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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Keeping Students Safe in an Era of School Shootings
In 2012, an armed gunman killed 20 students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Since then, countless pieces have been published – by doctors, by teachers, by government officials, by advocates – about the causes of mass shootings, and the “best” way to stop them. While these debates rage on, another…
Read MoreInjuries and Deaths Continue to Plague the Medical Device Industry
With a recent decision in February 2019 to release information previously concealed from the public concerning defective medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is making the dangers of many medical devices more visible to the American public. Over the last two decades, the FDA has permitted manufacturers to provide reports in quarterly installments…
Read MoreCongressman Asks for Answers Regarding Death of Navy Veteran Luke Smyth
NOV. 2019 UPDATE Channel 9 reports that Representative Phil Roe (R-TN) is seeking answers about the death of Navy veteran Luke Smyth. Rep. Roe told Channel 9 anchor Allison Latos that he will “get some answers” regarding “what happened to the employees involved [in Smyth’s death] and whether they instituted more mental health training” after…
Read MoreUPDATE: McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Former Pediatrician at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital
In September, we learned that David Thomas Randolph, a senior pediatric resident at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, had been arrested for sexually abusing an 11-year-old patient. He is not the only victim. S. Randall “Randy” Hood, partner at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, is representing a North Carolina family in a lawsuit alleging that…
Read MoreDanger of EHRs in the Realm of Medical Malpractice
The proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs) in the medical industry has resulted in a number of benefits for doctors and patients. However, it has also created some serious, negative results. The amount of work that goes into updating these records can lead to burnout and a lack of personal interaction with patients to focus…
Read MoreAttune Knee Replacements Pose Serious Risks to Patients
DePuy Synthes promised in its marketing campaign for the Attune Knee System that it would give patients the opportunity to enjoy a greater range of motion in a shorter stay in the hospital. Instead, patients have sustained debilitating injuries, necessitating a second revision surgery only months or years after the initial Attune Knee System procedure.…
Read MoreDoctors Warned About UNCs Pediatric Heart Surgery Program Amidst Patient Deaths
According to a recent New York Times report, University of North Carolina officials ignored serious warnings from their own pediatric cardiology medical professionals concerning serious issues within the pediatric heart surgery program at UNC Children’s Hospital. Disregarding the concerns about a lack of support and resources within the program, UNC refused to publicize key measures…
Read MoreWhat Goes into Settling a Tractor-Trailer Case?
If you’re involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, you probably want your case over as soon as possible. Truck and tractor-trailer wrecks are typically more serious than other crashes, with more severe injuries. Many victims are left unable to work for some time, with medical and other bills piling up. It may be tempting…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Medical Malpractice Case Take?
Victims of malpractice typically suffer severe injuries and find themselves struggling with medical bills and lost income. It is normal to want to know how long a malpractice case may take, from beginning to end, or when it might settle out of court. Even if a case does settle out of court, a plaintiff still…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Auto Insurance – When to File a Claim
In a perfect world, none of us would ever be involved in a car crash or become the victim of a hit-and-run. Because we cannot control the actions of others, however, drivers must carry auto insurance – so in the event of injury and property damage, we are not overwhelmed with huge bills. Should you…
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