South Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyer:

Holding Healthcare Providers to Account

When Medical Care Fails the Standard of Trust

We place our lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, and medical institutions with the expectation of professional care. However, when a healthcare provider acts negligently or fails to follow the accepted standard of care, the results can be catastrophic. Medical malpractice isn’t just a simple mistake—it is a violation of the professional duty owed to a patient, often resulting in permanent disability, staggering medical debt, or the loss of a loved one.

At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we understand the immense hurdle of taking on a hospital or a medical corporation. For over 30 years, attorney David L. Hood and his co-counsel legal team have provided “tough help for injured patients.” We know that proving malpractice in South Carolina is a complex task that requires meticulous research, expert medical testimony, and a relentless pursuit of the facts. We handle the heavy burden of litigation so that you and your family can focus on healing and finding a path forward.

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Areas of Expertise

Specialized Advocacy for Medical Negligence

Medical malpractice can take many forms, from errors in the operating room to negligence in a long-term care facility. We provide skilled representation across a wide range of medical legal issues:

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Birth Injury:

Errors during labor or delivery can lead to life-long conditions like Cerebral Palsy or HIE. We fight to secure your child’s financial and medical future.
Malpractice

The High Bar for Malpractice in South Carolina

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South Carolina law places several hurdles in front of malpractice victims. To successfully pursue a claim, we must address:

The Affidavit of Merit:
Under state law, we must file an affidavit from a qualified medical expert at the beginning of the lawsuit, stating that the defendant deviated from the standard of care.
Damage Caps:
South Carolina has complex laws regarding "caps" on non-economic damages (pain and suffering). We work to maximize every available avenue of recovery, including economic damages and punitive damages where applicable.
Complex Deadlines:
The statute of limitations is generally three years (or two years for government/teaching hospitals like MUSC). However, the "discovery rule" may apply if the injury wasn't immediately apparent.
Our Approach:

Experts and Results

Proving a medical error requires more than just showing a bad outcome; it requires proving negligence. Our firm utilizes a team approach, collaborating with:

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Board-Certified Medical Experts:
To review your records and pinpoint exactly where the provider failed.
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Life Care Planners:
To project the long-term costs of rehabilitation, equipment, and home modifications.
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Forensic Accountants:
To calculate lost wages and the total economic impact on your family.

Compassionate Counsel Across the Palmetto State

With 17 locations throughout South Carolina, from Charleston to Spartanburg, we are local to you. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online for your free consultation. Let us put our 30+ years of experience to work for your family.

The Law Offices of David L. Hood’s principal office is located in Murrells Inlet, SC and that is where Attorney Hood principally performs legal services and practices law. This website constitutes attorney advertising and is designed for general information only. The information presented in this website should not be construed to be formal legal advice or create an attorney client relationship.
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