Posts by Christopher Nace
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…
Read MoreWas Abbott’s Recalled Baby Formula the Cause of Infant Deaths?
When we have a baby, we do everything in our power to ensure that they are well taken care of; they get the clothes that they need, the toys that they want, and the food that is best for them. There is only so much we can do, only so much we can prepare for.…
Read MoreHow Does the Premarket Notification 510(K) Process Create Defective Medical Devices?
How much time would you guess goes into developing a medical device for the marketplace? It does not take as long as some people would think. All it requires for a medical device to be introduced to the marketplace is a period of three months. If that concerns you, it should. There are definitely some…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Attorneys at Paulson & Nace, PLLC for Inclusion in the 2023 Best Lawyers® List
The entire team at Paulson & Nace, PLLC is pleased to announce that Christopher T. Nace and Matthew A. Nace have been selected for listing in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Both attorneys were recognized for their work on behalf of plaintiffs in the greater Washington, DC area. Please join us in…
Read MoreLegal 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.…
Read MoreWhat 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.…
Read MoreA 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,…
Read MoreBlood 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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