malpractice in South Carolina
Sometimes it's hard to find an attorney to take a medical malpractice case. Once you've had a medical problem, seen a doctor, suffered procedures and side effects and didn't get any better, at best, not being able to find legal help can seem like real insult to...
Military workers may need a second opinion outside of the base
Typically, most workers don’t often associate medical malpractice with their jobs. If they suffer an injury at work, they either receive assistance on site or get transferred to a professional medical facility to diagnose their condition and begin the recovery...
Children’s health concern raised for online doctor visits
Online doctor visits have quickly become commonplace in the United States, and South Carolina is keeping pace. As just one example, earlier this year the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) partnered with Darlington County Schools, to the northwest of...
It’s not just neglect, it’s medical malpractice
The choice to put an elderly loved on in a nursing home is a difficult one. It often means you will see them less, you may worry that they are unhappy with their new home and there is always the fear that they won't receive the care they need. Elder abuse and neglect...
Opioid Prescription Lawsuits in SC
The opioid epidemic is killing tens of thousands of Americans and leaving many more unable to work. Congress, federal agencies, and the White House make noises every now and then about how serious the problem is, but they don't seem all that interested in finding...
Why do We Need Medical Malpractice Law?
Why do we need medical malpractice law in SC?Doctors told three patients they had cancer. Terrified, they quickly started treatment. There was just one problem - none of the patients had cancer.Another three patients were told they did not have cancer. Except, they...
Medical Malpractice – Doctor Carves His Initials Into Patient’s Liver
Your liver is failing. Without a new one, you will die. You and your family have no choice but to place your faith in the skill and professionalism of a well-regarded surgeon. The surgeon delivers, and you wake up with a new liver and a new hope for a better, longer...