Posts by Christopher Nace
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…
Read MorePaulson & 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…
Read MoremRNA Vaccines: Fact versus Fiction
The COVID-19 vaccines have been out for several months now, and millions of Americans are vaccinated against the coronavirus. Because of the unprecedented speed of development and the unpredictability of the virus, it is understandable that many people have questions about the vaccine. There are many myths and facts surrounding the new mRNA vaccines authorized…
Read MoreMedical Misdiagnosis and “The Big Three”
A study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has identified the three major disease categories most misdiagnosed by medical professionals in the United States. These conditions, known as the Big Three, are responsible for nearly two-thirds of injuries from diagnostic errors. A diagnostic error, or misdiagnosis, can mean the difference between life and…
Read MoreInfant Formula Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a Life-Threatening Condition, in Preemies
Welcoming a baby into the world is usually (and should be) a joyous occasion. When your baby is born prematurely, however, this joyous event can quickly turn to worry and concern. Premature babies, or preemies, require much more care and attention to their health, especially with feeding and nursing. Many preemies have trouble with nursing…
Read MoreSenator Unveils Bipartisan Bill to Fight Sexual Assault in the Military
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) may soon see an eight-year battle to change the way the military handles sexual assault come to fruition. Gillibrand and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) have teamed up to back a bipartisan bill that would take sexual assault cases out of the military chain of command and move them to trained prosecutors.…
Read MoreWashington, DC Has 5 Excellent Reasons to Pass the Infrastructure Bill
A pedestrian bridge collapsed over DC-295 on June 23, 2021, injuring five people. It shut down traffic for about 13 hours. It damaged a number of vehicles. About 25 gallons of fuel leaked onto the road and into storm drains. That’s a lot of numbers to take in, but every single one of them is…
Read MoreJury returns $10.8 Million Verdict in Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Tried by Paulson & Nace
Paulson & Nace, PLLC obtained a $10.8 million jury verdict against Raleigh General Hospital (Beckley, West Virginia) and the United States of America on behalf of a child who developed cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at the time of birth. Paulson & Nace partners Barry J. Nace and Matthew A. Nace worked…
Read MoreChristopher T. Nace Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that partner Christopher T. Nace has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. The list recognizes, and is limited to, the top 500 civil attorneys in the country. Lawdragon selects “attorneys through nominations, research and review by a board of…
Read MoreCan a Lawyer’s Specialty Affect a Legal Malpractice Claim?
It used to be the case that a lawyer could hang up his/her shingle and practice in a variety of legal areas. Nowadays, many lawyers represent clients in just a few practice areas. Some specialize (seeking designation through a state Supreme Court or the National Board of Trial advocacy) or focus on just one or…
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