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Showing 20 medical malpractice lawyers in Charleston, SC
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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, PC
635 E Bay St f, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 488-2359
derricklawfirm.com
Trey Harrell Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer
2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 636-7980
treyhelps.com
Anastopoulo Law Firm
32 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 977-0204
akimlawfirm.com
Bringardner Injury Law Firm
41 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 400-0012
bringardner.com
Taylor Anderson Law Firm
507 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 277-1176
andersonlawfirm.law
Crantford Meehan
50 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 376-4030
crantfordmeehan.com
Mickelsen Dalton LLC - Charleston Injury Lawyers
25 Society St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 804-0428
mickelsendalton.com
Yarborough Applegate Law Firm
291 E Bay St Floor 2, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 972-0150
yarboroughapplegate.com
Ty Robinson Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm
28 Broad St Suite 204-2, Charleston, SC 29401
(855) 956-3213
calltynow.com
Hopkins Law Firm
171 Church St Suite 160A, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 314-4202
hopkinsfirm.com
Roden Law
127 King St # 200, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 790-8999
rodenlaw.com
Riders Law Group
1721 Ashley River Rd Unit A, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 376-8416
riderslawgroup.com
Feidler Law Firm
22 Strawberry Ln, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 790-9015
feidlerlawfirm.com
Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers
1565 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 200, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 278-8936
joyelawfirm.com
Marin & Murphy Law Firm
3 Broad St Suite 405, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 642-2449
marinmurphylaw.com
Law Office of Jared C. Williams, LLC
740 Magnolia Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 991-6528
williamslawsc.com
Uricchio Law Firm
147 Wappoo Creek Dr # 205, Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-9300
uricchiolawfirm.com
Hughey Law Firm LLC
171 Church St #330, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 881-8644
hugheylawfirm.com
Kahn Law Firm, LLP
562 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 920-5690
kahnlawfirm.com
Briggs Law Group, LLC
78 Ashley Point Dr Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 429-6726
briggs-lawgroup.com
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Charleston Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in South Carolina work on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay no upfront fees. The lawyer typically receives a percentage of any settlement or court award usually between 33 and 40 percent. Costs for expert witnesses and court filings are often advanced by the firm and deducted from your recovery. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in South Carolina?
In South Carolina you generally have three years from the date of the alleged malpractice to file a lawsuit. However there is a strict six year statute of repose from the date of the incident regardless of when it was discovered. Exceptions exist for minors and cases involving foreign objects left in the body.
Do I need a certificate of merit to file a medical malpractice case in South Carolina?
Yes South Carolina law requires that before filing a lawsuit your attorney must submit an affidavit from a qualified medical expert. This expert must confirm that the defendants actions likely deviated from the standard of care and caused your injury.
What damages can I recover in a Charleston medical malpractice case?
You may recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages as well as noneconomic damages for pain and suffering. South Carolina caps noneconomic damages at 350000 per defendant and 1050000 total in most cases. Punitive damages may also be available in cases of gross negligence.