The Law Offices of David L. Hood
A mental hospital patient (South Carolina Department of Mental Health) died earlier this year by restraint death. Staff improperly restrained him, suffocating him to death. Restraint Death William Avant, a 35-year-old Georgetown native, had been a mental hospital patient at the G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina for 12 years. Records show […]
Severe Preeclampsia can cause brain-damage if left untreated. Once again, South Carolina is in the news for its “sky-high and preventable rate of pregnancies that end in death or serious, long-term medical consequences.” (TheState.com) 34-year-old Jodie Roberts entered the hospital on Monday, July 19, 2018 with excitement, knowing she would soon see her second son […]
Labor and delivery hospitals in South Carolina do not rate well. Unfortunately, in a WalletHub list of “Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2022”, South Carolina has ranked one of the worst. SC also ranked near the bottom in the 2021 list (Best and Worst States to Have a Baby). Where Does […]
Most Common Medical Errors Because pharmacists can get slammed with orders, prescription errors in pharmacy can occur. According to the University of Connecticut’s School of Pharmacy, out of all the prescriptions filled in the US 1-5 percent of them involve some kind of error. According to the same report published by the University of Connecticut, prescription […]
Every day, people put their trust in healthcare providers when they seek medical attention. They have faith that medical professionals will provide them with the best care, attention, and advice for their situation. However, when that trust is betrayed, serious harm can result and leave the patient and their family searching for answers and relief. […]
If you get hurt on the job, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind. How will you pay your bills and afford day-to-day necessities? Is your career in jeopardy? What should you do next? While there’s a lot to sort out after an on-the-job injury, it’s important to not let the stress and anxiety […]
The danger of alligators Alligator attacks have not been very common in South Carolina, but are becoming more so, due to human growth into their habitats and the growing alligator population. The phrase “see you later, alligator” is certainly a fun way to say goodbye. In reality, however, alligators are very dangerous animals. While they […]
Golf Cart Injuries Have Increased Golf cart injuries have increased over the last fourteen years due to the increased use of golf carts, their increased power and speed, their design, and little regulation. “The zippy means of transportation – no longer limited to golf courses – carries “considerable risk of injury and morbidity” to drivers […]
The South Carolina Constitution requires that “the state must provide for the health and welfare of all incarcerated men and women.”(Greenvilleonline.com) However, according to at least 83 medical malpractice suits pending as of December, 2018, the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is not meeting the most basic health care needs of its inmates. There […]
If an insurance adjuster tells you that he or she will be unable to make any further offers, they may be bluffing, especially if it’s still early in your personal injury case. After learning a little about the way insurance companies and personal injury claims work, you’ll see that insurance companies often have very little […]
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