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This is the most dangerous form of medical malpractice
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This is the most dangerous form of medical malpractice

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 in Diagnosis in 2019, concludes that about…

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Medical malpractice verdict reversed due to juror misconduct
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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 and…

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Who and why you can sue for malpractice in south carolina
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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…

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Military workers may need a second opinion outside of the base
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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 process. Many of these hospitals…

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Children’s health concern raised for online doctor visits
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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 Florence, to bring online medical…

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It’s not just neglect, it’s medical malpractice
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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…

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Opioid prescription lawsuits in sc
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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…

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Why do we need medical malpractice law?
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Why do we need medical malpractice law?

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 did. Their treatment was delayed, significantly increasing their chances…

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Medical malpractice – doctor carves his initials into patient’s liver
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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…

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