QUESTION
If I had surgery in SC, and now live in FL, do I need to find a lawyer in SC or can i use a FL attorney?
Asked on Jul 21st, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - South Carolina
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I had plastic surgery in SC, a lot of complications and loss of my implants less then a year later, i'm just trying to find out if i can use a FL lawyer, or if i need to find someone in SC to represent me?
1 ANSWER
You need a lawyer licensed in SC. Lawyers can be licensed in more than one state, so you might be able to find a lawyer in FL who is also licensed in SC. But bottom line, you need a lawyer who holds a SC license if you are looking into suing for a surgery that took place in SC. Best of luck!
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Answered on Jul 21st, 2014 at 1:39 PM