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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When Hospitals Place Liens Instead of Billing Insurance
Imagine you were injured in an accident. Perhaps it was a car accident caused by someone else’s negligent behavior. Whatever the reason, your injuries were severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room for medical care. You received treatment and, finally, you were well enough to go home. You believed the worst was…
Read MoreEPA’s Ban of Chlorpyrifos on Food Crops Can Help Save Our Children
From the moment parents bring their child home, they typically try to do everything in their power to protect that child. This includes feeding them a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Imagine doing all of that and then realizing that your child is suffering from neurological damage that is the direct…
Read MoreMcGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC Helps Reach Landmark Settlement for Victims of Mother Emanuel Church Shooting
The massacre of nine innocent people in the Mother Emanuel AMZ Zion Church in Charleston, SC was one of the most tragic mass shootings in recent history. McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC partner Randy Hood and attorney Donovan Malloy were part of a group of attorneys who advocated on behalf of the families of…
Read MoreWhy Are Falls So Dangerous for Children?
It is a simple fact of life that children fall. They slip, they trip, they tumble, and they hit the ground. Most of the time they get back up and go back to playing or whatever they were doing without another thought. Sometimes they may need a cuddle from a parent or caregiver, and to…
Read MoreWhy Are Car Crashes So Dangerous for Children?
Car accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 636 children aged 12 and younger were killed in car crashes in 2018. More than 97,000 children suffered injuries in motor vehicle accidents that same year. According to the CDC,…
Read MoreMisdiagnosing Leukemia in Children
When people think about medical malpractice claims, they usually assume the victim is an adult. All medical experts – even pediatricians – are capable of medical malpractice and of inflicting severe harm on children. In these cases, the effects may be even more severe. One of the most common types of medical malpractice claims involving…
Read MoreAnesthesia Errors, Negligence, and Medical Malpractice
Anesthesia is an essential part of many medical procedures. It prevents the patient from feeling pain, from localized numbing to complete unconsciousness. However, the administering of anesthesia comes with serious risk, just like any procedure, and it is essential your anesthesiologist is trained and responsible. When a medical professional is negligent in this area and…
Read MoreDoctor Mistakes Cystic Mass for Gas, Leading to Blogger’s Emergency Surgery
The country’s healthcare system is unequal and unjust for women, especially Black women. Physician bias is compounded by foundational racism, making it difficult – if not impossible, in some cases – for Black women and Women of Color to get the care they need, when they need it. A popular fashion blogger, Chanté Burkett, was…
Read MoreMcGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC Files Lawsuit against Greenville Priest
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Diocese of Charleston, Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, and Fr. Wilbroad Mwape alleges our client was manipulated into a sexual relationship with the priest. As WBTW News 13 reports, “Before coming to Greenville in 2020, Mwape was pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Orangeburg.…
Read MoreIt Is Time to Say Goodbye to Johnson & Johnson
A few years ago, the Internet was (briefly) afire with a debate over whether Johnson & Johnson’s promise of “No more tears” on its shampoo referred to the act of crying or the act of ripping something. Multiple websites scoured old commercials, paperwork, and ads to see which version was the true version. In the…
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