Posts by Christopher Nace
Washington VA Medical Center Continues to Fail Its Patients
The VA Office of Inspector General released a report in July regarding an incident that occurred at a Washington, D.C. VA hospital in early 2019. The incident in question involved a veteran who arrived at the hospital asking to stay the night, because he or she was battling withdrawal from opioids and was having suicidal…
Read MoreMetformin Recall Spreads to Seven Manufacturers
An investigation into the diabetes medication Metformin by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began in December 2019 after the drug was recalled in other countries. It was announced in May by the FDA that lab tests revealed levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) that came in higher than recommended by the agency. Not long after the…
Read MorePaulson & Nace, PLLC, Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List
Paulson & Nace, PLLC, is pleased to announce that all three of our attorneys were named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America list: Barry J. Nace, Christopher T. Nace, and Matthew A. Nace. All three attorneys were named to the list for their work in the Washington, D.C., region. The Best Lawyers list has…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between “Duty of Care” and “Breach of Care”?
What does a doctor actually owe you as a patient when you are under their care? This is a question raised by many who have suffered at the hands of their medical provider. There is a difference between the duty of care and breach of care when it comes to medical malpractice. Understanding what a…
Read MoreNew Study Shows Promise for Early Detection of Newborn Brain Trauma
Brain trauma is one of the most devastating diagnoses a doctor can give to the parents of a newborn child. Conditions like cerebral palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, umbilical cord issues: these are the conditions that nightmares are made of. Even “mild” brain trauma is serious, and can lead to difficulties for the rest of the…
Read MoreEx-Felons Can Resume Serving as Jurors in Washington, D.C.
Over the last decade, there has been a concerted effort throughout the country to restore certain civil rights to people who have served their time after a felony conviction. Most of these efforts have involved voting rights, though there have been pushes to “ban the box” and to ensure that ex-felons can access public assistance,…
Read MoreBarry J. Nace Honored with Leonard M. Ring Champion of Justice Award for 2020
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that partner Barry J. Nace is this year’s recipient of the Leonard M. Ring Champion of Justice Award. The award, presented by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), recognizes an AAJ member of at least 10 years who epitomizes “outstanding integrity and overall character and has…
Read MoreMaryland Nursing Home Fined $70,000 for Failing to Protect Patients from COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic that started in early 2020 hit the Maryland nursing home population extremely hard. In fact, the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy suffered an outbreak that resulted in 126 infections and 29 deaths among patients and staff. Now, the facility is facing $70,000 in fines from the state for failing to…
Read MoreThe Time for Stricter Drug Regulations Has Come
No matter how much or how little television you watch, it’s impossible to avoid viewing a commercial about a drug that has caused some type of serious disease. The latest news out of the pharmaceutical industry is the recall of ranitidine drugs, the best known of which is Zantac. The recall is just another in…
Read MoreLong Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Body
COVID-19 has presented health officials across the globe with challenges related to the disease, including determining how it will impact those who suffer from it in the long term. COVID-19 has presented serious complications for people of various ages, including pneumonia, organ damage, organ failure, and death. As we learn more about COVID-19 and its…
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