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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
Biomedical Engineering Experts Discuss Failure of Carbon Fiber Fixation Device
This case involves a patient who had a carbon fiber plate implanted in her leg to treat a fracture. At some point, the plate broke, and the coating material allegedly “melted” while inside of her. The plate was black in color…
Posted on inLeading Neurologist Opines on Nerve Damage From Toxic Mold Exposure
This case involves a man who suffered a number of neurological symptoms after he was exposed to toxic mold in his apartment, which was already plagued with issues of pest infestation and mismanagement. Unbeknownst to the Plaintiff, the apartment he had…
Posted on inFire Safety Expert Advises on Lack of Smoke Alarms in Fatal Apartment Fire
This case involves a fire that occurred in a large apartment building in a built-up, urban area. The fire allegedly began in a utility closet in the building’s basement, where electrical connections for the building’s coin-operated washing and clothes dryer laundry…
Posted on inMissed Breast Cancer Diagnosis Prevents Effective Early Treatment
This case involves a woman in her thirties with a family history of breast cancer who was referred to a regional cancer center by her primary care physician after he detected a lump in her breast. While under the care…
Posted on inChild Suffers Life-Altering Burns Due to Negligent Park Safety Protocols
This case involves a child who was burned at a state park mobile home area when she fell into a campfire that had been improperly put out. The campsite was located on a sandy beach on a lake, and a previous…
Posted on inDoctors Needlessly Delay Treatment of Septic Shock Following Colectomy
This case involves a male patient who underwent a colectomy to treat diverticular disease, and was discharged home on postoperative day 3. The patient was discharged with medications for pain and instructions to call the emergency room if a fever…
Posted on inRestaurant Safety Expert Opines on Injuries From Dangerously Hot Food
This case involves a young child who was seriously burned while eating with her family at a popular chain restaurant. The family had never eaten at this particular chain of restaurants before, and after reviewing the menu decided to order…
Posted on inPatient Suffers Permanent Foot Drop After Chiropractic Manipulation
This case involves a patient who suffered permanent injuries after undergoing a chiropractic spinal manipulation in order to treat back pain. The Plaintiff first presented to the defendant chiropractor with complaints of a persistent, aching pain in his lower back.…
Posted on inPatient Suffers Heart Attack, Stroke After Doctor Stops Coumadin
This case involves a male patient who underwent orthopedic surgery for a spine condition. He was re-admitted due to wound dehiscence and underwent an additional surgery to repair the wound. The patient had a past medical history of atrial fibrillation…
Posted on inCorporate Governance Expert Opines on Alleged Fraud
This case anti fraud involves a joint venture between two companies to host a series of music festivals in multiple locations throughout the country. At some point, it was discovered that one of the entities involved in the venture had been…
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