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Joe O'Neill
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Joe is an Associate Director of Marketing at The Expert Institute. His experience before joining The Expert Institute includes positions in online journalism, medical device marketing, and nonprofit communications.Articles by Joe O'Neill
Patient Suffers From Severed Ureter Due to Allegedly Defective Robotic Surgery System
This case involves a middle-aged female patient in Connecticut who underwent a robotic-assisted hysterectomy in order to treat uterine fibroids. During the procedure, the operating physician reportedly encountered no difficulties or complications and, consequently, closed the patient and sent her…
Posted on inRestaurant Customer is Killed by Allergic Reaction to Food
This case involves an individual who suffered a severe allergic reaction at a fast casual restaurant in Connecticut. The plaintiff had a known, severe allergy to shellfish, which he indicated to restaurant staff. As a result, restaurant staff advised him…
Posted on inTransit Agency Sued for Tortious Interference Following Collapse of Development Project
The owners of a railway real-estate development project in Connecticut were named in a lawsuit claiming tortious interference. The Transit Agency of a major metropolitan area, which runs the local rails and controls property nearby new metro stations, solicited bids…
Posted on inPatient is Killed by Saddle Embolism Following Unnecessary Surgery
This case involves a middle aged woman in Connecticut who died while recovering from elective cosmetic surgery. According to a post-mortem examination, it was discovered that the patient should not have been cleared for surgery, especially after an EKG performed…
Posted on inToxicology Experts Evaluate Excessive Opioid Prescriptions
This case takes place in Alabama whereĀ severalĀ patients were treated by the defendant with long term opioid therapy, with more than 10 patients having died either as a result of drug abuse or acute overdose. The defending physician allegedly was aware…
Posted on inSupermarket Customer Suffers Serious Shoulder Injury in Slip and Fall Accident
This case involves a slip and fall accident at a major grocery retailer in Florida that resulted in serious injuries. On the date of the incident in question, the plaintiff was shopping in the frozen foods section of the supermarket.…
Posted on inPedestrian Suffers Fatal Injuries From Dangerously Modified Truck
This case involves a man in Florida who suffered fatal injuries due to an allegedly dangerous modification made to a semi-truck. On the date of the incident in question, the pedestrian was waiting to cross a busy, multi-lane road on…
Posted on inToxicology Experts Opine on Inappropriate Painkiller Administration
This case takes place in Virginia and involves a patient who died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs repeatedly prescribed. The patient presented due to a chronic medical condition which required an ongoing pain management regime. The patient was…
Posted on inForensic Psychology Expert Evaluates Patient Suicide at Inpatient Drug Treatment Center
This case involves the suicide of a female at an inpatient drug treatment center in Arizona, where she had been sent to recover from an opioid addiction. She was housed in a private room that had an exposed water pipe.…
Posted on inWoman Suffers Burns After Falling in Unsafe Steam Room
This case involves a woman who was injured when she slipped and fell inside of the health spa facilities at her gym in Delaware. At the time of the incident in question, the woman had finished her workout and was…
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