New Blood Test Predicts the Risk for Preeclampsia

While some pregnancies are generally smooth and the baby is delivered without complications, there are many pregnancies that are not. This makes pregnancy a complex and stressful period, where not only the woman’s life is in danger, but also the infant’s. One of the most common, yet dangerous, complications of a pregnancy is preeclampsia. There…

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Domestic Abuse Victims Have Shocking Rate of Concussions

It might be fair to say that when most people consider concussions, they think of injuries from vehicle accidents  or slip and falls. They might also think of professional football players who are tackled every game, their heads bouncing off the ground or off of each other. There is another group of people, however, who…

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Sexual Assault by Medical Professionals

This past spring, a surgical assistant allegedly sexually assaulted a patient in Montgomery County after she had a procedure. The 47-year-old, Mir Asadullah Naqvi, was arrested after the woman reported the April 5 assault at the Olney Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Detectives and police gathered all evidence connected to Naqvi, who is currently…

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How Much Did You Really Pay for Your Puppy?

An interesting article in the Washington Post recently highlighted the high interest rates consumers are being surprised with after bringing home a puppy. Families who fell in love with dogs at certain pet stores were shocked to find out, after signing loan paperwork, that a $5,000 puppy would eventually cost $19,000 or more in the…

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Traffic Fatalities Reach Record High in 2021 Despite Fewer Miles Driven

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) begins releasing its data from 2021, we’re seeing some interesting statistics. As always, certain roadways remain dangerous and seatbelts continue to save lives. However, traffic accidents and fatalities have increased as a result of changing driving behaviors from the COVID-19 pandemic. USA Facts reports: Traffic fatalities increased…

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What Birth Injuries Can Lead to the Death of a Child?

There is a reason why birth injuries are considered catastrophic injuries. The process of childbirth is a very delicate process where mother, baby, or both can suffer harm during labor and delivery. Even though some birth injuries can stem from a high-risk pregnancy, medical professionals can act negligently during the delivery process, causing severe birth…

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Meet Samantha L. Peters, Associate at Paulson & Nace, PLLC

Paulson & Nace, PLLC is excited to introduce our newest Associate Attorney, Samantha L. Peters. Samantha’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and other claims involving negligence. She is driven, passionate, and committed to her clients, and we are thrilled that she is joining us. Samantha’s understanding of the intricacies of law…

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Legal Malpractice, the Value of Claims, and the Pandemic

Ames & Gough, a national brokerage in McLean, Virginia, recently conducted a survey studying the amount of legal malpractice claims that have been filed over the last two years. The report concluded that the number of legal malpractice claims began to even out in 2020, after two years of record payouts that approached $1 billion.…

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What Parents Should Know about NEC from Cow Milk-Based Formulas

Similac and Enfamil are popular formulas. Both are cow milk-based, and both have been linked to a potentially deadly condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. NEC can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the baby and the entire family. These formulas are the most common type used in American hospitals.…

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A Cyberattack on a Hospital Led to the Death of a Child

Cybersecurity oversights of a hospital in Mobile initially left a newly delivered baby with brain injuries, eventually leading to the child’s death. The 2021 July ransomware attack comes two years after a previous cybersecurity attack on the hospital, leaving patients’ lives at risk. While this is the first recorded death resulting from a cybersecurity attack,…

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Blood Pressure Medications Recalled Due to Carcinogen Levels

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that medicine distributed on the market is effectively tested before being consumed by anyone. Even after a form of medicine is distributed on the market, the FDA still has an obligation to American consumers to continue to monitor the medicine for…

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DC Metro Suspended Following Serious Train Accident

Residents of the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) area are aware of the many issues associated with the Metro rail system. Even before the pandemic, delays were common for the rail system due to various reasons. These delays have been inconvenient, but perhaps we should be thankful. Given the number of serious problems with the…

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Paulson & Nace, PLLC Named to Best Law Firms for 2022

Great news! The team at Paulson & Nace, PLLC is pleased to announce our inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms, 2022 Edition. Our firm was named a Tier 1 firm in Washington D.C. for outstanding work in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs. Additionally, we…

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Apple Reveals Technology to Detect Inappropriate Images

Earlier this month, Apple revealed its plans to deploy new technology within iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iMessage that will help detect any potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM). For devices in the United States, new versions of iOS and iPadOS will contain new applications of cryptography that will help limit the spread of child sexual…

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Actress Christina Applegate Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis

Christina Applegate is the latest celebrity to reveal that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Emmy-award winning actress took to Twitter a few weeks ago and shared her diagnosis with the world. Since becoming aware of her diagnosis a few months ago, Applegate has expressed gratitude for the many people who have…

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New Data Shows Health Problems from Vaping

Juul, one of the most prominent e-cigarette companies in the United States, is facing multiple lawsuits for engaging in predatory marketing practices and producing dangerous products. The production of these defective e-cigarettes has caused multiple physical and mental health problems for many teenagers. What are the physical health problems caused by vaping? According to data…

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How to Determine if Your Baby Has Had a Seizure

When people witness a seizure occurring, the assumption is that the person experiencing the seizure is in pain. The person has lost control of their body; they are convulsing on the floor. It would be a reasonable assumption that the person experiencing the seizure is suffering in some form or fashion. With seizures, however, that…

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Paulson & Nace, PLLC Attorneys Make 2022 Best Lawyers List

Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that Barry J. Nace, Christopher T. Nace, and Matthew A. Nace were all selected for inclusion in the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is a peer-reviewed publication which seeks to recognize attorneys in different practice areas throughout the country for their work on…

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