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Mount Pleasant Today
By the People, for the People
Hughey Law Firm Surpasses $300 Million in Verdicts & Settlements, Nearly Half Recovered for Elder Abuse Injury Victims
South Carolina personal injury and elder abuse law firm reaches major milestone in recovering compensation for vulnerable residents and their families.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:53am
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Hughey Law Firm, a South Carolina personal injury and elder abuse law firm, has recovered over $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families, with nearly half of that figure stemming from cases involving elder abuse, nursing home neglect, assisted living facility injuries, hospital negligence, home health care failures, and hospice-related harm.
Why it matters
The milestone reflects nearly two decades of aggressive advocacy for some of the state's most vulnerable residents and their loved ones, as Hughey Law Firm has built a reputation for holding negligent facilities and at-fault parties accountable when they fail in their duty of care.
The details
Founded by attorney Nathan Hughey, the firm has been trusted by families and referring attorneys to pursue compensation dealing with wrongful death, physical abuse, medication errors, fall injuries, and systemic neglect in care settings. The firm's track record in elder abuse litigation positions it among the most experienced practices in the state handling claims against nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care providers.
- Hughey Law Firm has reached this landmark achievement as of March 23, 2026.
The players
Hughey Law Firm
A South Carolina personal injury and elder abuse law firm that has recovered over $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families, with nearly half of that figure stemming from cases involving elder abuse and neglect.
Nathan Hughey
The founder of Hughey Law Firm, who has built a reputation as a trusted South Carolina personal injury attorney for holding negligent facilities and at-fault parties accountable when they fail in their duty of care.
What they’re saying
“Every case behind this number represents a real family that trusted us during one of the most difficult chapters of their lives. We built this firm to fight for people who cannot fight for themselves, and reaching this milestone only strengthens our commitment to holding negligent facilities accountable.”
— Nathan Hughey, Founder, Hughey Law Firm
The takeaway
Hughey Law Firm's landmark achievement in recovering over $300 million for clients, nearly half of which was for elder abuse and neglect cases, underscores the firm's unwavering dedication to advocating for vulnerable residents and holding negligent care providers accountable in South Carolina.
