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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
Patron is Injured by Crash at Hoverboard Demonstration
This case involves the mechanical defect of a hoverboard and improper instructions and guidance on how to use it, resulting in serious injury. The plaintiff is a supervisor for an amusement park and he was instructed, by his manager, to…
Posted on in$7.75 Million Settlement for Couple Following Serious Snowmobile Accident
A New York personal injury firm secured a $7.75 million settlement in favor of plaintiffs Thomas and Linda Taylor. They were involved in a life-changing snowmobile accident in Saranac Lake, NY. The plaintiffs were represented by Ben Rubinowitz and Richard…
Posted on in NewsPlaintiff Awarded $25 Million for Blood Clot Related Amputation
On October 14th, a Bridgeport Connecticut jury awarded plaintiff Virginia Schneider $24.9 million dollars for a 2009 incident in which doctors failed to provide timely treatment of a blood clot in her leg, forcing her to undergo an amputation below…
Posted on in NewsMan Suffers Significant Injuries After Fall in Hotel Bathroom
This case involves a man who was staying at a high-end hotel chain while on business in southern California. During his first night in the hotel, the man went to use the shower, where he noted the unusually slippery nature…
Posted on inInternal Medicine Expert Opines on Severe Allergic Reaction to Sulfa Drug
This case involves a severe reaction to a sulfa-based antibiotic which was prescribed for a urinary tract infection. The patient was a middle-aged male who had a well-documented allergy to sulfa drugs. He developed a urinary tract infection and was…
Posted on inCardiothoracic Surgery Experts Discuss Botched Aortic Valve Replacement
This case involves a male patient who died shortly after undergoing a procedure to implant a prosthetic aortic valve. The patient in question had a past medical history significant for coronary artery disease as well as a general narrowing of…
Posted on inInsurance Company Fails to Remediate Mold Growth After Water Damage
This case involves a man whose home, a stucco-walled building, was flooded following a hurricane in his area. The man had his home covered by flood insurance, and was told by the insurance company that they would hire a contractor…
Posted on inMan Contracts Gastrointestinal Parasite from Unsanitary Restaurant
This case involves a man who contracted a rare gastrointestinal parasite after dining at a sushi restaurant. The man had been assured by the waiter at his table that all of the fish was safe to consume raw, and that it…
Posted on inLabor and OSHA Standards Expert Evaluates Construction Site Injury
This case involves injuries that were sustained by a construction worker who was part of a crew responsible for clearing the foundation of a skyscraper that was under construction from intruding groundwater. As a part of this function, the man…
Posted on inLeading Nephrology Expert Comments on Decision to Discontinue Vital Medication
This case involves a middle-aged male patient who had a medical history significant for diabetes and obesity who was being treated for a cardiovascular condition with a diuretic medication. The Plaintiff presented at the defendant nephrologist’s office after undergoing a…
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