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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
Retail Display Causes Serious Slip and Fall Accident
This case takes place in California and involves a man who suffered extensive, permanent, and debilitating injuries while shopping in a supermarket. At the time of the accident, the man was recovering from ankle surgery and required the use of…
Posted on inNursing Home Resident Suffers Abuse from Caretaker
ThisĀ senior care case involves sustained abuse of a nursing home resident. A male resident of the Defendant nursing home had lived in the homeĀ for several years before experiencing any abuse. Shortly before the abuse began, the nursing home underwent a…
Posted on inPrimary Care Doctor Causes Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
This case takes place in Kentucky and involves a delay in the diagnosis of cancer caused by alleged negligence on the part of a primary care physician. The Defendant in this case was a primary care provider for a young…
Posted on inDefective Boom Lift Crushes Construction Worker
This case takes place in North Carolina and involves a construction worker who was injured by a defective boom lift while working on a commercial construction project. The Plaintiff was a master electrician who had been tasked with the installation…
Posted on inPatient Undergoes Gastric Bypass Despite Worrying Cardiac Tests
This case involves a middle-aged male with a history of morbid obesity who underwent gastric bypass surgery in an attempt to reduce his weight. While undergoing routine testing in preparation for his surgery, doctors noted that the man’s heart displayed…
Posted on inUnsafe Ladder Causes Life-Threatening Fall
This case takes place in Georgia and involves a building maintenance technician who was injured by a fall while working on a residential building. The Plaintiff was an employee of a property management company that had been retained by the…
Posted on inRepair Technician Loses Fingers in Unsafe Equipment
ThisĀ machine automation case involves an equipment repair worker who was seriously injured while performing tests and maintenance on a piece of machinery in a factory that made packaged foods. The repair worker was employed by an outside company that had…
Posted on inPatient Develops Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in Rehabilitation Facility
This case takes place in Maryland and involves a male patient who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which eventually progressed to toxic epidermal necrosis, after being given a mixture of antibiotics and anti-seizure medication. The patient was originally admitted to the hospital…
Posted on inFailure to Administer Antibiotics After Tooth Extraction Leads to Infection
As a result of this long history of poor hygiene, the patient required extensive dental care, including the removal of several teeth. After undergoing his first extraction, theĀ dentist noted that the tooth and socket appeared relatively healthy and free of…
Posted on inPatient Experiences Massive Eye Damage During Nonsurgical Procedure
This case takes place in Pennsylvania and involves serious injuries to the Plaintiff’s eye following a routine surgical procedure. The Plaintiff, a female who worked as an air traffic controller, was scheduled to undergo an endoscopy to evaluate possible stomachĀ bleeding.…
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