Category: Medical Malpractice
Pharmaceutical Errors and Your Legal Rights
Over 7,000 prescription medications are available in the United States for consumers. However, in many cases, these drugs are prescribed incorrectly, in incorrect quantities or without checking to see if they interact with any other drugs the patient is currently taking. However, all pharmaceutical errors are preventable. Yet, the National…
Are Healthcare-Acquired Infections Unpreventable?
Every year, thousands of Americans go to hospitals, doctors’ offices, surgical centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. They go to health care providers to get better, to recover, to improve their health. The expectation is that they will receive quality medical care that helps them return home safely and…
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Case Against a South Carolina Healthcare Provider?
Medical malpractice is far more complex than most people realize. In South Carolina, when a doctor or hospital makes an error in providing treatment, the victim has a right to bring a lawsuit to recover compensation. However, there are a host of laws designed to make sure these actions are…
Is the Hospital Liable for My Doctor’s Malpractice?
When you are treated at a hospital or urgent care facility, you may believe that you are being cared for by an employee of that facility. However, this may often not be the case. When filing a medical malpractice lawsuit for your injuries, it’s important to know exactly who all…
Most Common Types of Medical Errors
According to leading research from Johns Hopkins University, medical errors are actually the third leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the research, about 250,000 people die from medical errors every year in America, and this ranks ahead of many other more frequently discussed causes of death. Medical…
Can a Nursing Home Evict a Patient for “Being Difficult?”
Is your loved one being threatened with eviction from a nursing home because he or she is a so-called “difficult” patient? Classifying residents as difficult patients is something nursing homes have been known to do when they are in a situation they do not wish to deal with, and want…
How To Report Medical Malpractice At a South Carolina Hospital
It can be frightening to imagine, but thousands of people are injured every year by doctors, nurses and other staff while seeking medical treatment. Some studies have estimated that as many as 100,000 people die in American hospitals every year because of some kind of medical error, whether it’s a surgical mistake, misdiagnosis or…
Is There A Patient’s Bill of Rights in South Carolina?
In states like New Jersey, Washington, California and others, residents are given the protection of what is known as a Patient’s Bill of Rights. These are state laws that mandate certain rights and responsibilities for those people seeking medical care. The laws apply to an array of medical facilities, including hospitals,…
Are There Medical Malpractice Claim Caps in South Carolina?
If you’ve been injured by a doctor or other healthcare provider you may find yourself dealing with serious financial trouble in addition to recovering from your physical injuries. Serious medical malpractice can lead to expensive medical bills, doctor’s visits, rehabilitation and time off work. The costs can pile up quickly,…
