How the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 (HR 1215) Hurts Consumers
HR 1215 is a bill that absolutely does not do what its name says. In fact, if it were to pass it would only hurt consumers because it places a cap on the amount of non-economic damages a plaintiff could receive in any kind of healthcare-related lawsuit. If you should sustain a serious injury from…
Read MoreH.R. 1215 the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 Only Protects Big Business
Congressional bill H.R. 1215 was introduced in February 2017, and although it is called the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, it does little to protect the rights of consumers and a lot to protect the interests and profitability of big businesses – such as those that manufacture defective drugs and defective medical devices…
Read MoreH.R. 1215 is Unjust, Unconstitutional, and Based on a Lie
As medical malpractice attorneys, we fight against injustice every day: for our clients in North and South Carolina, and on behalf of clients throughout the country. We have tackled some of the most complex mass tort litigation on record, stood up to major insurance companies, and held firm against negligent medical professionals and hospitals. We…
Read MoreMcGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips Obtains $13.75 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict against Aiken Regional Medical Centers for SC Client
Partners Chad McGowan and Johnny Felder won a $13.75 million verdict against the Aiken Regional Medical Centers in South Carolina after doctors delayed treating a patient with sepsis – a failure that eventually cost the victim three of her limbs. This was an extraordinary case of medical negligence, and all of us at McGowan, Hood,…
Read MoreA Reminder That Sometimes, Good People Get the Good Endings They Deserve
Spencer Kolman was just 16 months old when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that would normally develop into skeletal muscles. For the next year, he was aggressively treated with a combination of chemotherapy, radiation and multiple surgeries. The treatments were ultimately successful, and Spencer was declared cancer free. Unexpected…
Read MoreShoulder Implant Recalled Over High Risk of Fracture
In mid-February, the US Food & Drug Administration issued a Class I recall for a type of shoulder implant. The device, manufactured by Zimmer Biomet, is being recalled because of a high risk of fracture that can have severe consequences, including the need for additional surgery, serious infection and loss of limb function. The Class…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Cardboard Fast Food That Might Kill You; It’s the Paper Wrapping
By now, the dangers of fast food should carry little surprise. Pink slime, mechanically separated meat, meals that pack in twice the daily recommended value of calories or salt, high levels of MSG and enough cholesterol to kill three horses have all made headlines in the last decade. While education goes a long way, sometimes…
Read MoreThere’s a Good Chance That Your Plane’s Captain Is Clinically Depressed
Hundreds of flights are crisscrossing the country right now; those flights are carrying millions of people to their loved ones for the holidays. While flying is statistically safer than driving, a new survey has revealed an unanticipated danger to travelers around the globe; more than 1 in 8 pilots may be suffering from clinical depression.…
Read MoreThe Causes and Effects Cerebral Palsy and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Birth injury and birth trauma are not always discussed as part of your pregnancy. Healthcare providers don’t like to discuss the possibility of errors or mistakes; unfortunately, every medical procedure carries some degree of risk. Modern technology has reduced the risk of certain types of errors, but others are more common than ever. Cerebral palsy…
Read MoreProving That You Didn’t Cause An Accident Might Be Harder Than You Think
Recently, we wrote about how data from your vehicle’s safety systems can provide critical information regarding your accident. While that data is important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle considered by accident reconstruction teams. These teams use a variety of tools to evaluate a crash scene and compare that data with the logs recovered…
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