Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Orangeburg
South Carolina doctor and hospital negligence
The law firm helps clients who are the victims of medical malpractice in South Carolina.
When you suffer an injury because of the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or hospital, you have rights to recovery. Some of these cases are exceptionally emotional and troubling to clients, because they involve the death of a loved one at the hands of a trusted professional.
Our office remains sensitive to your predicament, while maintaining a solid line of evidence against the professional that hurt you or your loved one.
We prove medical malpractice cases by showing the doctor or other medical professional failed to meet the standard of care for the profession.
Sometimes, we are able to prove medical malpractice cases under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitir, or the idea that “the thing speaks for itself,” i.e., it is so blatant that a standard of care was not met, that the doctor was obviously negligent. Mistaken amputations or instruments sewn into people are examples of res ipsa loquitir.
Other times, proving medical malpractice involves medical expert witnesses who testify that the doctors’ behavior was unreasonable against the standard expected of a competent professional in the same situation.
Wrongful death and medical malpractice
If your loved one dies because of medical malpractice, your case includes new facets. Not only are you grieving, which adds a layer of emotional complication that may make it difficult to focus or make decisions, you are also subject to the value of the life of your loved one.
There is no way to compute the value of a human life, but there are recognized formulas for what a person contributed that we can use to help you recover. This type of personal injury case is a little different than other types, but we are experienced and knowledgeable in the details of pursuing this type of claim for you.
