by MediaBeast | Jul 31, 2014 | Legal Blog, malpractice, medicalmalpractice
When we seek medical advice, we rely on our doctor or healthcare provider to make the correct diagnosis. This is not always the case. About 155 per 1,000 hospitalized patients are not diagnosed and treated timely, according to HealthGrades. Medical misdiagnosis can...
by MediaBeast | Jul 8, 2014 | Legal Blog, malpractice, medicalmalpractice
Question: Does South Carolina use a medical malpractice damages cap? Answer: Yes. Like many states, South Carolina has a statute on the books that places a limit or “cap” on the amount of compensation that can be awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice...