South Carolina Trial Lawyers Who Represent Victims of Medical Malpractice
When patients seek medical advice from a doctor, they trust that these medical providers have the knowledge and skill to give the proper care. Unfortunately, patients occasionally receive substandard care and become victims of medical malpractice. At our Columbia, South Carolina, law firm - Proffitt & Cox - we handle a wide range of medical malpractice cases related to many different types of medical errors:
- Failure to diagnose a condition, such as cancer
- Failure to properly treat an illness
- Birth injuries
- Surgical errors
- Emergency room negligence
- Medication errors
There is More to Medical Malpractice Than Doctor Error
When serious errors occur during the provision of medical care, the fault may lie with doctors, hospitals, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists and other professionals. Medical malpractice lawsuits can become very complex and involve several potential defendants whose actions may have combined to result in a failure to provide the required quality of medical care.
It takes a dedicated and experienced legal team to thoroughly investigate the case. Our medical malpractice lawyers attempt to thoroughly investigate every case in order to determine whether malpractice truly occurred and, if so, which medical providers were responsible.
Working With Highly-Qualified Medical Experts
Our medical malpractice attorneys work with well-qualified experts to properly analyze medical malpractice cases. In fact, South Carolina law now requires an expert to review potential medical malpractice cases for merit before a lawsuit is filed. These experts generally testify as to the standard of care that should have been used by the medical professionals in your situation. If the required level of care was not provided, our attorneys will seek to obtain compensation for the resulting injuries or death.
If you believe that you or someone you care about has been the victim of medical malpractice, talking to a lawyer can help you understand your options. Contact Proffitt & Cox, LLP, Attorneys at Law, by calling (803) 834-7097 in Columbia or toll free nationwide (877) 276-0533. You can also complete our contact form to schedule an initial consultation. We are conveniently located in the BB&T building at 8910 Two Notch Road, near I-77 and I-20 in Northeast Columbia.
