The Law Offices of David L. Hood
Misdiagnosis of melanoma poses significant challenges in the field of dermatology and impacts patient outcomes. Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is a serious and potentially fatal condition. First, let’s discuss skin cancer in general, including nonmelanoma. Skin Cancer Statistics Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and 1 in 5 Americans […]
How to calculate workers’ comp in South Carolina is dependent on three areas: the worker’s average weekly salary, the location of the injury, and the nature of the injury. Suffering a serious injury on the job can be very stressful. You will probably have a lot on your mind as you try to figure out […]
States with worst drivers. Here are the top 10 per Forbes Advisor: The Palmetto State ranks 10th when it comes to the worst drivers in the United States. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states and Washington D.C. to find which states have the worst drivers, using six key metrics: How many fatal accidents per 100,000 […]
Rear end accident in South Carolina? We have put together a comprehensive list of steps you need to take after being rear-ended. These steps are easy to remember and will help if you decide to file a personal injury claim: US Statistics With over 228 million drivers in the United States, serious auto accidents happen every day. […]
Bicycle and pedestrian safety is a problem in South Carolina. Pedestrian fatality statistics in SC In 2020, South Carolina was second in the nation for walking fatalities per 100,000 population. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), there were 187 pedestrian deaths that year. These pedestrian fatalities comprised 18% of the total traffic […]
SCDC (South Carolina Department of Corrections) inmates die at a high rate compared with other states. SCDC Inmate Deaths A research group at the University of South Carolina School of Law recently compiled a report on deaths in “prisons, jails, and detention centers across South Carolina.” The January of 2023 report, “SC Deaths Behind Bars” […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Law Offices of David L. Hood