When you moved your parent into a Greenwood nursing home, you trusted the staff to keep them safe. Discovering bruises, bedsores, or unexplained weight loss can be heartbreaking, and feeling guilt and anger is natural. You’re not alone, and help is available. At McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy, our Greenwood nursing home abuse lawyers have 30 years of experience and an ethics-first approach, serving families across the Lakelands. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free consultation.
Why Greenwood Families Trust McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy
Choosing a lawyer after you suspect a loved one has been hurt is a hard decision. Here’s what sets our firm apart.
30 years of experience, built on ethics
For 30 years, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has represented injured individuals and families throughout South Carolina. We built this firm on doing right by our clients, which matters even more when the person who’s been harmed cannot always speak up for themselves. We’ll give you an honest assessment on whether we believe you have a case.
A Greenwood office and statewide reach
Our Greenwood office sits at 1629 Highway 72 NE, just minutes from the families we serve. With seven offices across South Carolina, we’re close when you need us, and we know the local courts, hospitals, and care facilities in this community.
A free consultation and no upfront cost
Worrying about legal fees on top of everything else isn’t fair to you. Your consultation is free, and we handle nursing home cases on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay no fee unless we win compensation for your family. Call 866-MCCRAVY to talk it through with no obligation.
Common Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases We Handle in Greenwood
Abuse and neglect don’t always look the way families expect. Sometimes the signs are obvious. Often, they’re quiet, and a loved one is too frightened or too ill to explain what happened.
Neglect: bedsores, falls, malnutrition, and dehydration
Neglect is the most common harm we see. Understaffed facilities leave residents in the same position for hours, which leads to painful pressure sores. Others suffer repeated falls, dehydration, or malnutrition. When injuries become serious, many Greenwood residents end up in the emergency room at Self Regional Healthcare, sometimes with wounds or infections that never should have developed.
Physical and emotional abuse
Unexplained bruises, fractures, fearfulness around certain staff, or sudden withdrawal can all point to physical or emotional abuse. Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong during your visits, it’s worth a closer look.
Medication errors, wandering, and wrongful death
Medication mistakes, residents wandering away from a facility, and insufficient supervision can all cause catastrophic harm. In the worst cases, neglect or abuse contributes to a resident’s death, and surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim.
Don’t second-guess yourself if something seems off. Call 866-MCCRAVY and let us look into it for free.
South Carolina Law and Your Family’s Rights
Greenwood nursing home residents have real protections under state law. Understanding them helps you see why these cases are worth pursuing.
Residents are protected as vulnerable adults
Under South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act, a nursing home resident is a vulnerable adult, and the law created a system for reporting, investigating, and prosecuting adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation. In fact, physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other professionals who have reason to believe a vulnerable adult has been abused are required to report it. Nursing homes here are also licensed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, and inspection records can become powerful evidence. As of late November 2025, South Carolina had 192 licensed nursing homes, and the standards that govern them give your family a clear basis for holding a facility accountable.
How fault and compensation work
South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence, often called the 50% bar rule. As long as your family is found less than 51% at fault, you can still recover, though the amount is reduced by your share of the blame. Facilities frequently try to blame a resident’s pre-existing conditions, so having a lawyer who anticipates those arguments matters.
How long you have to act
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for an injury to the person is generally three years under South Carolina’s civil limitations statute. Wrongful death claims also usually run three years from the date of death. Some situations can shorten or change that window, so the sooner you call, the better we can protect the evidence.
How our Greenwood Nursing Home Abuse Claims Work
We handle the legal side so you can focus on your loved one. Here’s what the process usually looks like.
First, we listen. During your free consultation, we hear what you’ve noticed and explain whether we believe there’s a case. Next, we investigate by gathering medical records, facility staffing logs, Department of Public Health inspection reports, and witness statements. From there, we build the claim and handle negotiations with the facility and its insurers. Most cases settle, but if the facility won’t offer fair compensation, we’re prepared to file suit at the Greenwood County Courthouse and take your case to trial. Throughout the process, you’ll deal with real people from our firm who keep you updated and answer your questions.
Want to know where your family stands? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free case review.
Compensation Your Family May Be Able to Recover
Every case is different, but compensation in a nursing home abuse or neglect claim often covers more than medical bills. Depending on the facts, your family may be able to recover money for:
– Medical care, including emergency treatment, hospital stays, and follow-up care
– The cost of moving your loved one to a safer facility
– Physical pain, emotional suffering, and loss of dignity
– In wrongful death cases, funeral expenses and the family’s loss
When the conduct is especially reckless, the law may also allow additional damages meant to punish the wrongdoer. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and depends on its unique facts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood Nursing Home Abuse Claims
How do I know if it’s abuse or just normal aging?
You don’t have to be certain. Bedsores, repeated falls, sudden weight loss, unexplained bruises, and fearful behavior are common red flags. The only way to know for sure is to have someone investigate, and that’s exactly what we do at no cost to you.
How much does it cost to hire a nursing home abuse lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and we work on a contingency-fee basis, so you owe no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for your family. That lets you receive answers without adding to your financial stress.
How long do I have to file a claim in South Carolina?
Usually three years, but please don’t wait. Evidence, such as staffing records and inspection reports, can disappear, and witnesses’ memories fade. Calling early gives us the best chance to protect what your case needs.
Should I move my loved one out of the facility?
If you believe your loved one is in danger, their safety comes first. You can also report concerns to the Adult Protective Services program at the Department of Social Services or the South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program within the Department on Aging. We’re glad to talk through your options during a free call.
Who investigates nursing home abuse in Greenwood?
Several agencies may become involved, including the Department of Public Health, which inspects facilities, Adult Protective Services, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. While a report to these agencies and a civil claim are separate, you can pursue both at the same time.
Do you handle nursing home cases in Greenwood?
Yes. Our office at 1629 Highway 72 NE serves Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands, and we handle cases throughout South Carolina from our seven offices. Call 866-MCCRAVY, and we’ll come to you if that’s easier.
Talk to a Greenwood Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Today
Your loved one deserves to be safe, and your family deserves answers. With 30 years of experience and offices across South Carolina, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy is ready to listen and help you decide what to do next. Call 866-MCCRAVY now for a free, no-obligation consultation. There’s no fee unless we win.