Wrong-Site or Wrong-Patient Surgery:
Performing a procedure on the incorrect body part or, in extreme cases of administrative failure, the wrong patient entirely.
Every surgery carries inherent risks, but patients should never have to suffer due to preventable mistakes, poor communication, or surgical incompetence.
At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we represent individuals across South Carolina who have been devastated by surgical malpractice. We trust surgeons and hospital staff with our lives; when that trust is betrayed through negligence, the results can be catastrophic or even fatal. With more than 30 years of experience, attorney David L. Hood and his co-counsel team provide the sophisticated legal investigation required to prove what went wrong behind the closed doors of an operating room.
Surgical errors often go beyond simple complications and enter the realm of medical negligence. Our firm handles a wide array of surgical error claims, including:
While surgeons are highly trained, the systems around them often fail. We investigate the root causes of surgical trauma, which frequently include:
Under South Carolina law, proving a surgical error requires more than just showing a bad outcome. You must prove that the surgeon or hospital breached the “standard of care”—meaning they failed to do what a competent professional would have done in the same situation.
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally three years from the date of the injury or the date the injury was discovered. However, there is a “statute of repose” that strictly limits claims to six years from the date of the occurrence, regardless of when it was found. Because surgical errors often involve complex evidence and require early expert review, it is vital to consult with an attorney as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
If you are struggling with the aftermath of a botched surgery, you don’t have to face the medical board or insurance giants alone. From our main office in Murrells Inlet to our locations in Spartanburg, Rock Hill, and Charleston, we are here to fight for your rights.
Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online to schedule your free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we successfully recover a settlement or verdict for you.
