Settlement in Kershaw County Malpractice Case

Mike Kelly

Attorney
(866) 735-1102 Ext 481

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I recently represented a woman who suffered debilitating ankle injuries in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in 2002 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. As a result of the accident, my client incurred two painful surgeries and sustained injuries that directly affected her ability to ambulate and drive. My client was no longer able to enjoy the once simple pleasures in her life, consisting of gardening, horseback riding, and playing with her grandchildren. In addition, she was unable to continue in her employment as a substitute teacher which imposed a significant financial burden on the household.

The case was settled for $250,000 against the client’s original attorney in a legal malpractice claim arising from her attorney’s failure to restore the case to the docket after filing a 40(j) motion. As a result of this misconduct, my client was barred from recovering against the at fault driver in a case where liability was clear. The settlement ended a six and a half year ordeal of frustration and anxiety that had pushed my client to her emotional and financial limits.