Charleston Medical Malpractice Lawyer

HOFFMAN LAW FIRM

Medical negligence can leave patients in even worse condition – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Medical malpractice can include misdiagnoses, failure to provide proper treatment, medical mistakes, abuse, and neglect. It takes a skilled South Carolina medical malpractice lawyer to handle these cases, as they come with unique challenges and demand great depth of knowledge. Our experienced attorneys at Hoffman Law Firm are here to fight for you.

If you or a loved one have been injured due to medical negligence in Charleston, Georgetown, or anywhere else in South Carolina, Hoffman Law Firm is here to help. Our medical malpractice lawyers have the experience necessary to fight for the compensation you deserve.

We understand that you may have a difficult road to recovery ahead, so our medical malpractice lawyers offer the kind of support and compassion you are unlikely to find anywhere else. Rest assured that the lawyer you initially meet with is the lawyer who will see your case through to the end. Whether that involves a trial or a settlement outside of court, we promise to walk beside you each step of the way.

So, schedule a free case review and get justice today!

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Hundreds-to-millions in settlements won for accident victims throughout the Lowcountry, Hoffman Law Firm delivers serious results.

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What Do I Do If I Suspect Medical Malpractice?

Immediately speak with your medical provider and ask for a referral to switch physicians. If you stay with your current doctor and they learn that you are interested in a medical malpractice claim, they may try to protect their own interest.

The accused doctor may unprofessionally seek methods to minimize your chances of a successful claim against them. So, you should change doctors before openly suggesting any claims of malpractice.

Make sure you obtain a copy of all your medical records soon. Get the information sooner than later to avoid anyone unethically altering or tampering with your medical records to undermine your malpractice claim.

You should keep a journal handy to track the incident, your injuries, and any follow-up medical care. Medical malpractice claims can take years to resolve. Having a log can help you remember key details over a long period of time and be a resource down the line in your case.

Malpractice claims can be lengthy and complicated, you need a good lawyer. Seeking an experienced attorney with a history of handling these types of legal cases.

Hoffman Law Firm offers a skilled legal team with a history of medical malpractice, product liability of defective medical devices and all other personal injury cases.

Plus, your initial consultation is completely free!

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

There are many different types of malpractice, ranging from minor mishaps to life-threatening medical errors. Here are some of the most common types:

Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis

Testing errors (failure to order proper tests or accurately read results)

Surgical errors

Improper medication or dosage

Inadequate after care

Premature discharge

Do I Have a Legitimate Medical Malpractice Claim?

If a medical error results in an injury, you need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to seek the compensation you deserve. At Hoffman Law Firm, we’ll start by asking the following questions to ensure your medical malpractice claim meets the requirements.

Did your healthcare professional violate the standard of care?
To prove a doctor’s negligence, we must prove that their actions are not consistent with a competent doctor under the same circumstances.

Did negligence cause your injury?
The next step is proving that, not only is the doctor negligent, but their poor practices caused your injury – and if they provided proper healthcare medical services, you wouldn’t be hurt.

Did the injury result in damages?
Damages typically include compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and future/continuing care.

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Our Charleston law firm of skilled medical malpractice lawyers are ready with trusted legal counsel, so schedule your appointment now!

Understanding Phases in the Malpractice Claim Process

The length and value of a medical malpractice lawsuit vary dramatically, depending on the overall complexity of the legal claim. At Hoffman Law Firm, we’ll walk beside you throughout the process, keeping you informed along the way.

Our South Carolina medical malpractice attorneys will gather all the necessary information, such as medical records, hospital bills and insurance policy details, to strengthen your claim. Once we have a thorough understanding of your injury, our next task is to prove healthcare negligence. This investigation phase may involve consulting with an expert medical witness.

If strong evidence to support medical negligence is found, your case may settle out of court to save both sides’ time and resources. But if a fair agreement is not reached through negotiation, our South Carolina medical malpractice lawyers are prepared to take your medical malpractice lawsuit before a judge.

Health Complications Due to Defective Medical Devices & Products

Medical devices are designed to improve your quality of life, often implanted to alleviate health concerns, and help your body function properly. From hip implants to pacemakers, these devices can give patients a whole new lease on life – when they work as they should.

But sometimes these medical devices are improperly designed, tested, or manufactured. When this type of manufacturer negligence is the case, dangerous medical products are produced, often causing personal injury.

If you’re injured, the medical device manufacturer should be held responsible for the harm and losses they caused. By filing a product liability claim against them, our Charleston law firm will work hard to recover compensation.

What Can I Recover in Medical Malpractice Claim?

Hoffman Law Firm’s medical malpractice lawyers have the experience necessary to handle these complicated cases and can help guide you through the process. Our personal injury team of South Carolina medical malpractice attorneys are devoted to securing compensation for many different types of losses due to medical malpractice, including:

Medical costs

Lost wages

Future medical costs

Pain and suffering

Permanent disability

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Our Charleston law firm of skilled medical malpractice lawyers are ready with trusted legal counsel, so schedule your appointment now!

South Carolina Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

3 YEARS

In South Carolina, the average statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is typically three years. This is three years from the calendar date of the procedure that results in injury, from the calendar date when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered by the injured individual.

How Do I File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

If you or a loved one are impacted by improper care, medical services or a defective medical device in the Charleston area or anywhere in South Carolina, call Hoffman Law Firm immediately.

Our Charleston law firm is equipped to handle your medical malpractice lawsuit and to ensure the standard of care is upheld in our community. We’ll inform you of your healthcare rights as a patient and formulate a plan to pursue the compensation you and your family deserve.

Contact our South Carolina medical malpractice lawyers at Hoffman Law Firm today, we are ready with your initial free consultation.

What People Are Saying About Us

The service and staff of Hoffman law firm was exceptionally professional. Staff lovingness and kindness was greatly appreciated. 

-Vermelle

They were very helpful, compassionate, and nice. I was at ease during the process of getting help with them. I would recommend them to anyone who wants honesty and professional lawyers. 

-Latvia

Hoffman Law Firm worked hard behind the scenes and completely surpassed our expectations. We will recommend them to our friends and family! 

-Marty

Meet Your Attorneys

Our experienced personal injury team is proud to serve the Lowcountry, offering trusted legal representation right here at home. Committed to securing the compensation our friends and neighbors deserve, our personal injury attorneys will walk beside you each step of the way. 

From filing your claim to communicating with the insurance company, we handle your entire claim for you. Get in touch for trusted legal advice and schedule your free consultation today!

Attorney David Hoffman built Hoffman Law Firm from the ground up, relying solely on his own legal skills, tireless work ethic and natural people skills to gain clients' trust and establish a track record of success. After graduating from The Citadel in 1991, David received his law degree from the University of Florida at Gainesville in 1997.

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David L.
Hoffman

Attorney Matt Cook became part of the Hoffman Law team after practicing law in the Midlands for more than a decade. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and always knew he eventually wanted to return to the Lowcountry, where he was raised. Matt appreciates the Hoffman Law philosophy because the attorneys share his values including communication, respect, compassion, and availability to clients.

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Matthew R.
Cook

From her earliest days in law school, Attorney Amanda Stearns knew she wanted to be a trial lawyer. Determined to finish law school quickly so that she could pursue her dream of fighting for justice, Amanda graduated a semester early from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

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Amanda R.
Stearns

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