[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"If you have a medical malpractice claim, it is unlikely that your claim will be resolved satisfactorily if you handle the claim yourself with the insurance company. \u00a0For starters, most insurance companies require the medical professionals they insure to inform them if anyone has a malpractice claim. Even lawyers know better than to represent themselves. The complexity of a malpractice case makes it a formidable task for you to try to represent yourself.  Also, dealing with an insurance company and gathering all the documentation necessary for your claim can be very stressful. We have negotiated with insurance companies for years, in and out of the courtroom. Our medical malpractice lawyers can analyze the facts of your case, determine if you have a malpractice claim, and fight for your right to full compensation.  You and your loved ones deserve the best representation possible as you deal with your injuries and losses. It is very important to understand:\u00a0Insurance companies and special interest groups have lobbied for legislation\u00a0that places enormous legal burdens on you while you are trying to deal with these issues. We will take these burdens off your shoulders and pursue all possible forms of recovery while you focus on your own recovery and health.  Expert testimony is required at all stages of medical malpractice litigation. We will work closely with qualified experts in the area of your injury in order to seek the maximum recovery possible. Our Rock Hill SC medical malpractice attorneys will not only pursue compensation, but you, our client, will be treated with the compassion, security, and understanding that you deserve.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"There is a large range of actions or omissions that can lead to medical malpractice claims. It includes mistakes like:  Incorrect diagnosis Emergency room errors Failure to conduct adequate testing Surgical mistakes Incorrect interpretation of lab or diagnostic results Medication and prescription errors or prescriptions of dangerous drugs Issues with medical devices When we speak with you during your legal consultation, we can help you figure out what type of medical malpractice claim you are dealing with.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"South Carolina does have a cap on the amount of compensation that can be awarded in a medical malpractice case for non-economic damages, even if the plaintiff proves that their damages were greater than the cap. Economic damages include medical expenses (past and future), lost income, lost earning capacity, etc. There is no statutory limit on economic damages.  Non-economic damages include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, etc. The cap on non-economic damages is $350,000 (see S.C. Code of Laws Title 15, Chapter 32.) If the judgment is against more than one defendant, the total non-economic damages cannot be greater than $1.05 million, and a single care provider or institution cannot be responsible for more than $350,000\u00a0in non-economic compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Rock Hill Medical Malpractice Attorney FAQ","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I Need a Lawyer for My Medical Malpractice Claim in South Carolina?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Kinds of Medical Errors Are Considered Malpractice?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is There a Limit to How Much I Can Recover in Damages?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#Question2"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyers\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Service","hoursAvailable":{"@type":"OpeningHoursSpecification","name":"Opening Hours","closes":"17:00","dayOfWeek":["Wednesday","Tuesday","Thursday","Monday","Friday"],"opens":"08:30","validFrom":"2020-01-01T12:31:00Z","validThrough":"2050-12-31T12:32:00Z","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/#OpeningHoursSpecification"},"name":"Medical malpractice attorney","additionalType":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medical_malpractice_in_the_United_States","description":"Medical malpractice is the area of personal injury law that involves medical care that falls short of the standard of care because of the action or omission of a medical professional that results in injury to or death of a patient. This includes injuries to a person\u2019s mind, body, or emotions, or a person\u2019s death as a result of such an injury.  A person who has been injured (or their immediately family if the injuries were fatal) may be entitled to compensation for the injuries. 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