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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
Accident Reconstruction Experts Evaluate Fatal Crash
This case takes place in Florida and involves a young man who was killed in an auto accident by means of a vertebral fracture in the neck. The man was driving at the posted speed limit on a two-lane country…
Posted on inWoman Dies Following C-Section
This case takes place in Illinois and involves a woman who underwent an emergency C-section. During the delivery of the infant, the OBGYN noted several adhesions which were apparently interfering with the c-section procedure. The OBGYN decided to cut the adhesions…
Posted on inLaundry Detergent Sold With Misleading Warnings
This case takes place in Illinois and involves single use detergent pods. The pods in question are brightly colored and packaged in a way that resembles an edible item. Additionally, The liquid in the pods is under so much pressure that…
Posted on inDoctors Fail to Identify Hole in Large Intestine
This case takes place in Ohio and involves a male patient with a past medical history of ischemic colitis. She presented to the emergency room with complaints of severe abdominal pain and discomfort. The patient reported that the onset of…
Posted on inChild Dies From Inadequate Treatment of Infection
The case takes place in Maryland and involves a young girl who presented to the ER with complaints of fever and sinus congestion. She was diagnosed with the Flu some time before her ER visit by the family physician. She…
Posted on inEyeglass Manufacturers Accused of Price Manipulation
This case takes place in Utah and involves the distribution channels of several major manufacturers of eyeglass components, and how they work with both big box stores and eye care professionals. Allegedly, the collection of eyeglass manufacturers imposed an artificial…
Posted on inDelivery Drivers Sue For Reimbursement of Expenses
This case takes place in Oregon and involves drivers working for a medium-sized grocery delivery service. Employee agreements are drafted exclusively by the defendant company and classify drivers as independent contractors, as opposed to salaried workers. The drivers are paid…
Posted on inCoronary Stent Causes Fatal Complications
This case takes place in Georgia and involves a patient who suffered a devastating ischemic stroke shortly after a cardiac stent repair. A stent was placed in the patient after aortic stenosis was found. Subsequently, the stent fractured and a piece…
Posted on inStreet Lighting Allegedly Causes Fatal Accident
This case takes place in Pennsylvania and involves an accident that allegedly occurred as a result of improper roadway lighting. The plaintiff was a young girl who was riding her bike through a crosswalk at the time of the accident.…
Posted on inAttorney Fails to Produce Evidence in Civil Case
This case takes place in Indiana and was an action arising out of the death of plaintiff’s sister while awaiting trial. The sister was receiving treatment for a heart condition at the time. It appears that she suffered a massive heart…
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