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Michael is Senior Vice President of Marketing at The Expert Institute. Michael oversees every aspect of The Expert Institute’s marketing strategy including SEO, PPC, marketing automation, email marketing, content development, analytics, and branding.Articles by Michael Morgenstern
Neurosurgery Expert Advises On Post-Operative Paralysis
This case involves a male patient, located in West Virginia, who had a past medical history of Cervical myelopathy and multilevel cervical radiculopathy which was suspected to be caused by cervical cord compression. He was recommended for surgery and was…
Posted on inInfectious Disease Expert Advises On Infection Resulting In Amputation Of Both Arms
This case involves a patient, located in Connecticut, who underwent a CT scan which revealed a loculated cyst, pseudocyst, or cryptic mass at the head of her pancreas. The patient reported severe back and stomach pain as well as vomiting…
Posted on inCommercial Trucking Expert Advises On Night Time Collision
This case takes place in Missouri and involves serious injuries following a trucking accident. The plaintiff was driving to work at 5:30 AM in January. It was pitch dark. At some point he rear-ended a dump truck that was spreading…
Posted on inCardiology Expert Advises on Coumadin Overdose
This case takes place in Connecticut and involves an 80-year-old patient who, before seeing the defendant, Â had a prior history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which was worsening. The doctor’s initial plan was to have the patient take 5 mg of…
Posted on inGeneral Surgery Expert Advises on Compartment Syndrome Post Surgery
This case takes place in West Virginia and involves a 56-year-old male who  presented with masses on both lower extremities: two masses on the right lower leg and one mass on the left lower leg. The defendant did not obtain…
Posted on inOrthodontics Expert Witness Advises on TMJ Post Procedure
This case takes place in Delaware and involves a teenage patient who suffers from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder following an orthodontic procedure. In February 2007, the patient began treatment with the defending orthodontist. In early 2011, the patient had a left…
Posted on inChemical Engineering Expert Advises on Slip and Fall at Gas Station
Plaintiff pulled up to the pumps at gas station located in Wyoming and proceeded to fill his gas tank. These pumps dispersed both gasoline and diesel with the diesel being the pump furthest to the right. Plaintiff positioned her car…
Posted on inNursing Home Administration Expert Witness Advises on Neglected Patient’s Bedsores
A nursing home administration expert witness advises on a case involving an elderly female patient who on August 14, 2014, fractured her pelvis. A pelvic x-ray revealed a left parasymphysis pubis fracture not involving the acetabulum. She was hospitalized as…
Posted on inColorectal Surgery Expert Witness Advises on Proctectomy Resulting in Erectile Dysfunction
A Wyoming-based colorectal surgery expert witness advises on a case involving a 35-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. His past medical history included perianal disease requiring several incisions and the drainage of several fistulas. In October of 2011, prior…
Posted on inCardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness Advises on Failed Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness advises on a case involving an 80-year-old patient, located in Nebraska, who underwent an aortic valve replacement (Medtronic) that was met with some difficulty. The patient’s valve appeared to have a high gradient that was…
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