Medical devices (from joint replacements and pacemakers to surgical mesh) are designed to restore health and improve quality of life. However, when these products are rushed to market or poorly designed, they can cause catastrophic injuries that leave patients in worse condition than before their procedure.
At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we represent individuals throughout South Carolina who have been harmed by faulty medical equipment. These cases are not simple “slips and falls”; they are complex battles against multi-billion dollar corporations with massive legal teams. With over 30 years of experience, attorney David L. Hood and his co-counsel legal team provide the resources and technical knowledge necessary to take on these manufacturers and secure the compensation you need for corrective surgeries, lost wages, and permanent disability.
South Carolina is a strict product liability state. This is a powerful legal tool for victims because it means you do not necessarily have to prove that a manufacturer was “careless” or “negligent” in the traditional sense. Instead, you generally only need to prove that:
Many medical devices are approved through the FDA’s “510(k)” process, which allows products to reach the market without rigorous human clinical trials if they are “substantially equivalent” to an existing device. This shortcut often leads to complications with:
If you suspect a medical device is failing, your first priority is medical intervention. Once you are safe, our team begins a comprehensive legal investigation:
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally three years from the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury. However, because these cases involve massive amounts of technical data and expert review, waiting until the last minute can be fatal to your claim.
If a medical device has failed you, you deserve a legal team that isn’t intimidated by large corporations. From our principal office in Murrells Inlet to our 17 other locations statewide, we are ready to stand by your side.
Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online for a free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis; you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
