Holding Healthcare Providers Accountable for Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the eighth leading cause of death in our country, killing more people than AIDS, breast cancer or automobile accidents. Just ask any doctor and you will be informed that hospitals are truly dangerous places.
As an experienced attorney, I handle selective medical malpractice cases against those doctors and hospitals causing serious injuries or death resulting from substandard medical care. My Spartanburg, South Carolina, law firm — Patrick E. Knie Law Offices — is dedicated to representing these victims and helping them to obtain the best possible results in South Carolina courts.
I represent people who have experienced a broad range of medical malpractice:
- Birth injury
- Nursing medication error
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Surgical error
- Emergency room error
About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice litigation often centers around two distinct issues: liability and damages. Liability is the question of whether or not the doctor — or the hospital — did something wrong. To discover if the hospital is liable for malpractice, I often examine medical records and consult with well-respected experts. Often liability situations involve accusations by one practitioner against another. A doctor blames the hospital, for example, or the hospital blames the negligence of a doctor.
Damages in medical malpractice cases are often very severe. They involve life-long physical impairment and even wrongful death. For many, especially cases involving birth injury, a lawsuit must provide the resources to care for someone for the entire rest of their life. For this reason, it is critical that you work with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
Talk With a Lawyer About Your Medical Malpractice Concerns
To talk with me about your legal concerns regarding a doctor mistake, call my Spartanburg, South Carolina, law firm at 864-641-3459 or 866-665-4995. You may also complete my online intake form. Consultations are free and confidential.
