Head v. MUSC
This medical malpractice action involved osteomylitis, which is a bone infection. The infection set in after an open reduction and fixation of a leg fracture. The client underwent hyperbaric oxygen treatment to control the infection, and experienced multiple problems. After litigation was commenced, the case was resolved for $500,000.00.
Powell v. MUSC
Medical malpractice case involving a breast reduction surgery. The surgery was negligently performed, resulting in asymmetrical breasts. Suit was filed in Charleston County, and ultimately settled for $200,000.00.
Estate of Herrick v. MUSC
This medical malpractice case involved a laparoscopic gastric bypass operation. During the surgery, the operating physician nicked the client’s intestine, filling client’s peritoneal cavity with bile and blood. Client died four days after surgery due to peritonitis, which is an infection in the peritoneal cavity. Suit was filed in Charleston County, and settled for $450,000.00 prior to trial.
Client v. MUSC
Wrongful death case involving client who had his jaw wired shut after an accident. The claim involved the hospital's failure to monitor the patient, failure to provide wire cutters at his bedside, and ultimately, the patient's death. The case settled prior to suit for $550,000.00.
Estate of Lee Gunnels v. Dr. Glenn Freedman and Healthfirst/Rapidcare
This matter involved a missed diagnosis of pneumonia and sepsis which lead to the death of a 35 year old man. Two cases were filed; one for the benefit of the decedent’s children and the other for the benefit of the decedent’s mother.
The litigation lasted over 2 years. During discovery 26 depositions were taken in 6 different states, and 4 different defense firms represented the defendants. The Lawton Law Firm hired 6 experts to testify and used 4 focus groups as part of the trial preparation. Significant offers were rejected before trial, and the matter went to trial in November of 2009. After 4 days of trial, the cases settled for a combined total of $1,400,000.00.
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