When you visit a doctor, you expect to receive quality care to improve your health. Unfortunately, some medical practitioners fail to fulfill these standards, and victims of their negligence can suffer a worsened condition or even die.

If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, there are things you can do to seek justice. Here are a few things to do if you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice in South Carolina.

Seek a Medical Assessment from Another Doctor

‍Your health is paramount, and you want to prioritize it. So following medical malpractice, you should get a medical evaluation by a different doctor as soon as possible. This is important whether the malpractice involved a medication error, surgical error, misdiagnosis, or incorrect treatment.  

Try to find someone in your insurance company’s network to avoid creating debt on your road to recovery. Be sure to consult with a Spartanburg medical malpractice Lawyer before you leave the facility you believe is at fault.

Document Relevant Records

In any medical malpractice case, you must provide detailed evidence of liability and damages. You should document all relevant medical records, prescriptions, diagnostic images, hospital bills, and other pertinent information. Without these details, it will be hard to demonstrate that medical malpractice occurred.

Keep a Detailed Journal

‍In South Carolina, medical malpractice victims can recover economic and non-economic damages following a medical malpractice incident. These include financial compensation, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, and more.

Consider starting a personal injury journal where you write about how your condition affects your quality of life. This is important, especially when proving the scope of non-economic damages.

Do Not Correspond with the Involved Parties

‍Medical malpractice cases can be highly complex. So when they happen, the medical community will try to address them internally. Therefore, it would be best if you refrained from discussing your case with the liable facility. Keep in mind that you and the other involved parties have competing goals. Even if the responsible provider seems compassionate, don’t correspond with them or seek an explanation unless your attorney is present.

Contact a Spartanburg Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The legal procedure to file a medical malpractice claim in South Carolina is complex and expensive. A Spartanburg medical malpractice lawyer can evaluate your case to determine whether you have a case and recommend the best options moving forward. In addition, an experienced attorney can consult relevant professionals, handle negotiations, calculate damages, and prepare your case for litigation if necessary.

Ready to get started? The Law Office of Tyler Rody will provide you with a free consultation to help you learn about your case. Fill out our online form or call our office at (864) 381-7969 to speak with Tyler Rody, our lead Spartanburg medical malpractice lawyer.