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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in South Carolina
Record-Setting Results for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Have you experienced medical malpractice in South Carolina? You’re not alone. We understand the full physical, emotional, and financial toll medical mistakes can take.
At Edwards Kirby, our experienced medical malpractice lawyers are dedicated to helping victims like you recover the compensation they deserve. When you need more information and insight on the medical malpractice claim process in South Carolina, we step in as your advocate.
Trust South Carolina’s Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers
With Edwards Kirby expanding its services to South Carolina, clients can rely on the firm’s successful track record in personal injury cases, dating back to 1993 in North Carolina. Our medical malpractice results speak for themselves:
- The largest medical malpractice verdict in North Carolina history.
- North Carolina’s two largest personal injury verdicts/settlements in 2019, were both medical malpractice.
- The Best Lawyers in America® Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Medical Malpractice Litigation.
- Hundreds of millions were recovered for victims of medical negligence and birth injury.
When you choose Edwards Kirby, you are selecting a team of seasoned professionals who will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Trust us to fight for you every step of the way.
SOUTH CAROLINA MALPRACTICE LAW: WHAT IS STANDARD OF CARE?
With Edwards Kirby expanding its services to South Carolina, clients can rely on the firm’s successful track record in personal injury cases, dating back to 1993 in North Carolina. Our medical malpractice results speak for themselves:
- The largest medical malpractice verdict in North Carolina history.
- North Carolina’s two largest personal injury verdicts/settlements in 2019, were both medical malpractice.
- The Best Lawyers in America® Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Medical Malpractice Litigation.
- Hundreds of millions were recovered for victims of medical negligence and birth injury.
When you choose Edwards Kirby, you are selecting a team of seasoned professionals who will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Trust us to fight for you every step of the way.
Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim in South Carolina
We’re here to guide you through the medical malpractice process, together. We understand that when pursuing a medical malpractice claim in South Carolina, several key elements must form the foundation for your case including:
- Duty: A health care provider owed the patient a duty of care;
- Breach of Duty: The health care provider failed to meet the duty of care, typically as the result of negligence / medical errors;
- Causation: The provider’s substandard care was the proximate cause of the patient’s injury; and
- Damages: The patient suffered actual damages as a result.
Some of our medical malpractice claim lawsuit results include:
- $23.3 million verdict for a child who suffered brain injuries at birth, including cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia.
- $15 million settlement for an infant who suffered severe brain injury after a nurse failed to properly replace her breathing tube.
- $13 million settlement during trial for an infant who was permanently injured when EMS failed to adjust an oxygen tube that clearly dislodged, causing brain damage.
- $13 million settlement for child who suffered a brain injury after being administered an incorrectly compounded drug.
- $8 million settlement for a child who suffered injuries at birth from a delayed C-section.
Our Record Setting Results from Birth Injury Lawsuits
View More Results$13 Million
Infant suffered brain damage when EMS failed to adjust dislodged oxygen tube.
$13 Million
Catastrophic Injury Resulting from Error in Compounding Medicine
$8 Million
Child loses his legs because of malpractice.
$3.3 Million
Laborer left comatose following hospital malpractice.
What Damages Can Victims Recover in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice can impact victims and their families on a physical, emotional, and financial level – often in profound and permanent ways that make it difficult to recover. Every case is unique, but victims affected in South Carolina are equally entitled to the recovery of:
- Medical bills (i.e. hospitalization, revision surgeries, etc.)
- Future medical needs (i.e. therapy, medications, and assistive care)
- Physical pain and suffering
- Lost income and lost future earnings
- Emotional suffering
- Loss of companionship and support (for a victim’s family)
- The permanence of their injury
- Loss of a body part/loss of use of a body part
- Scars and disfigurement
At Edwards Kirby, our Raleigh, NC medical malpractice lawyers consult with top-flight experts (including medical and financial experts) to help clients determine their prognosis, future medical needs, and calculations of what compensation they may be due.
Medical Malpractice Examples
Our medical malpractice lawyers in Raleigh take on a variety of cases. Common examples include:
- Birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy and kernicterus
- Surgical errors and anesthesia errors
- Medication errors
- Failure to diagnose stroke or heart attack
- Emergency room errors
- Hospital negligence / administrative errors
- Failure to provide appropriate treatment
- Healthcare-related negligent credentialing
- Medical Misdiagnosis
- Improper administration of anesthesia
- Lack of informed consent
- Failure to adequately monitor patients during treatment
- Unreasonable time delay in treating a previously diagnosed condition
- Improper administration of anesthesia
- Nursing home abuse or neglect of any form
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LET PROVEN TRIAL LAWYERS FOR MEDICAL LAWSUITS REVIEW YOUR CASE & OPTIONS
At Edwards Kirby, we believe in the power of a skilled legal team. We have a team of dedicated and experienced medical litigators in both North Carolina and South Carolina, ready to advocate for your rights. Whether you were injured in an accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Charleston, South Carolina, we have the resources and expertise to manage your case.
Our team is comprised of:
- Seasoned Trial Lawyers: With a proven track record of success in both states, our lawyers are skilled negotiators and aggressive litigators who will fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve.
- South Carolina Legal Experts: Our lawyers in South Carolina are well-versed in state-specific laws and procedures, ensuring your case is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Compassionate Advocates: We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges you face after an injury. Our team is committed to providing personalized support and guidance throughout your legal journey.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIMS
We know that medical errors can have devastating consequences, causing unexpected and unnecessary physical, emotional, and financial hardship. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in South Carolina we’re here to help you navigate this challenging time.
Our team of lawyers are well-versed in South Carolina law and committed to holding negligent medical professionals accountable. We’ll work tirelessly to investigate your case, gather evidence, and build a strong legal strategy to recover the maximum compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, plus pain and suffering.
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If You or A Loved One Has Been Injured in a Car Accident, Call Edwards Kirby Today!
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