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Horry County Medical Malpractice Lawyer
We trust our doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals with our lives. Unfortunately, serious medical mistakes occur causing catastrophic lifelong injuries or even the death of a patient. The death may occur immediately or your loved one may pass away much sooner than expected. This type of negligence resulting in a serious medical injury or the death of a family member cannot be erased but compensation from a malpractice claim can help you cope with the misfortune and go on with your life.
Unfortunately, medical errors have become a serious issue in the U.S. Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to provide accepted standards of care due to negligence, lack of judgment, or lack of skill, resulting in damage or illness to patients.
If you believe you or a family member has been harmed by medical malpractice, it is vital that you understand your rights and options. You have the right to seek justice through the courts to secure compensation for your losses and damages. At Jeff Johnson Law, we can provide advice, guidance, and representation in making your claim or lawsuit in these critical circumstances.
Reach out to Jeff Johnson Law via our website or by phone at (843) 202-4776 to book your free consultation with our Horry County medical malpractice attorney.
Medical Malpractice Cases in South Carolina
In the past decade, researchers have suggested that medical errors comprise the third leading cause of death. In an eight-year study by safety experts at Johns Hopkins published in the British Medical Journal, it was calculated that approximately 250,000 individuals die every year due to medical errors. This number puts medical errors in third place for U.S. causes of death.
Medical malpractice can be committed by any medical or healthcare practitioner, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, lab technicians, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.
Examples of medical errors can include:
- Failure to diagnose a medical condition
- Misdiagnosis of a medical condition
- Giving incorrect medication or incorrect dosage of medication
- Leaving foreign objects in the body during surgery
- Incorrect surgical procedure
- Failure to recognize potential complications during labor and delivery
- Failing to take appropriate action for the development of a pressure sore
- Providing insufficient or substandard postoperative care
When you undergo any type of healthcare, you never expect to wind up with a new injury or health complication. In many cases, you may be putting your life in the hands of a practitioner. When preventable injuries or illnesses arise through medical negligence, it is undoubtedly a time of stress, confusion, and hardship.
At Jeff Johnson Law, we understand the difficulties you may be facing and are here to help you aggressively pursue compensation for losses, such as for your medical expenses related to the injury or illness, lost wages or income, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other damages that may apply.
Medical malpractice cases are commonly very complex. They require expert testimony from other professionals, detailed medical reports and analysis, and other evidence of how you have been harmed. Our firm will thoroughly prepare your claim, negotiate with the other side for a fair settlement, or take your case to court in litigation. Attorney Jeff Johnson is a seasoned litigator with decades of experience who knows how to get results. Find out more about how we can help by contacting us today.
