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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Doctors Aren’t Disinfecting Their Stethoscopes Enough
There are two things you need to have to be recognized as a doctor, even from 100 feet away: a white coat, and a stethoscope. The stethoscope is the most recognizable piece of medical equipment there is, and no matter what type of medical treatment you need, there’s a good shot one will be pressed…
Read MoreAccidental Fentanyl Exposure Leads to the Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy
We have discussed before how even a few grains of fentanyl can lead to a potentially fatal overdose. In Miami, one grieving family understands the dangers all too well: 10-year-old Alton Banks is dead as a result of fentanyl, and no one knows how he came into contact with the drug. According to the Washington…
Read MoreAs DuPont Dumps New Chemical into Waterways, Local Health Issues Surface
When residents of the Wilmington and Fayetteville, North Carolina areas began suffering from increased rates of cancer, immune issues, and liver problems at dramatically escalating rates, doctors suspected DuPont, a large local chemical manufacturer, of involvement. DuPont had previously been dumping a toxic chemical nicknamed C8 into the waterways of the Cape Fear river system,…
Read MoreFBI Seizes Records of Overland Park Doctor with Ties to Insys Therapeutics
The Kansas City Star has reported that the FBI has “seized patient records of Dr. Steven Simon, an Overland Park pain physician with ties to Insys Therapeutics, an opiate manufacturer at the center of a federal case that alleges prescriber kickbacks and insurance fraud…. FBI agents showed up [at Mid-America Physiatrists] with a search warrant…
Read MoreVisitors to Elvis’ Iconic Home Get More than Memories, Contract Legionnaires’ Disease
We generally think of Legionnaires’ disease as affecting hotel visitors who have been exposed through the air conditioning system, but the Legionella bacteria can be transmitted through any misted fluid, including pool water, steam rooms, and hot tubs. At Graceland in Memphis in May and June of 2017, visitors flocked to the water attractions to…
Read MoreTally Up to 9 Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Linked to The Guest House at Graceland
The Commercial Appeal reports that there are now nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease that have been linked to The Guest House at Graceland. According to the report, “The outbreak has been linked to the hot tub and pool facilities at The Guest House at Graceland, located just north of Elvis Presley’s famed home. Health…
Read MorePharma Company Agrees to Pull Widely-Abused Opiate from Market
Opana ER was formulated to deter or prevent abuse, with a crush-proof coating that reduced addicts’ ability to inhale or “snort” the drug. However, through grating and dissolving the new coated pills, drug abusers found the medication—originally designed to provide pain relief for patients with chronic, severe, long-term pain—was now injectable, leading to a quicker…
Read MorePopular Heartburn Medications Linked to Serious Diseases and Conditions
Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs, are a group of medications designed to inhibit the amount of gastric acid your body produces. However, serious and life-threatening medical conditions have been linked to prolonged use of PPIs. Those effects can include increased risks of: Nutritional deficiencies Developing C. diff Kidney disease Heart disease Dementia Bone fractures The…
Read MoreTwo Ex-Insys Saleswomen Plead Guilty in U.S. to Drug Kickback Schemes
The number of former Insys Therapeutics employees who are pleading guilty to criminal charges is increasing. A Reuters release (provided via CNBC) said that Natalie Levine and Karen Hill, “Two former Insys Therapeutics Inc sales representatives… pleaded guilty on Tuesday to engaging in schemes to pay kickbacks to medical practitioners to prescribe a drug containing…
Read MoreInsys Seeks to Resolve U.S. Probe of Subsys Spray
This month, news broke that Insys Therapeutics, the makers of the fentanyl-based opioid spray Subsys were in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve their probe into the company and its predatory practices. As the country tries to mitigate its overdose and addiction crisis – much of which is perpetuated by prescription opioid…
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