Veterans with PTSD Fight to Appeal “Other Than Honorable” Discharge Designation
Also referred to as “bad paper,” veterans who receive “other than honorable” discharges from their military service give up hard-earned benefits such as VA health care, disability compensation, access to VA home loans and the GI Bill for education. The irony is that the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) they developed from events and experiences during…
Read MoreNewly Unsealed Documents in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Asbestos Case
Johnson & Johnson is in more than 5,000 lawsuits nationwide for cancer-causing talcum powder that contained asbestos. Many women are bringing claims against the household goods brand for contracting ovarian cancer, which can be extremely aggressive and deadly. There have been some victories for the cancer patients, but Johnson & Johnson has also had some…
Read MoreNew Allegations that Monsanto Ignored Evidence Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer
Since 1974, Monsanto’s weed killer product, RoundUp, has been used worldwide to manage weeds because it was sold as being harmless to humans and animals. In the 1990s, the agri-business giant Monsanto began to develop “Round-Up ready” seeds that grew plants that were resistant to RoundUp, making the company one of the most powerful forces…
Read MoreGood News Stories from Your South Carolina Neighbors
Because of the nature of the work we do, we often write about serious issues regarding negligence, and the breach of trust many of our clients experienced because of a defective product, a commercial truck crash, or an act of medical malpractice. It can be hard to lose sight of the great things that go…
Read MorePotential Risks of Glyphosate Weed Treatment
Glyphosate is an herbicide which is used to kill grass and broadleaf plants. There are over 750 liquid and solid forms of glyphosate. Both the glyphosate form and the sodium salt form used for controlling plant growth and helping fruits ripen are used on gardens, lawns, and industrial weeds. The product dates back to 1974.…
Read MoreSkyrocketing Fentanyl Death Rate is Unprecedented
The opioid epidemic has been raging through communities across the United States; the death toll of overdoses is up an incomprehensible rate of 22%; about 64,000 people died in 2016 from drug overdoses. A story in the New York Times reports that drug overdose is expected to remain the leading cause of death for Americans…
Read MoreDangers of Fentanyl: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Side Effects
Fentanyl is an opioid pain reliever. It is a synthetic drug that is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. It is primarily used to treat people who have cancer and for patients who undergo surgeries. Subsys is a form of fentanyl that comes in a spray that is applied to the patient’s tongue.…
Read MoreHealth Care Facility Acquired Infections Remain a Threat to Patient Safety
Outbreak News Today recently discussed with Doctor Rodney Rhode of Texas State University the dangers of being exposed to infection in a health care setting. Dr. Rhode is Chair & Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) and the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Health Professions for the university. Hospitals are prone to…
Read MoreSubsys, a Drug for Treating Cancer, is Being Used for Dangerous Reasons
Subsys is a medication that contains fentanyl, an opioid pain medication that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. It is intended to be used to treat adults with cancer pain. The drug is sprayed under the tongue and then absorbed. It is used by cancer patients who are already taking opioid drugs 24…
Read MoreCongratulations, Randy Hood, on Your Lifetime Achievement Membership among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®!
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC is proud to announce that founding partner Randy Hood has been awarded Lifetime Achievement status by America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. This is a true honor, designed to recognize the impact of Randy’s work on behalf of injury and malpractice victims in South Carolina, North Carolina and throughout the country.…
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