What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Myrtle Beach?

In Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases is three years. Therefore, you must file a claim within three years of the date of malpractice or the date you discovered or should have discovered the malpractice. It is also important to note that you cannot file a malpractice claim in South Carolina if six years have already passed since the date of the malpractice incident. This law applies even if you did not know or could not have known it was a malpractice case. This further explains why malpractice cases are complex. You need an experienced attorney who can navigate these legal hurdles and help secure the compensation you need and deserve.

What Is an Expert Affidavit in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Myrtle Beach or anywhere else in South Carolina, you must obtain an 'expert affidavit.' This is a document prepared by a qualified expert witness to confirm that there is at least one medical negligence incident in your claim.This document's purpose is to prevent anyone from filing a malpractice lawsuit. It only allows for filing genuine cases, preventing unnecessary backlogs in court or disrupting a medical practitioner's work.

Are There Limits to the Compensation You May Be Able to Recover in South Carolina Medical Malpractice Cases?

Unfortunately, there are certain caps on recoverable damages in South Carolina and many other states.In The Palmetto State, you cannot recover more than $350,000 worth of non-economic damages against a single care provider or institution. Similarly, if you file a claim against more than one party, you cannot recover more than $1.05 million as compensation.

How Can Morgan & Morgan Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Myrtle Beach Help?

As you have discovered, medical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury cases any attorney might have to deal with. At Morgan and Morgan, our attorneys are uniquely trained and equipped to handle these kinds of cases. We have the experience, resources, aggressiveness, and expertise needed to win. This explains why we are the largest personal injury law firm in South Carolina and the entire nation. Besides, we have an army of over 800 personal injury attorneys ready to fight for you. When you contact us for a free case evaluation, we will review your case and determine whether you have a valid claim. And if you do, we will assign the case to a team of medical experts, attorneys, and paralegals to fight for you or your loved one.

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What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Myrtle Beach?
In Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases is three years. Therefore, you must file a claim within three years of the date of malpractice or the date you discovered or should have discovered the malpractice.
It is also important to note that you cannot file a malpractice claim in South Carolina if six years have already passed since the date of the malpractice incident. This law applies even if you did not know or could not have known it was a malpractice case.
This further explains why malpractice cases are complex. You need an experienced attorney who can navigate these legal hurdles and help secure the compensation you need and deserve.
What Is an Expert Affidavit in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Myrtle Beach or anywhere else in South Carolina, you must obtain an 'expert affidavit.' This is a document prepared by a qualified expert witness to confirm that there is at least one medical negligence incident in your claim.
This document's purpose is to prevent anyone from filing a malpractice lawsuit. It only allows for filing genuine cases, preventing unnecessary backlogs in court or disrupting a medical practitioner's work.
Are There Limits to the Compensation You May Be Able to Recover in South Carolina Medical Malpractice Cases?
Unfortunately, there are certain caps on recoverable damages in South Carolina and many other states.
In The Palmetto State, you cannot recover more than $350,000 worth of non-economic damages against a single care provider or institution. Similarly, if you file a claim against more than one party, you cannot recover more than $1.05 million as compensation.
How Can Morgan & Morgan Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Myrtle Beach Help?
As you have discovered, medical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury cases any attorney might have to deal with. At Morgan and Morgan, our attorneys are uniquely trained and equipped to handle these kinds of cases. We have the experience, resources, aggressiveness, and expertise needed to win.
This explains why we are the largest personal injury law firm in South Carolina and the entire nation. Besides, we have an army of over 800 personal injury attorneys ready to fight for you.
When you contact us for a free case evaluation, we will review your case and determine whether you have a valid claim. And if you do, we will assign the case to a team of medical experts, attorneys, and paralegals to fight for you or your loved one.

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