You trust the doctors and nurses at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and clinics across the Upstate to treat you with care and skill. When a preventable mistake causes injury or loss, it results in great harm. A Greenville medical malpractice lawyer at McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy can investigate and help determine if you have a claim. With 30 years of experience and seven offices across South Carolina, we hold negligent providers accountable. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Why McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy for Your Greenville Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice claims are among the most difficult cases under South Carolina law. Hospitals and their insurers defend themselves hard, and the rules are strict. Here’s why injured patients across the Upstate trust our firm.
30 years of experience. For three decades, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has represented injured individuals and grieving families throughout South Carolina. We know how to dig through medical records, work with qualified medical professionals to review your treatment, and build claims that hold up under scrutiny.
A local team that knows Greenville. Our Greenville office sits at 2 Butternut Drive, and we handle cases right here through the Greenville County Courthouse. We know the local hospitals, the local court system, and what it takes to move a claim forward in this community.
Honesty first, with no upfront cost. We built our name on ethics and straight answers. We’ll tell you honestly whether we think you have a case, and we work on a contingency-fee basis. No fee unless we win, so you can seek accountability without piling on more financial stress.
Not sure if what happened to you counts as malpractice? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free, no-pressure consultation.
Common Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle in Greenville
Greenville is a regional medical hub. Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital runs one of the busiest emergency and trauma centers in the Upstate, drawing patients from across the region. Greenville Memorial is the flagship of a large regional health system, so when something goes wrong inside that system, the consequences can follow a patient for years. Medical malpractice occurs when a provider’s care falls below the accepted medical standard and harms a patient.
We represent patients and families in a wide range of medical negligence claims, including:
– Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, such as a missed cancer, heart attack, or stroke, that costs precious treatment time
– Surgical errors, including wrong-site surgery, instruments left inside the body, or preventable complications
– Emergency room mistakes, where crowding or poor communication leads to overlooked symptoms
– Medication errors, such as the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or a dangerous interaction
– Birth injuries to a mother or baby caused by negligent prenatal or delivery care
– Failure to monitor or treat a known condition until it becomes life-threatening
Keep in mind that not every bad outcome is malpractice. Even careful medicine carries risk. The real question is whether a competent provider would have done something different. That’s what we investigate for you.
South Carolina Medical Malpractice Law: What Greenville Patients Should Know
Medical malpractice claims in South Carolina follow special rules. Missing one of them can sink an otherwise strong case, which is why it helps to have an experienced team on your side from the start.
The deadline to file your claim
South Carolina sets firm time limits. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-545, an action for medical malpractice must generally be commenced within three years from the date of the treatment, or three years from the date of discovery or when it reasonably ought to have been discovered, not to exceed six years from the date of occurrence. In plain terms, a six-year outer limit applies in most cases, no matter when you find out. Because these deadlines are unforgiving and a proper investigation takes time, it’s smart to call a lawyer as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
South Carolina’s extra pre-suit steps
Malpractice cases here carry a hurdle most injury claims don’t. Before filing a civil action for medical malpractice, S.C. Code Ann. § 15-79-125 requires you to file a Notice of Intent to File Suit and an affidavit of a medical witness, subject to the requirements of Section 15-36-100. That affidavit must specify at least one negligent act or omission and the factual basis for the claim. Filing the Notice of Intent also tolls the applicable deadlines, and the parties must take part in a mediation conference within 90 to 120 days after the Notice of Intent is served. These steps reward preparation and experience and are a big reason it pays to have the right firm handling your claim.
What if you were partly at fault?
You may still have a claim. South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence, so you can recover compensation as long as you’re not more than 50% responsible for your own harm. However, your recovery drops by your share of the fault. In medical cases, providers sometimes argue that a patient ignored instructions or omitted information. We expect those arguments and build your case to answer them head-on.
These rules move fast and leave little room for error. Call 866-MCCRAVY before the deadline passes. Your consultation is free.
How our Greenville Medical Malpractice Process Works
We built our process to lift the weight off you, so you can focus on your health and your family while we handle the legal side. From your first call to the final resolution, you’ll always know where your case stands.
- Free consultation. Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions, and lay out your options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Records review and investigation. We collect your medical records and work with qualified medical professionals to assess whether your care met the accepted standard.
- Building your claim. If you have a case, we prepare the Notice of Intent, the required affidavit, and a strategy built around your specific situation.
- Negotiation, mediation, or trial. We push for a fair settlement, and if the hospital or insurer won’t be reasonable, we’re ready to take your case to court.
Compensation You May Be Able to Recover
Every case is different, but South Carolina law allows injured patients to seek compensation for the full scope of harm caused by a medical mistake. Depending on your situation, that can include:
– Past and future medical bills, including the cost of corrective care
– Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you are unable to work as before
– Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
– Disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
– In a wrongful death case, funeral expenses and the family’s loss of support and companionship
We cannot promise a particular result. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. What we can promise is an honest evaluation of what your claim may be worth and a team that works to recover the full value of your claim under South Carolina law, including future care needs and the long-term impact on your daily life.
Want to know what your case could be worth? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free case evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Medical Malpractice Claims
How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We handle these claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your first consultation is always free.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in South Carolina?
Generally, three years from the treatment or from when you reasonably should have discovered the harm, capped at a six-year statute of repose from the date it happened in most cases. Waiting is risky because evidence fades and the pre-suit steps take time. The sooner you call, the better we can protect your claim.
Do I really have a case if my treatment just went badly?
Maybe. Not every bad result is malpractice. You may have a claim if a provider’s care fell below the accepted medical standard and that failure caused your injury. The only way to know is to have the records reviewed, which we do at no cost to you.
What if I were partly responsible for my injury?
You may still recover. South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence, so you can pursue compensation as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share. Don’t count yourself out before talking with us.
Will my medical malpractice case have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many claims are settled, and South Carolina requires mediation before a case proceeds. If the hospital or insurer refuses a fair resolution, we’re prepared to try your case, and we build every claim with that possibility in mind.
Do you handle medical malpractice cases in Greenville?
Yes. Our Greenville office is at 2 Butternut Drive, and we represent patients harmed at hospitals and clinics across Greenville County and the Upstate. With seven offices across South Carolina, help is always close by. Call 866-MCCRAVY to talk with us.
Talk to a Greenville Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
A serious medical mistake can upend your life in moments, and the road to accountability is complicated and strict. You don’t have to travel it alone. For 30 years, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has stood up for injured South Carolinians with honesty, experience, and real care for the individuals we serve. Let us review your case, explain your rights, and carry the legal burden so you can focus on healing. Call 866-MCCRAVY now for a free consultation. With seven offices across South Carolina, we’re ready to help.