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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Top 10 Causes of Fatal Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are more deadly than most other types of vehicle accidents including car accidents. The size, weight, and mass of a truck mean that when a truck and a smaller vehicle collide, the smaller vehicle will absorb most of the force of the collision. More force means more serious injuries and a greater likelihood…
Read MoreNICU Errors Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries and Death
There’s nothing more life-affirming than the joy of a healthy newborn child. The nine months of anticipation is replaced with the happy reality that you now have a brand-new baby; the apple of his or her grandparents’ eyes. This happiness can be destroyed when something goes wrong during the delivery or in a neonatal intensive…
Read MoreTruck Camera Footage Helps Show Catastrophic Accident Liability
More and more commercial trucks come with cameras and videos already built into the vehicle. Many fleets are requiring that their trucks come with these types of video equipment. While cameras can be used to help drivers with blind spots, others like dash cams can help show what a driver was doing and what the…
Read MoreOur Veterans Have Lung Cancer and the VA Is Failing Them
A recent lawsuit filed by our firm in South Carolina for a military veteran highlights the importance of the standard of care when it comes to medicine and medical malpractice. Standard of care is the generally accepted medical practice that a physician would provide for a patient with a similar medical condition. One example of…
Read MoreBig Trucks and Hydroplaning Equals Big Trouble
As winter winds down and the south begins showing signs of spring, motorists are still at risk of bad weather conditions, especially surprise rainstorms. Although we don’t have to worry too much about ice here, we do have to worry about a phenomenon called “hydroplaning,” a condition that occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose grip…
Read MoreWill “Sami’s Law” Keep More Uber and Lyft Riders Safe?
On January 5, President Biden signed HR 3262 into law, legislation also known as “Sami’s Law.” The bill, introduced back in 2019, will make it illegal for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to sell or provide their logos to anyone who isn’t a driver. It also requires the companies to devise a system that…
Read MoreWhen a Traumatic Amputation Causes Severe Complications
Limb loss and amputation injuries are among the most catastrophic a person can experience. They are permanent and life-altering, and affect a person in nearly every way. One reason these injuries are considered so severe is because of the risk of ongoing complications and side effects. An amputation injury can affect all parts of the…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Childhood Injuries
Young children are often prone to accidents, for a variety of reasons. They might be a little clumsy as a result of their quickly-growing bodies, they might be daredevils, or they may simply not understand the risk of danger as well as adults. Children can also experience injuries in car accidents or due to another’s…
Read MoreWhen a Car Accident Causes a Pulmonary Embolism
We typically think of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as medical issues caused by being immobile for long periods, like after a long plane ride or post-surgery. Did you know, though, you can also develop dangerous blood clots after a car accident? These internal injuries can go unnoticed and travel up to the…
Read MoreLyft Driver Facing 41 Felony Counts of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
Between 2018 and 2022, at least 10 women in Denver called the ride-hailing service Lyft after a night out for a safe ride home, but ended up being kidnapped and sexually assaulted instead. Some woke up in a stranger’s bed or back at home with no idea how they got there, with their cellphones, wallets,…
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