Kingstree, SC - A Williamsburg County jury delivered a comprehensive verdict totaling $10 million, including $700,000 in economic damages to cover medical expenses and lost earnings, and $9.3 million in non-economic damages for the client's ongoing pain, suffering, and permanent disabilities. The medical bills alone exceeded $600,000, reflecting the extensive treatment required to address preventable complications.

The client represented by the personal injury lawyer in South Carolina was detained at the Williamsburg County Detention Center and experienced severe benzodiazepine withdrawal. The case centered on the detention center's contracted medical provider's failure to properly treat severe benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms. Despite the well-documented risks associated with untreated withdrawal, medical staff allegedly failed to provide appropriate medication or monitoring, resulting in the client suffering a stroke that left him with permanent weakness, immobility, and incontinence.

Perhaps most shocking was the discovery that the client was left immobile on his cell floor for multiple days, during which time he developed stage 4 pressure ulcers – among the most severe category of bedsores. These preventable wounds required months of specialized medical treatment and surgical intervention.

"This courtroom proved to be the great equalizer. While the defendants had corporate resources, our client had something more powerful—the truth. Christopher walked into that jail able to care for himself and left broken and brain-damaged. The word 'verdict' means 'speak the truth,' and this $10 million verdict speaks the truth about what happened and demands accountability," said James B. Moore III of Evans Moore, LLC.

In a significant development, the jury found both the private healthcare company and its medical director individually liable for the grossly negligent care. This dual finding establishes important precedent for holding healthcare leadership personally accountable for systemic failures in institutional settings.

The verdict emphasizes that medical directors cannot simply delegate responsibility without ensuring proper oversight and care standards are maintained.

Evans Moore, LLC’s approach to the case demonstrated the firm’s commitment to thorough case preparation and client advocacy. Their traumatic brain injury attorneys conducted an exhaustive investigation that included:

●       Detailed medical record analysis to document the timeline of neglect

●       Expert medical testimony to establish standards of care and demonstrate breaches

●       Detention center log review to verify claims of abandonment

●       Consultation with specialists in withdrawal management, brain injuries, and wound care

“Insurance companies and corporations seem to be of the impression that the life and health of those who are detained are somehow less sacred than the lives and health of our free citizens,” said Scott C. Evans of Evans Moore, LLC.  "However jurors don’t always share that assessment, especially when reminded that the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that those whose freedoms are taken must be provided with access to basic medical care.”

The substantial verdict serves multiple purposes beyond compensating the victim. It highlights the critical need for proper medical oversight in detention facilities and establishes financial consequences for healthcare providers who fail to meet basic care standards.

Evans Moore, LLC continues to advocate for improved healthcare standards in institutional settings and remains committed to holding medical providers accountable when they fail vulnerable populations.

About Evans Moore, LLC

Based in South Carolina, Evans Moore, LLC is a dedicated personal injury law firm specializing in complex medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and wrongful death cases throughout South Carolina. The firm is distinguished by its personalized approach to client service, combining compassionate counseling with aggressive legal advocacy.

Key Firm Characteristics:

●       Contingency-fee representation (no upfront costs to clients)

●       Direct attorney accessibility throughout case progression

●       Comprehensive case investigation and expert consultation

●       Proven track record in high-stakes litigation

Practice Areas Include:

●       Medical malpractice and hospital negligence

●       Motor vehicle and commercial truck accidents

●       Wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases

●       Institutional negligence claims

For more information about Evans Moore, LLC or to schedule a consultation, clients and media can contact the firm directly. Their wrongful death attorneys provide honest case evaluations and work tirelessly to ensure victims receive the compensation and justice they deserve.

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