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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
Man Suffers Permanent Injuries From Dangerous Staircase
This case involves a man who was seriously injured after falling down a flight of stairs that had fresh coatings of clear lacquer. At the time of the accident, the stairway was not roped off, nor were any signs posted…
Posted on inMan Suffers Serious Injuries Due to Dangerous Retail Display
This case involves a man who was seriously injured while shopping at a large department store. At the time of the incident in question, the man was shopping in the men’s clothing section of the store when he walked into…
Posted on inImpairment Rating Expert Comments on Injuries Suffered During Construction Accident
This case involves a construction worker who was seriously injured in a work-related fall. At the time of the incident in question, the worker was installing lighting fixtures while on top of a ladder. At some point, he lost his…
Posted on inHedge Fund Expert Discusses Fiduciary Duty of Manager After Brain Injury
This case involves a hedge fund manager who suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing. While her recovery after the accident was fast and seemingly complete, there were still questions about her ability to function at her previous level. These…
Posted on inLeading General Surgeon Discusses Defective Hernia Mesh
This case involves a patient who had inguinal hernia repair using Composix Kugel mesh. The patient is currently disabled and has suffered chronic, debilitating pain. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant knew the mesh was not suitable for this application,…
Posted on inPsychiatry Expert Witness Opines on Suicide Prevention Protocol
This case involves a male veteran who was undergoing extensive psychological treatment at an in-patient mental hospital. During the course of his treatment, the man revealed to his doctors that he was struggling with suicidal thoughts, as well as symptoms…
Posted on inHospital Hires Temporary Nurse With Criminal Record
This case takes place in Kansas and involves a registered nurse who had been placed in multiple jobs through a temporary staffing agency despite a record of negligent and dangerous conduct. The nurse had worked for a number of hospitals…
Posted on inLeading Expert Evaluates Pharmaceutical Patent Dispute
This case involves an alleged patent infringement surrounding the development of a novel drug delivery system. The system in question was designed to deliver medications steadily over an extended period of time through a uniquely formulated and designed transdermal patch. The…
Posted on inChild Sustains Cognitive Damage During Urgent Delivery
This case involves a young mother who went into induced labor after experiencing a number of complications with her pregnancy. During labor, the patient began to appear discolored, and testing revealed progressive signs of fetal distress. The decision was made to…
Posted on inInfectious Disease Experts Discuss Misdiagnosed Lung Infection
This case involves a middle-aged male patient who underwent a routine chest x-ray that revealed an area of density in his lung. Subsequently, a cat scan was performed, which revealed a concerning lesion that doctors recommended be tested for malignancy.…
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