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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
Dermatopathology Expert Comments on Delayed Diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma
This case involves an elderly female patient and her diagnosis and subsequent treatment of malignant melanoma. The patient initially underwent a shave biopsy of a mole on her face under the care of her dermatologist, which indicated the presence of…
Posted on inLeading Ophthalmology Expert Witness Evaluates Permanent Vision Loss After Retinal Detachment
This visual impairment case involves a patient who suffered a retinal detachment. The repair procedure was complicated by a suprachoroidal hemorrhage. The patient returned to the hospital some time after the initial injury reporting vision loss, pain, and redness. He…
Posted on inPreeminent Trucking and Logistics Experts Evaluate Serious Worker Injury During Unloading
This case involves a man who suffered injuries while unloading a tractor trailer. The man was on the loading dock when the tractor trailer suddenly, and without warning, pulled away. There were locking devices embedded in the dock with hooks…
Posted on inAirport Operations & Policies Expert Opines on Fatal Accident on Airport Tarmac
This case involves an individual who was traveling on a flight that had been re-routed due to poor weather conditions. The plane landed at a small regional airport, and passengers were held aboard the aircraft for a period of time.…
Posted on inIndustrial Hygiene Expert Discusses Chronic Asbestos Exposure Among Railroad Employees
This case involves a number of individuals who recently passed away from lung cancer, or have been diagnosed with the same, after working for a major railroad operator for an extended period of time. All of the men involved in the suit…
Posted on inPlastic Surgeon Describes Post-Operative Standard of Care for Cosmetic Surgery Patients
This case involves a male patient in his mid 30’s who underwent liposuction. He was discharged soon after he was finished with the procedure. He was sent home with drains and was supposed to be monitoring blood flow through the…
Posted on inThe Very Best in Mass Tort News
It’s hard to keep up with the pace of development in the mass tort space. However, we at The Expert Institute live to make your life easier. Therefore, we’ve compiled some of the best mass tort news from some of…
Posted on in NewsVideo Applications in Traffic Collision Reconstruction
This article presents how the application of security and onboard vehicle camera videos may be applied to traffic collision reconstruction. Several real-world examples are used to illustrate how images, even with poor quality, may be used to supplement conventional traffic…
Posted on in UncategorizedPrison Inmates Allegedly Exposed to Harmful Dust From Spray Coating Removal
This case involves a number of a prison inmates who were exposed to airborne particulates in high concentrations during renovations to the prison facilities. The prison administration contracted with a professional coating contractor to use a particular kind of poylmer coating to…
Posted on inConstruction Worker is Killed by Defective Aerial Lift
This case involves a construction worker who was fatally injured while using a defective aerial lift. At the time of the incident, the worker was using the lift to install metal braces of the ceiling of a big box retail store. The…
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