The Law Offices of David L. Hood
Alzheimer’s care is scarce in SC Alzheimer’s care is scarce in South Carolina. In the Palmetto State, there are 95,000 people over the age of 65 who are living with Alzheimer’s in 2023. By 2025, this number will increase to 120,000. To make matters worse, South Carolina does not have a healthcare system in place […]
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 […]
Death by negligence is behind most unintentional injury deaths in the United States. Per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number 4 cause of death in the US is unintentional injuries. Over 200,000 deaths in the US are caused by accidents. What is Wrongful Death? South Carolina defines wrongful death as […]
Injured by a drunk driver? Drunk driving deaths per year About one-third of all traffic fatalities in South Carolina involve a drunk driver. This is one of the highest rates in the nation. If you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a drunk driver’s negligence, you might be eligible for compensation for your […]
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. […]
Insurance company bluff? Don’t fall for it. If you’ve suffered injuries in an auto accident, you can bet that you’ll get a call from an insurance adjuster sooner rather than later. The adjuster might act like your friend, but they’re doing a job. That job is to make your claim disappear and pay you as little as possible. The insurance adjuster […]
Prostate cancer and ethnicity – is there a link? Black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer, especially those of Caribbean ancestry, with 1 in 4 being diagnosed with it every year. (Post and Courier) “Overall, Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with—and 2.1 times more likely to die from—prostate cancer […]
The Medical Malpractice process in South Carolina involves five primary steps. Have you been harmed by a doctor or other medical professional in South Carolina? Are you trying to decide whether you want to pursue a medical malpractice case against them? You’re probably wondering what will happen if you decide to do so. To help you understand the […]
South Carolina truck accident fatalities are at an all-time high. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020 there were 132 fatalities involving big trucks in South Carolina, up from 122 in 2019. NHTSA.gov The number one contributor to these fatalities is truck drivers speeding, most likely trying to get to their destination before […]
Aneurysm Repairs Aneurysm repairs are significantly improving due to the Thoraflex Hybrid frozen elephant trunk device. Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) is the first hospital in the southeast to implement the use of this device. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the device earlier this year. What is an aneurysm? According to the […]
The Law Offices of David L. Hood