Randy is the former President of the South Carolina Association for Justice. He has been certified by the American Board of Professional Liability as a specialist in Medical Malpractice Law which is recognized by the South Carolina Bar. Randy has also been awarded the distinction of being a “Super Lawyer” 10 times in the last decade. He has over 25 years of experience helping injured people fight back against corporations, hospitals and wrong-doers.
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Why Are Treatment Facilities Using Restraints on Our Children?
For many parents, caring for a child with special needs, disabilities, or a mental health disorder is difficult and emotionally draining. The ultimate goal is to keep their children at home and under the care of the family. Unfortunately, through no fault of their own, some children need more intensive and round-the-clock care, and some…
Read MoreSex Trafficking in South Carolina – A Report Card
The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) is an organization dedicated to ending sex trafficking in the United States, providing law enforcement and criminal justice systems with their expertise and strategies. As part of their annual federal trafficking reports, HTI also provides state-by-state data on active criminal human trafficking cases. Along with South Carolina’s new lead prosecutor…
Read MoreCoach of Riverside High School Accused of Sexually Assaulting 40+ Student Athletes
More than 40 survivors are coming forward to hold Greenville County School District and others accountable years of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment they suffered at the hands of track coach Eric Jay Cummings. Cummings, who coached at RHS until he was placed on administrative leave in early September, later hung himself just days before…
Read MoreBlack Veterans, Mental Health Care, and Racial Bias
A recent study revealing the presence of implicit racial bias in VA mental health care shows that Black patients can pick up on non-verbal cues from their doctors, leading them to experience disparities in quality of care. When patients perceive bias in health care, they may be less likely to seek necessary treatment, preventative medical…
Read MoreSeven Former Paperboys Sue Newspaper for Sexual Abuse
Two former paperboys for a Gannett-owned newspaper in Rochester, NY have filed lawsuits alleging the paper and its parent company failed to protect them against a sexual predator on staff. This brings the total number of complaints against the publication (so far) to seven. The lawsuits, filed in September by two Rochester-area men, claim that…
Read MoreKambrell Garvin Discusses His Journey on International Stuttering Awareness Day
When he was five years old, Kambrell Garvin was diagnosed with a speech impediment. It was then that his mom changed the trajectory of her career, and pursued a career as a speech therapist to assist him in overcoming that challenge. As a result of her willingness to go above and beyond to assist him,…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights as an Uber or Lyft Passenger?
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are increasingly prevalent in South Carolina and across the country. Ease of use, on-demand availability, and convenience have made these services explode in popularity ever since Uber was founded in 2009. The rapid growth of this industry has also caused a slew of legal issues, as courts and legislators…
Read MoreSickle Cell Disease, Cystic Fibrosis & Disparities in Federal Funding
Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren’t enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Typical red blood cells are round, and move easily through the blood vessels. However, with sickle cell disease, the cells are crescent-shaped (like sickles), and can get stuck in the blood…
Read MoreRacial Bias and Healthcare Decision-Making Algorithms
A recent study found that a common healthcare risk-prediction algorithm used in hospitals across the country demonstrates a racial bias, both reflecting real world attitudes and negatively affecting the level of care provided to black patients. This algorithm predicts which patients will benefit from extra medical care, and researchers found that it significantly underestimates the…
Read MoreWhy Are More People of Color Dying of Coronavirus?
A recently published study found that black individuals are twice as likely as white individuals to test positive for COVID-19. This is not the first study with similar results and it will not be the last, but it does provide even more evidence that – although anyone can contract the coronavirus – race is a…
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