Medical malpractice is devastating. For victims and their families, receiving physical trauma is only the beginning. There is also the emotional anguish of suffering without proper medical care. Emotional trauma can even create additional physical symptoms. What happens when medical malpractice causes emotional distress? Can the victim of the malpractice get compensated for the emotional …
Medical malpractice costs Americans an estimated $55.6 billion per year. In fact, expenses relating to medical malpractice are 2.4% of all healthcare spending (Forbes). An estimated 251,000 people lose their lives because of medical malpractice yearly in the United States (National Library of Medicine). Many more suffer injuries and prolonged illness. While medical malpractice can …
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Damage caps in South Carolina medical malpractice cases limit the amount that victims can receive for their claims. If you’re the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to understand when caps apply, when they don’t, and what you need to do to receive the maximum amount of compensation. Our lawyers explain limits on damages in …
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Bobby Jones has been selected as a “Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022”, an honor only 2.5% of lawyers in South Carolina receive. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenville, South Carolina, May 12, 2022 – Bobby Jones has been selected to the 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star list for Medical Malpractice (Plaintiff). Each year, no more than five percent …
South Carolina Code § 15-3-545 generally creates a three-year time limit to bring a legal claim for medical malpractice. However, the statute of limitations is two years for any medical institution funded by or in part by the state. Examples of this include Spartanburg Regional, Medical University of South Carolina, and South Regional. To understand and assert your …
A birth injury is harm that occurs during the birth process. A parent may not know right away that their baby has suffered an injury. Here are the symptoms of birth injuries. Symptoms of Birth Injuries Difficulty feeding, abnormal drooling Excessive crying, high-pitched crying, crying with an arched back Facial paralysis, no movement on the …
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In the simplest terms, a birth defect is a condition or illness that develops while the infant is in the womb. A birth injury happens during labor or delivery. What Are Common Birth Defects? As noted, a birth defect is a health condition present at birth. These defects can impact the shape or the function …
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The birth of a human being is a complicated process involving three separate physically trying stages. This fact means that there are many ways that things can go wrong. Some of the more common ways an infant can be injured during birth are: Head Injuries Head injuries during birth can range from very minor such …
If your pharmacist or pharmacy injures you, the road toward recovery is likely challenging. While there are five crucial points to make about these complicated cases, the best way to help ensure that your case prevails is by working closely with an experienced South Carolina medical malpractice attorney from the outset. One: Common Claims The …
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Bobby Jones Law is pleased to announce that Greenville Business Magazine has named Robert “Bobby” Jones to the list of Legal Elite for 2021. He is the founder of Bobby Jones Law, a full-practice personal injury and individual rights law firm serving the Greenville, SC area. Mr. Jones is proud of this recognition as a reflection …