What if My Seat Belt Malfunctions?
After years of public service announcements and campaigns designed to raise awareness regarding the importance of buckling up, most Americans now remember to put on their seat belt when they hop into a vehicle. Most Americans, but not all. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – the government agency responsible for the…
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreKambrell Garvin’s Inaugural Turkey Giveaway Was a Giant Success!
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC is proud to announce that Attorney Kambrell Garvin’s Inaugural Turkey Giveaway in Columbia, SC was a terrific success! Approximately 400 turkeys were provided to families during this drive-through event. The crowd was so large that Kambrell and his team started earlier than anticipated, to make sure everyone who sought…
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 MoreWhen the Dog Bites, Children Suffer Serious Injuries
Dogs have a reputation as being man’s best friend, and while that is often true, the same may not always be true of the relationship between dogs and children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are approximately 4.7 million dog bites every year in the United States. Of those, the Humane…
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 MoreHow to Choose a Safe and Healthy Daycare Center in South Carolina
Every day, working parents across the country drop off or pick up their children from daycare. Millions of kids will spend time in these centers, and there are hundreds – even thousands – of centers in each state from which to choose. Quality childcare costs thousands of dollars each year, and many parents feel anxious…
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