Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
The cases of nursing home abuse reported in South Carolina are heartbreaking. As an elder abuse lawyer in Pawleys Island, the Hopkins Law Firm has represented spouses and families of neglect and abuse victims. For many, recognizing the signs of nursing home abuse can be difficult. It may be the ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
It is estimated that there could be as many as 120,000 to 250,000 Americans who die annually due to medical malpractice. Some of that number comes from the rate of approximately one percent of hospital patients becoming victims of malpractice every year. That means that one out of every 100 hosp...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Are you having difficulty paying medical bills and you're unable to work due to an injury sustained in an accident? Are you faced with these stressful situations including handling paperwork for insurance companies?
If you're facing situations like these you need the services of a skilled attorn...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
When your legal dispute involves a low amount of money or piece of property that's valued at a small amount, small claims court in South Carolina may be a valid approach to win your battle. Compared to hiring a Pawleys Island lawyer, a small claims case is often quick, simple, informal, and inex...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you've gone through a divorce or separation from your partner and there are children involved, it can sometimes be difficult to get both parties to agree on child custody arrangements. Considering a child custody lawyer isn't a bad idea, especially if the separation was complicated or hostile....
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Having an instrument left in the body after surgery can create significant physical complications, even death. The body will almost certainly have an adverse reaction to the object's presence. Here are some common injuries caused by surgical instruments left in the body.
Common Injuries from Sur...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Have you had surgery – only to have a surgical instrument left in the body? You're not alone. CBS News reports that it happens to hundreds of people each year, while CNN estimates that it happens to as many as 6,000 patients per year.
Most victims have longer hospital stays due to significant co...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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Whitney M. : I'm here again with Bill and Clay Hopkins. We're going to talk a little bit about how COVID, what you're seeing at the firm in relation to COVID cases.
Clay Hopkins: Yes, certainly. Some of the areas that we are seeing, more and more claims for. At least clie...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
An important piece on big pharma. Full article link below.
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PARK CITY, Utah — By the time Kelly Pfaff got home from driving her son to school that morning, it was too late.
Her husband, John, was supposed to be taking their 4-year-old daughter to school. But the girl and the nanny were stil...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you have a possible medical malpractice case, the good news is that most cases will settle before they reach a trial. However, the settlement process can be difficult in itself, and many cases could take years before they reach an agreement. If the defendant approaches you to talk about a set...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Having a surgical instrument left in your body is sure to cause significant interruptions to your life. You may become seriously ill and will likely need another medical procedure to remove the object. Moreover, leaving a surgical instrument in the body is a form of medical malpractice.
If this ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Patients often look to file a lawsuit when medical treatment or a procedure does not end up with the result that they intended. Often, when a patient is injured, they will automatically claim that the doctor was to blame. While this is often the case, there is a legal process and test that comes...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
There are over 1.3 million licensed lawyers in the United States. However, it can still be difficult to find a good one when you need one.
Part of the reason for this is the vast number of different specialties that exist in the law. Civil litigation is one such specialty, but even it contains a...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Our South Carolina car accident attorney explains what pain and suffering damages are and how you can calculate what you are owed for pain and suffering.
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
A statute of limitations is set in many different types of lawsuit filings, including a personal injury lawsuit. The mandated time limit is set to avoid inherent issues that come with the passing of a long period of time, like conflicting or forgotten memories, lost evidence, or difficulty locat...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
This article is about how malpractice insurance companies, judges, juries, and lawyers value medical malpractice lawsuits.
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Most of us are not medical professionals, so we trust the doctors, surgeons, and specialists who treat us for everything from minor illnesses to major injuries. The vast majority of doctors are professional and highly experienced, but that's not always the case. Medical malpractice can occur whe...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Going to see a doctor requires a great deal of trust on the part of the patient. In most cases, doctors and other medical professionals do their jobs well and within the accepted standard of care. Most medical professionals, however, do not always provide their patients with accurate diagnoses. ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
In 2018, the civil court system across the United States heard more than 277,000 cases. The appellate court system heard more than 49,000.
A civil lawsuit, also known as civil litigation, is based on non-criminal statutes. Civil litigation is a legal dispute between two or more parties that, usu...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
More than half a million prescription inhalers have been recalled voluntarily by GlaxoSmithKline, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a report by The State.
Per the FDA, Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol inhalers are not effectively delivering drugs, which a...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Personal injury lawsuits in South Carolina often involve slip and fall cases. Whether the injury occurred from a wet store floor or an icy sidewalk, there are numerous situations where the property owner could have taken more precaution to avoid a fall. What many people don't understand is a Paw...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you're considering filing a lawsuit, but the process seems daunting, you'll need to consult with a civil litigation attorney. Civil litigation covers a broad range of legal issues, so you want to do your research and ensure the Pawleys Island lawyer you contact is the best fit for your case. ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Choosing a lawyer is a task you should take very seriously. By selecting a Pawleys Island attorney to represent you, no matter the situation, you're putting your trust in his or her abilities to offer transparent, honest guidance and representation.
When an attorney falls short of the expectatio...