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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
Racetrack Suffers Significant Damage During Amature Event
This case involves an accident that occurred at a racetrack during an amateur event. At the time of the incident in question, the defendant was participating in a public track day with his own car. This was the first time that…
Posted on inNeurosurgery Expert Opines on Delayed Care Leading to Paraplegia
This case involves a female Plaintiff who injured her back while working in a shipping and receiving center. She presented to her primary care physician complaining of significant pain and was prescribed painkillers and sent home. Over the course of the…
Posted on inChild is Seriously Injured by Playground Equipment
This case involves a young boy who was seriously injured while playing on his school’s playground in Florida. A few days prior to the incident in question, the boy’s school had completed the construction on a new playground, which contained…
Posted on inLeading Oncologist Opines on Standard of Care in Chemotherapy Administration
This case involves an elderly male patient in Florida with a history of cancer, as well as a chronic respiratory condition, who reported to the hospital for breathing treatment. Following this treatment, the patient was made aware that his WBC…
Posted on inIndustrial Crane Accident Results in Severe Injuries
This case involves a crane accident. The plaintiff provided contract work for the defendant manufacturing facility. The facility operated hoists and cranes picking up storage containers up to one ton in weight. The containers are maneuvered onto a tram that…
Posted on inGeneral Surgery Expert Discusses Multiple Errors in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Procedure
This case involves a 55-year-old male who presented to the hospital with classic symptoms of chronic and acute gallbladder dysfunction. Ultrasound confirmed the presence of several gallstones and gallbladder thickening. The attending surgeon insisted that a hepatobiliary (HIDA) scan study…
Posted on inCustoms Expert Comments on Export Laws in Product Liability Case
This is a products liability and commercial law matter, in which the defendant corporation shipped raw materials out of China to make finished products in the US. The plaintiff seeks a customs broker expert that can determine whether or not the…
Posted on inExcessive Use of Force by Police Leads to Paralysis, Permanent Injuries
This case involves two internal affairs officers who were pursuing a suspect wanted on assault and weapons charges. During their pursuit, they located the plaintiff, who has no criminal history. They confronted and struck the plaintiff approximately 50 times, even…
Posted on inVascular Surgery Patient Experiences Severe Stroke During Procedure
This case involves an 65-year-old male patient in a good state of health who underwent a left carotid endarterectomy. Pre-op imaging had indicated moderate stenosis in the common carotid artery and mild-moderate stenosis in the left subclavian artery. His case…
Posted on inPatient Suffers Permanent Injuries from Botched Intubation
This case involves a patient who suffered injuries when undergoing bariatric surgery. The patient presented to hospital and was seen by defendant to prepare for bariatric surgery. Close to a month later the defendants operated and during the surgery, the defendants…
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