Failure to Monitor:
Ignoring signs of fetal distress, such as a dropping heart rate on the electronic monitor.
The arrival of a new family member should be a time of joy, but when medical negligence turns a celebration into a crisis, the emotional and financial toll is staggering.
At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we represent families across South Carolina whose lives have been impacted by preventable birth injuries. We understand that a birth injury doesn’t just affect the child—it changes the trajectory of the entire family. With over 30 years of experience, attorney David L. Hood and his specialized co-counsel legal team provide the sophisticated, “tough” advocacy needed to challenge major hospitals and insurance providers. Our goal is to secure the resources your child needs for a lifetime of care, therapy, and support.
Parents place an extraordinary amount of trust in obstetricians, nurses, and midwives. These professionals have a legal “duty of care” to monitor the safety of both mother and child. When this duty is breached, the consequences can be permanent. We hold medical teams accountable for:
Birth injuries are distinct from congenital defects; they are often the direct result of trauma or oxygen deprivation during the birthing process. Our firm investigates cases involving:
Birth injury litigation is among the most complex areas of law. To succeed in a South Carolina medical malpractice claim, we must provide an affidavit from a qualified medical expert testifying that the standard of care was violated. Our team manages the heavy lifting of your case by:
South Carolina law has specific statutes of limitations for medical malpractice. While there are some “tolling” exceptions for minors, waiting too long can jeopardize your child’s right to compensation. Furthermore, early intervention—such as specialized physical therapy or surgeries—is often most effective when the child is still an infant.
If you suspect your child’s condition was caused by a medical mistake, you deserve answers. From our principal office in Murrells Inlet to our locations in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, we serve families throughout the Palmetto State with dedicated, personalized attention.
Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online for a free, no-obligation consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning your family pays no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
