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ATV safety is important, especially in a state like South Carolina, where many people enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles. While riding four-wheelers can be fun and exciting, it can also be dangerous if you’re not careful. Four Wheelers or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have many practical uses, such as riding around a large property or navigating woods […]
Is melatonin safe for children? That depends. It can be safe when used correctly and under a doctor’s guidance. It’s crucial to understand the potential risks, like poisoning and toxicity, and to recognize the signs. What is Melatonin? Before we discuss its safety, let’s understand what melatonin is. Melatonin is a hormone that your body […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) “is an independent federal regulatory agency that was created in 1972 by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Act … to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.” (CPSC.gov) CPSC Recalls Recalling products that are already on the […]
Are hair relaxers dangerous? Hair relaxers can cause chemical burns if there is contact with skin. Also, research has shown that women who use relaxers frequently are more likely to develop uterine cancer. What is a hair relaxer? Hair relaxing is the process by which the natural, curly structure of one’s hair is chemically altered. […]
Additional Recalls For the third time, Volvo has issued a recall for vehicles in the U.S. with dangerous airbags. This time, Volvo is adding 195,000 vehicles to the recall. The airbags were made by supplier ZF/TRW, and could explode, sending shrapnel into the cabin of the vehicle. This recall stems from the death of an […]
Video Transcription Hi, I’m attorney David Hood and I’ve been practicing law across South Carolina for over 30 years. One of the areas that we focus on is mesothelioma. A question we often get from our clients is “How do I catch mesothelioma and what do I do once I’ve been diagnosed with it?” We’re […]
The Law Offices of David L. Hood