Every patient in Greenwood County deserves competent medical care. When negligence occurs, it can lead to serious consequences like new injuries, mounting bills, and unanswered questions. If you suspect medical negligence has harmed you or someone you love, the Greenwood medical malpractice lawyers at McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy are ready to assist. With 30 years of experience and a practice built on ethics, we’ll listen to your story and honestly assess your case. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free consultation.
Why McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy for Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex and most heavily defended claims in personal injury law. Hospitals and their insurers have deep pockets and aggressive lawyers. Here’s what sets our firm apart.
30 years of experience. For three decades, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has represented injured individuals and families across South Carolina. We know how to investigate what went wrong, work with qualified medical professionals, and build a case that holds providers accountable.
An ethics-first approach. We built our name on doing right by our clients. That means an honest assessment from day one. If you have a strong case, we’ll tell you. If you don’t, we’ll tell you that too, and point you in the right direction.
Local roots, statewide resources. Our Greenwood office sits at 1629 Highway 72 NE, just minutes from Self Regional Healthcare and the Greenwood County Courthouse. With seven offices across South Carolina, we pair local knowledge with the resources these cases demand.
Don’t take on a hospital and its insurance company alone. Call 866-MCCRAVY today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Common Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle in Greenwood
Self Regional Healthcare anchors medical care across a wide stretch of the region. It treats patients not only from Greenwood County but also from the smaller rural communities across the surrounding area. Patients are often referred in from outlying clinics or should be transferred to a higher level of care. When a busy system is stretched thin, mistakes can slip through, and the consequences fall on patients and their families.
We represent individuals harmed by a wide range of medical errors, including:
– Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, such as a missed heart attack, stroke, infection, or cancer, that costs valuable treatment time
– Surgical errors, including operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments behind, or causing avoidable complications
– Medication and pharmacy mistakes, such as the wrong drug or the wrong dose
– Birth injuries that harm a mother or newborn during pregnancy, labor, or delivery
– Emergency room errors, where overcrowding and fast decisions can lead to missed or mishandled conditions
– Failure to refer or transfer a patient who needed more care than a local facility could safely provide
If your situation isn’t on this list, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a claim. Not sure whether what happened counts as malpractice? Call 866-MCCRAVY, and we’ll review your situation at no cost.
Understanding South Carolina’s Medical Malpractice Rules
Medical malpractice claims in South Carolina follow special rules that don’t apply to ordinary injury cases. Here are the basics that matter most for your claim.
The deadline to file your claim
South Carolina sets strict time limits on these cases. Under the state’s medical malpractice statute of limitations, you generally have three years from the date of the treatment or error, or three years from when you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury, to bring a claim. There’s also an outer limit: in most cases, no claim may be filed more than six years from the date the malpractice occurred. Miss a deadline, and your case can end before it begins.
The Notice of Intent and affidavit requirement
South Carolina also requires extra steps before a malpractice lawsuit can even be filed. Under the state’s Notice of Intent to File Suit requirement, you must file a Notice of Intent along with a sworn affidavit from a qualified medical professional who supports your claim. Filing that notice pauses the statute of limitations clock, and the law requires the parties to attend a mediation conference to try to resolve the dispute before formal litigation. These rules are one reason malpractice cases need careful, early preparation.
How fault affects your recovery
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you’re found partly responsible for your own harm, your compensation is reduced by your share of the fault. As long as you’re not more than 50% at fault, you can still recover. If your share crosses 51%, you recover nothing. Insurers know this rule well and often try to pin the blame on the patient, which is exactly why having an experienced attorney matters.
South Carolina’s deadlines and filing rules move quickly. Call 866-MCCRAVY before time runs out on your claim.
How We Handle Your Medical Malpractice Case
From your first call, we handle the legal side so you can focus on recovery. Here’s what working with us looks like.
- Free consultation. We listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Investigation. We gather your medical records, build a timeline, and work with qualified medical professionals to determine whether the standard of care was breached.
- Notice and negotiation. When the evidence supports a claim, we file the required Notice of Intent and affidavit, then pursue the mediation and negotiation South Carolina law calls for.
- Litigation if needed. If the hospital or its insurer won’t offer a fair resolution, we’re prepared to take your case to court.
Throughout the process, you’ll work with real people who keep you informed. You deserve straight answers, not a legal runaround.
Damages You May Be Able to Pursue
No amount of money undoes a serious medical injury. But fair compensation can ease the financial burden and help you move forward. Depending on your situation, a medical malpractice claim may allow you to recover:
– Past and future medical expenses, including corrective treatment and long-term care
– Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you are unable to return to work
– Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
– Disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
– In the most tragic cases, wrongful death damages for surviving family members
South Carolina law also places limits on certain non-economic damages in malpractice cases, and those rules can be complex. During your free consultation, we’ll explain what your claim may be worth and how the law applies to your specific situation. Our 30 years of experience help us pursue the full value of what you’ve lost. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood Medical Malpractice Claims
How much does it cost to hire a Greenwood medical malpractice lawyer?
Your first consultation is free. We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you don’t pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. This lets you receive strong legal representation without adding to the financial stress you’re already facing.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in South Carolina?
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-545, you generally have three years from the date of the error or from when you discovered the injury, with an outer limit of six years from when the malpractice occurred. Because these deadlines are strict and malpractice claims require pre-suit steps, it’s best to reach out as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
Not every bad outcome is malpractice. A valid claim usually requires showing that a provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that the failure caused you harm. The only way to know for sure is to have your records reviewed by a knowledgeable attorney and a qualified medical professional.
What if I were partly at fault for my injury?
You may still have a case. South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule lets you recover as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share. Don’t assume you have no claim just because someone suggested you were partly to blame.
Will my case have to go to trial?
Many cases resolve through negotiation or mediation, as required by South Carolina law, before a lawsuit is filed. Some do go to trial when a fair settlement isn’t offered. We prepare every case as if it could go to trial, which puts you in the strongest position either way.
Do you handle medical malpractice cases in Greenwood?
Yes. Our Greenwood office is located at 1629 Highway 72 NE, and we represent clients harmed at Self Regional Healthcare and other facilities throughout the area. Cases here are typically filed at the Greenwood County Courthouse, and we’d be glad to discuss yours.
Talk to a Greenwood Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
If a medical mistake turned your life upside down, you don’t have to face the hospital, the insurance company, and the legal system on your own. We’ll handle the legal work while you focus on healing, and we’ll be honest with you at every step. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free consultation. With 30 years of experience and seven offices across South Carolina, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy is ready to help you find answers and move forward.